Nelspruit Riverside Mall waterpark has re-opened, now called Central Park.

Experience the Ndlovu Youth Choir live at the Lowveld Botanical Gardens on 6 September 2025. Celebrate Heritage Month with world-class music.

Visiting the Lowveld Botanical Garden is not only about plants and trees. Great discoveries and joy can be had by paying attention to...

Since April 2025 the beloved Mafunyane Water Park in Nelspruit has closed its doors due to rising water, electricity and rental costs. Named after a legendary Kruger Park Tusker (old male elephant with notable tusks), the park had many slides such as Laughing Hyena, Zooming Zebras or Happy Hippo. Mafunyane Park was conveniently located in Nelspruit’s Riverside Mall, next to the R40. Unfortunately, the area does not have a water park of the same calibre. Smaller water parks su

Celebrate World Environment Day at the Mbombela June Fun Run on 7 June 2025. Join a 3km or 4.9km run at Riverside Reserve with food, music, kids' fun and free entry.

Celebrate National Gardens Week (10–16 March 2025) with free entrance to at the Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Mbombela (Nelspruit). E

The last test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series will be held on the 19th July 2025. Georgia national rugby team will face the Springboks for only the 3rd time. Last year Mbombela Stadium hosted South Africa against Argentina, where the Springboks comprehensively beat the visitors 48 to 7. The Springboksa are unbeaten in Nelspruit. Make a week-end of it, tour Mpumalanga’s sights and stay in White River at ilanda Guest House. Springboks vs Georgia at Mbombela Stadium, 19th Ju

The Corona Sunsets Summer Tour is coming close to White River with a stop in Mbombela / Nelspruit.

Every month the Lowveld Botanical Garden in Nelspruit / Mbombela hosts the Nelspruit Farmer’s Market on a Saturday. Despite its name, the...

The Nelspruit Botanical Gardens (officially known as Lowveld National Botanical Gardens) is an excellent venue for hosting events and functions. Events and functions with 10 or fewer people do not require special bookings or rates. Only the standard entrance fee is payable. For all other functions, bookings are essential. Additional rates and a refundable indemnity fee apply. Lovely lawns in Nelspruit's Lowveld Botanical Gardens are perfect for picnics and functions We provid