| The Lowveld Legogote lies in the central western | | | | also famous for its "lion" silhouette and is seen just |
| part of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa and | | | | outside the popular town of White River. |
| borders the south western tip of the Kruger Park. It | | | | In the center of the Lowveld Legogote region one |
| is a beautiful lush area with sub-tropical vegetation. It | | | | finds Nelspruit which is the capital city of the |
| enjoys a summer rainfall, with short heavy showers | | | | Mpumalanga province. The Kruger Mpumalanga |
| and thunderstorms most days. Winters are mild to | | | | International Airport is located just outside Nelspruit |
| hot during the day, but cold at night. Best times to | | | | and is the main destination for visitors flying to the |
| visit this region is during winter months - April to | | | | greater Kruger Park area. The airport does offer car |
| September. Game or animal viewing is also at its best | | | | rental and restaurants. |
| during this time. | | | | The city offers all the modern facilities from shopping |
| The early European settlers avoided the area due to | | | | malls, family entertainment and banking to tourism |
| its low lying position and humid climate. During the 19 | | | | services and facilities. Just outside Nelspruit you will |
| century gold was discovered in the region and more | | | | find the oldest dolomite caves the world - Sudwala |
| people moved into the area. A trade route was also | | | | Caves. The Lowveld Botanical Garden is a short |
| opened to the Delagoa Bay on the Mozambique | | | | distance from the city center and boasts a vast |
| coast, what is now known as Maputo. | | | | collection of cycads in an indigenous forest. |
| Legogote is derived from the word lugogo which | | | | Road conditions throughout the region are generally |
| means "the skin of an animal" and Legogote means | | | | good. Many scenic routes can be enjoyed by the |
| "the place of the skins". The early travellers using ox | | | | more adventurous who seek out places "off the |
| wagons needed to regularly replace the leather | | | | beaten track". Maps can be purchased at most |
| thongs on their wagons and the local tribes living in | | | | stationery outlets in Nelspruit and tourism information |
| the caves of the Legogote Mountain were skilled at | | | | offices around the region. |
| making these thongs from ox hide. This mountain is | | | | |