Why go
- Capital of Mpumalanga province in South Africa.
- Served by Skukuza Airport (SZK).
History
Mbombela, formerly Nelspruit, is a city in northeastern South Africa. It is the capital of the Mpumalanga province. Located on the Crocodile River, the city lies about 110 km (68 mi) by road west of the Mozambique border, 330 km (210 mi) east of Johannesburg and 82 km (51 mi) north of the Eswatini border. Mbombela was one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Restaurants & places to go
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · Mbombela, 1201 · locations.fishaways.co.za
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · Nelspruit, 1200 · location.steers.co.za
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 · Nelspruit · spursteakranches.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · locations.debonairspizza.co.za
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 30 Gorge Street, Nelspruit, 1200 · order.kfc.co.za
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 06:30-17:00; Su 07:00-15:00 Features: takeaway · locations.wimpy.co.za
Chicken, Pizza, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: delivery · 45 Brown Street, Nelspruit, 1201 · galitos.co.za
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 08:00-17:00; Mo-Th 07:30-19:00 · Riverside Mall · themugg.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Coffee Shop, Burger, Chicken, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 1 Cardinal Street, Nelspruit, 1240
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant · 47 Brown Street, 1201
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-22:00 · 15 Government Boulevard, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga · southernsun.com
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00 · Samora Machel Drive, Promenade Shopping Centre, Mbombela, 1201
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Airports
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) 16 km to the centre
Mbombela, MP, ZA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (South African Airways) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Livingstone (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- South African Airways SA (ER3, AR8, J41, CRJ-200, CRJ-700, Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Cape Town*, Durban*, Johannesburg*, Livingstone*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Barberton Airport 27 km to the centre
Umjindi (Barberton), MP, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Skukuza Airport (SZK) 84 km to the centre
Skukuza, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Nelspruit Airport (NLP) 7 km to the centre
Nelspruit, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Hazyview Airport (HZV) 49 km to the centre
Hazyview, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Malelane Airport (LLE) 59 km to the centre
Malelane, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where to stay
4 Du Preez St, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · francolinlodge.co.za
23 Sheppard Dr, Mbombela, 1201, South Africa · sheppardboutique.co.za
4 Penny Gum St, West Acres, Mbombela, 1211, South Africa · thecapital.co.za
8 Ripple Crescent, Riverside park, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · chillpepperhotel.co.za
21 Klipspringer St, The Rest 454-Jt, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · villavitanelspruit.com
15 Government Blvd, Riverside park, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · southernsun.com
1 Bergsalie St, Sonheuwel, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · leaveslodge.co.za
12 Impala St, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · oldvictravellersinn.com
Corner N4 &, Graniet St, West Acres, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · all.accor.com
Corner Samora Machel Dr &, Henshall St, Mbombela Central, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · orionhotels.co.za
Mataffin Macadamia Lifestyle Village, Mbombela, 1205, South Africa · torburnlea.co.za
30 Jerepico St, Orchards, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa · marriott.com
32 Russell St, Sonheuwel, Mbombela, 1201, South Africa · christies32onrussell.co.za
56 Vanwijk St, Sonheuwel, Mbombela, 1201, South Africa · laroca.co.za
49 Boekenhout St, West Acres, Mbombela, 1211, South Africa · anexclusiveguesthousetoo.co.za
3 Zebrina Cres, West Acres, Mbombela, 1211, South Africa · zebrina.co.za
17B Koraalboom Ave, West Acres, Mbombela, 1201, South Africa · cycadlodge.com
14 Edith St, Sonheuwel, Mbombela, 1201, South Africa
2 Du Preez St, Mbombela, 1201, South Africa · loeriescall.co.za
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Skukuza Airport (SZK); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MQP has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Livingstone).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nelspruit. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, FBO · Managed fleet · Charter and FBOs at Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing