South Africa - Travel Tips and Hotspots in Mpumalanga

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South Africa - Travel Tips and Hotspots in Mpumalanga | KRUGER PARK & BLYDE RIVER CANYON

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Together with my wife we explored the Province of Mpumalanga for 1 week. We concentrated mainly on Safari in the world famous Kruger National Park and the Landscapes in and around the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. In this video I’m going to show you some of my favourite spots and give you some tips to make the most out of your experience.

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@upasanadey467 3 жыл бұрын

This video sold me on South Africa ❤️... love from India

@faganmorgan576 Жыл бұрын

Please stay away from south Africa we don't need more Indian and Pakistani shops here you guys are to much and every where.

@MosesMatsepane 2 жыл бұрын

Mpumalanga and the Western Cape have the most beautiful landscapes in the country. I grew up in the Karoo and my mind was blown when I visited both provinces for the first time. Absolutely stunning...Great visuals by the way, the video was incredibly cinematic.

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you like it

@briantravelman Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Pretty much all the country's top attractions are located in those two provinces.

@ritzemaritzema-xo4dz 2 ай бұрын

nope Natal eastern cape and eastern freestate golden gates is just as beautiful....

@leifsinclair9368 4 жыл бұрын

SouthAfrica is absolutely gorgeous I miss it ❤️

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Johnny English24 Yes, it is! 😃

@neoyamenthite3245 Жыл бұрын

I only realize when i watch such videos that i actually haven't lived yet. It is Sublime

@mzansiwaafrica4705 3 жыл бұрын

Im south african...i go there every year ..i enter through kruger and hit the whole panoramic route

@KMdiscovery 3 жыл бұрын

Take me also next time

@abbazali4561 2 жыл бұрын

We had a ditto experience in 2019…. This video was like revisiting and reliving those beautiful memories . In total love with South Africa 😍

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

So cool 😃 glad to hear, thank you!

@willsimpsonphoto 3 жыл бұрын

this was awesome! we are going to South Africa in April-August so im trying to find the best things to do! Great info to have!

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, enjoy your trip, you will love it!

@abdurrbadat7262 3 жыл бұрын

Im from mpumalanga and just starting out my touring company

@salehabulbulia5141 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, this is my family's yearly December trips...oh yes proudly South African...love everything about Mpumalanga

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Soo lucky you get to do this every year 😃 such an amazing place. Glad you like the video, thanks!

@Justgloryn 3 жыл бұрын

This video had me have goosebumps at the beggining.I am here looking for Mpumalanga videos to inspire my documentary. Great work.

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much 😃glad you like it. Good luck with your documentary 👍

@JordanWasNotTaken 3 жыл бұрын

same im trying to make a video series on my KZfaq channel about Mpumalanga and I'm trying to do it aswell as this video

@ritzemaritzema-xo4dz 2 ай бұрын

SA the most stunning country in the world.

@InnocentZungu-eb1rd 4 ай бұрын

Natural beauty of our Africa.

@nhlanhlandhlazi4485 3 жыл бұрын

Mpumalanga my home town ❤️❤️❤️

@adrahamkhuduwe5246 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness I loved being at marry veil falls my my that place is awesome amazing scenery , so beautiful, I loved mac mac aswell but they should make it more accessible to get down there coz the fenced in platform does not live up to the beauty down there. God's window is pretty much typical but beautiful rain forest. Three roundevels is also looking good but much more nicer in summer

@antonvz19 Жыл бұрын

Actually planning a trip to Graskop and Sabie areas for Dec. So this Video was a true blessing

@revinot Жыл бұрын

Beautiful part of the country

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Coool, nice to hear it helped! 😊

@Ralphy63 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent overview of Blyde and Kruger, I will be spending 16 days there in just over a week's time and so am grateful for all your hard work!

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, thank you very much! Enjoy your time there, you will love it!

@CHALKSA 4 ай бұрын

I keep coming back to this video. ❤❤

@skinnyskinhead9492 Ай бұрын

im 25, live in california but first went to south africa as a family in 2014 and have been back over 20 times since. We ended up buying a share on a house in greater kruger, olifants area. Blyde river canyon is one of my favorite spots, especially the waterfall hike at swadini

@skinnyskinhead9492 Ай бұрын

also dude, the cattle baron restaurant at skukuza is so good. Meat in south africa is unbelievably good

@masocha2621 2 жыл бұрын

Theres no best place than South Africa ...especially the Mpumalanga Panarouma Route region

@mailematseba9819 Жыл бұрын

Kruger park is beautiful

@etd5791 2 жыл бұрын

What u did here is bring back fantastic memories. Mpumalanga and krugerpark was my home and weekend visit place. Been away in Aus for 13 years and only went back about 4 times. Sad to know one cannot just go back but i could seriously consider moving back at the drop of a hat.

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it brought back good memories! 😃 Hope you get the chance to visit soon again.

@bhekazingcobo4307 2 жыл бұрын

Im from kzn and i live thru this vicariously thru yal folks 😃😃😃😃 thanks for sharing fam.

@JackItumeleng 4 ай бұрын

Kruger national park is the best come to south Africa and get the full experience ❤

@kirenpillay 4 жыл бұрын

Great work, looking forward to some more!

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@briantravelman Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to do a trip to Cape Town in the near future and have been looking at potential safari options and it's come down to a toss up between Victoria and Chobe, and THIS. I hadn't considered Kruger before, because the airport is so far from the hotels, but after comparing both, I've also noticed that parks and safaris in South Africa are much cheaper than in other African countries. I just don't like that they charge foreigners, much higher rates then locals, but they are still fairly cheap compared to national parks in other African countries. I even found a full day 5 star private safari in Kruger for under $200, which is practically unheard of, elsewhere in Africa. I see why South Africa is the number 1 destination on the continent.

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Hey, hope you get to do a cool Safari 😃 Yes I know it seems strange, but I think it's fair that locals have to pay less. The land is used for conservation purposes and very often local communities don't benefit enough from these protected areas. They should at least be able to afford a visit to these areas to see the beauty of nature and the protected areas. With your visit you contribute directly to the conservation of these areas. I always tell myself when this conservation fees are hight, that they are at least for a good purpose 😅

@denniskipngetich1842 11 ай бұрын

I visited south Africa last month and it was amazing 😍 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

@williamwebbs1952 6 ай бұрын

great vlog 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

@TheMegaMatt 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@tgslegalandbusiness6482 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@siphonkabinde7115 5 ай бұрын

Great Video🥰

@TheMegaMatt 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😃

@samanthasampson2121 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful part of South Africa

@samanthasampson2121 10 ай бұрын

❤nice part of SA

@TheMegaMatt 8 ай бұрын

It's stunning! 🤩

@wildmattzz 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Subscribed 💯👌 Awesome trip, don't forget the Lisbon Falls next time just outside Graskop. The cheetahs were amazing. Wow 😎😎

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😃 Yesss the Lisbon Falls, our schedule was a bit to tight 😅 Looking forward to do them next tim!

@AdventureswithThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Absolut hammer Video! I feel like I know everything about SA now :-)

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Ja bin eher gnueg is Detail gange 😜

@AdventureswithThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Das isch perfekt, söll jo informativ si! 👍

@creatorsofnewearth369 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best video I have ever seen - Thank you!

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃

@yannickgubler5274 4 жыл бұрын

Most awesome video ever!

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my most awesomest Sir!

@dakalotshitangano9431 2 жыл бұрын

Wat a great video 🇿🇦

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃

@MrGavmontic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Folks. Heading this way mid april 23. From Long Island New York.

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Coool, enjoy! 😃

@mahubekatane7315 3 жыл бұрын

I am in love with my country. May you please write out the different places for me.

@HelenLangSA 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m leaving for Mpumalamga tomorrow. Shot of the baby peeping..... Next moment a shot of someone bungee jumping.... For a second there I thought it was the baby lol!!

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Helen Lang gladly it was not my baby nephew jumping 😅 glad you like the video! Enjoy your trip 😃

@user-qb7md2hl5k 2 жыл бұрын

Great video well narrated

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃

@syantotravel Жыл бұрын

Great video we just discovered your today we presented video new subscribers here

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😃

@terezakargbo1697 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Top

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😁

@phathuneluvhada4668 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for visiting SA. See you again soon ❤️🇿🇦

@mossco1861 4 жыл бұрын

The best video i've seen so far

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Woow, thanks for the nice feedback 😃

@mossco1861 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMegaMatt you've just earned yourself a new follower 👍👍

@skatari8139 Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful video, thank you for uploading!

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃

@jeanninethompson7034 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful video. The places you chose were breathtaking and I can't wait to visit them! I like that you let the scenery and wildlife be the stars of the show, rather than keeping the camera on yourself like so many other travel vloggers do. Well done!

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your nice feedback 😊 glad you liked the video!

@luekay5572 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I'm going to explore Mpumalanga and I'm starting my day tomorrow in God's window. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, have fun! It‘s such a beautiful area 😃

@walkwithjonas7920 2 жыл бұрын

Top Video. Auch wenn Südafrika nach nun 1,5 Monaten nicht auf meine Top-Länder Liste schafft, das Video ist super. Weiter so!

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank! Ich hoffe du hattest keine zu negativen Erlebnisse und trotzdem eine gute Zeit 😃

@LocknLoad83 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video boet. Quality.

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃 glad you like it!

@LocknLoad83 3 жыл бұрын

Just toured nelspruit and surrounds and in kruger next few days. Very helpful 👌

@happyfignes4392 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo, great work, as a resident of mpumalanga i dont have this kind of eye sight.... But with this video know what to do now😊

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, thank you very much for your feedback 😃

@lostintravel_at 4 жыл бұрын

Tolles und superspannendes Video! Liebe Grüße aus Wien!

@TheMegaMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank!

@davyngoveni1494 Жыл бұрын

My country is beautiful

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Yes it is absolutely stunning 🤩

@ontheroad1297 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this content, very lekker

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃

@WildSideAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful video

@promisepromises374 3 жыл бұрын

Lone Creek Falls, Bridal Falls... That's Sabie, my town ♥️

@africantraveller8303 Жыл бұрын

Been there before

@jaymalavia 3 жыл бұрын

You are so underrated.

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Jay Malavia Thank you so much for the kind words 😃

@COOKINGBIRD 2 жыл бұрын

Super video 👍😍🙏😍😍😍😍

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃

@ghadahaldayri2763 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! finally unique content on South Africa!! Thank you!

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃 glad you like it!

@ghadahaldayri2763 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMegaMatt the restaurant is permanently closed :(

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

@@ghadahaldayri2763 ohhh no, that sucks 😩

@rahulrathod-vx6yv 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@sanaatheartistactivist7038 Жыл бұрын

great video! Planning an SA trip soon and will def visit these places!!

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Awesome! You will love it 😃

@Lunipu 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JackIsYourSamurai 3 жыл бұрын

My mom worked in the KNP for about 10 years but for SANPARKS 19 in total I lived in skuskuza, but I dont have many good memories there

@HelenaSkazki Жыл бұрын

Доброе утро 🌿! Это очень красивое видео !🌸 Оно просто великолепно !💐💐💐 С меня большой лайк 🌸в поддержку Вашего замечательного канала .🙂🙃🙂 И желаю 🌿хорошего дня ! Отличного 🌸настроения !🌿☘🌿🌿☘🌿☘🌿☘ Пусть удача всегда🌸 будет с вами и 🌿желаю много подписчиков !🍵🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😃 happy you like the video! Have a nice day too

@CharlSmith Жыл бұрын

AWESOME video. Willing to share a 10 sec from your video with me for a project? Please ?

@reenahlahla6614 3 жыл бұрын

You don't know South Africa if you haven't visited Graskop

@johnmolefe6765 3 жыл бұрын

I'm coming to see Adam's Calendar on the 19th to the 23rd

@JackIsYourSamurai 3 жыл бұрын

Yohhh that stick spider traumatized me as a kid😖😂

@aadilahallybuckus5617 3 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful! I remember seeing a leopard the last time I went to Kruger but he was not visible on camera :( What camera do you use?

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it. For wildlife shots i often use the Sony AX53, it's definitely not the best camera but very practical and quickly ready also for Zoom Shots. Otherwise I use the a6300.

@eunicesifo2820 Жыл бұрын

Oh lord Jesus botle ba Modimo

@dennisndlovu9998 2 жыл бұрын

I learn at learskool graskop primary so fun

@AiswaryaRamVlogz 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Video is great, how did you manage the fly the drone where they banned the drone...Blyde river canon and pothholes... please looking for response.

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, glad you like the video. At the time I made the shots, drones were not allowed in national parks. Blyde river canyon however is not a national park, it's a nature reserve. I checked to see if the regulations have changed since and didn't find a clear answer. Some websites say, No-Fly-Zones include national parks and protected/conservation areas. Other sites however still just mention national parks. Other Sources say the restriction is only in San Parks. So I'm not sure if you can still fly your drone there. You might have to call them, see when you're there or contact the SACAA in advance: www.caa.co.za/Pages/RPAS/Remotely%20Piloted%20Aircraft%20Systems.aspx

@wanderflieger 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for that great video!!! We are invited to come to a lodge near the Kruger. We only have two weeks to enjoy. Is it enough time?

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss 2 weeks is a good time to experience this area. Ejoy it 😃

@MADEBRILLIANTFAMILY 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back home Matt, loved the video! Truly cinematic viewing experience! if you ever back in MP and need an extra hand, do hit me up would love to work with you. Mr Brilliant za on Instagram

@brajonesvlogs99 Жыл бұрын

You got my subscription bro..❤️😊

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Thank you my man, will check your channel just now 😁

@brajonesvlogs99 Жыл бұрын

@@TheMegaMatt alright bro...thank you 😊❤️

@sadickmalema3518 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@goddesseaanu3458 Жыл бұрын

Great video... What's the name of the first song playing?

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃 it's "Falling" by Asher from Musicbed: www.musicbed.com/songs/falling/30556

@martinvanessen1656 9 ай бұрын

5:05 Hi, how did you get permission to make those nice 'drone video's' in the National Parks? I have read that flying a drone in the National Parks isnot alowed. I like the video, and I am going to visit South Africa next week😊.Kind regards, Martin

@TheMegaMatt 9 ай бұрын

Hey Martin, the drone shots were all made outside of National Parks on neighboring farms where I got permission. The shots from Blyde River Canyon I was lucky with my timing, I got them just before drones were banned. Enjoy your trip!

@salometlou2370 Жыл бұрын

Did you guys get a special transport to drive you around? If so, any recommendations?

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

You can drive all by yourself with a rental car 👍

@zhewang4610 11 ай бұрын

Hey Mega, I am heading to South Africa end of Sep, just curious about the drone shooting in your video. Is that legal to fly freely in the natural place in PANORAMA ROUTE and Garden Route? Do you need apply any permission in advance? I also find its not ok to fly in Kruger anymore, is that true?

@TheMegaMatt 11 ай бұрын

Hey Zhe, by now droning in all these places is no longer permitted. I was lucky to do it, when there where still no regulations in place. In Kruger it has never been allowed. On the Garden Route it should be fine at least in some areas. Check this link: uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-south-africa/#:~:text=Drones%20weighing%20more%20than%207,all%20times%20while%20in%20flight.

@purnaghosh5298 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive. What is the best months to visit Kruger?

@TheMegaMatt Жыл бұрын

Hi, all seasons are beautiful in their own way. Winters are very dry with cooler nights and better visibility due to less leaves on bushes and animals are more concentrated around the remaining waterbodies. Summers are lush and green but also rainy with lots of baby animals. I would recommend checking the climate table and just choosing a month that suits your liking: weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,skukuza-mpumalanga-za,South-Africa

@xmc7189 8 ай бұрын

Wow so heavenly beautiful! Can you give me contact of tours in that area

@TheMegaMatt 8 ай бұрын

You can do all of this self-driving.

@nomamefuneralhomekhetha8001 3 жыл бұрын

hey dude im trying to book mogodi lodge but i cant find it can you help me

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, sure here is the link: www.mogodilodge.co.za/

@jalpeshtrivedi4722 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Can you share approximate cost of your trip ? Can you suggest any good tour operator for South Africa?

@TheMegaMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😃 you can quite easily selfdrive. If you want a Guide for Krugerpark I would recommend irvingknightsafaris.co.za As we had a car from our family I‘m not sure about the costs. Depends a lot on your preferences, you can have anything from low budget to luxurious

@jalpeshtrivedi4722 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMegaMatt thanks

@johnmolefe6765 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the oldest calendar in the world (Adam's Calendar)

@kuzikaytravelmanagement3202 3 жыл бұрын

Can we have permission to use this on our channel?

@TheMegaMatt 3 жыл бұрын

You can embed my original video on your website. If you want to use the video or parts of it on your KZfaq-channel, please send me an email with your request and all the details.

@kuzikaytravelmanagement3202 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much definately will pop an email to you soon.