Category Tourism

Tourist attraction sites open

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has opened all attraction sites managed by the agency. This decision follows a comprehensive assessment conducted after the recent heavy rainfall that affected parts of the tourism sector in the province. The safety of visitors remains a top priority; therefore, visitors are urged…

Tourist attraction sites temporarily closed

Due to heavy rainfall, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has decided to temporarily close God’s Window, The Pinnacle and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. The decision is informed by further assessments conducted due to persistent heavy rainfall. These measures have been implemented to prioritise the safety of both visitors and…

Province sees rise in tourist numbers over festive season

MBOMBELA- Mpumalanga has ended the festive season on a high note, with the province recording an incident-free period and a notable increase in tourist numbers compared to previous years. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) announced this last week, attributing the success to the collective efforts of its stakeholders…

MTPA Interim Board appointed

MTPA Interim Board appointed

MBOMBELA- MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Jesta Sidell, has appointed an Interim Board to oversee governance issues of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA). Recognising the pivotal role that MTPA plays in stimulating economic growth and job creation, MEC Sidell has prioritised the swift appointment of an Interim…

Tourism mishaps tackled head-on by MEC Sidell

Tourism mishaps tackled head-on by MEC Sidell

MBOMBELA – The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Jesta Sidell, convened a meeting with the Kruger Lowveld Tourism, a division of the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) on Monday, to strengthen relations and foster collaboration. The meeting follows…

Triland Tour gets new injection at the Indaba

Triland Tour gets new injection at the Indaba

One of the accolades achieved by the Triland Tour between Mpumalanga, Eswatini and Mozambique at the Africa Travel Indaba 2025, is the creation and adoption of its Program of Action 2025 inorder to ensure they strengthen and intensify marketing tourism in the Southern African region. The pointers raised was to…

Holidaymakers encouraged to take a Shot Left to MP

Holidaymakers encouraged to take a Shot Left to MP

The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Makhosazane Masilela, is inviting holidaymakers to take a Shot Left and visit Mpumalanga to explore its breath-taking scenery, the Big Five and many other tourist attraction sites. This Easter weekend brings unparalleled economic stimulation, as it has a potential to draw a large…

MTPA's nature reserves shut down amid protests

MTPA’s nature reserves shut down amid protests

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency nature reserves have been closed because of protest action that started during the course if the week. The entity would like to inform all visitors about the operational disruptions currently underway at the various nature reserves around the province. READ | MTPA attains second…