DESTINATIONS IN MPUMALANGA

Situated in a beautiful basin, the De Kaap Valley, Barbeton is surrounded by the Mokhonjwa Mountains. This historic little town forms the heart of the Wild Frontier, one of the seven flagship tourism regions in the country. At an altitude of 877m above sea level the town is a malaria free area. The Barberton Mountainlands are classified as one of the few areas in South Africa with  unspoilt scenery and has had the least human intervention of anywhere in the country.

The town began as a gold mining settlement, with some of the original mines still operating today. In 1883 Graham Barber and his two cousins discovered a rich gold reef. The following year the town was christened Barberton by the gold commissioner with the smashing of a bottle of gin on the Barber reef. The town quickly grew to include hotels, music halls, billiard saloons and prostitutes as miners rushed to join in the prosperity. With the further discovery of gold, more money poured into the town and some of South Africa’s earliest stock exchanges began operating in Barberton.

Where to stay

Choose from a wide selection of B&B's, self catering accommodation, lodges, guest houses and backpackers.

Best time to visit

The climate is subtropical with summer rainfall of 755 mm per year. Comfortable temperatures apply year round, ranging from 32°C in January to16°C in July (Winter). The Barberton region is a malaria free zone and has a great deal to offer tourists.

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