Wakkerstroom

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Discover Wakkerstroom’s exceptional birdlife, scenic landscapes and charming small-town atmosphere in Mpumalanga’s highveld grasslands

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A Place of Peace in Wakkerstroom Wetlands Country House is the best place in Mpumalanga for birdwatching. It is located…

About Wakkerstroom

Wakkerstroom is a picturesque town located in southern Mpumalanga, approximately 250km southeast of Johannesburg. Situated at 1,800 meters above sea level in one of South Africa’s most important grassland biomes, this charming destination is surrounded by rolling hills, wetlands and pristine natural landscapes.

The area experiences cool summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall. Wakkerstroom’s landscape features vast open grasslands, rare wetlands and the headwaters of several rivers. The town serves as a gateway to the Mpumalanga Highlands while maintaining its peaceful, rural character and reputation as a premier birding destination.

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