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Komati Springs – Nature, Camping & Local Attractions in Mpumalanga

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Komati Springs

South Africa - Mpumalanga

About Komati Springs Camping

Set in Mpumalanga, South Africa near Badplaas, Komati Springs is a well-appointed campsite. The property offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. Nearby attractions include Macrest Farm House, Silance.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tent, 4x4 trailer & 4x4 caravan
  • Caravan Requirements: 4x4 Caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • People per Site: 5
  • Power points: Power available at ablution block
  • Shade: Most have shade
  • Sites Available: 30
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Dogs Allowed: Dogs by appointment only - pre-approval
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Badplaas
  • Directions to campsite: Directions from Johannesburg – 350km Take the N12 from JHB to Witbank. Then the N4 towards Nelspruit. (Toll road) About 20-30km past Belfast and past Millies one-stop service station (with the thatch roof) you will get a Carolina turn-off which goes through Machadodorp. Turn Right. Drive into the town and as you get to a church on your right, you will see a sign for Badplaas. Turn left. Follow signs for Badplaas for +- 60km. You will reach a T junction - turn left towards Barberton. 9km further you will find a road sign KOMATI SPRINGS, and at the actual turn-off, a signpost - International Association of Nitrox & Technical Divers - on the Right. Turn right. Go along the dirt road for 2.7km where you will find Gate 1. Go through the gate for 1.4km to Gate 2. Please sign in here. You are now on Nkomazi Game reserve, and their rules need to be followed. Follow the road for 4.3km until you reach Gate 3. Go through it and you will reach our headquarters. Directions from Nelspruit – 100km Take the R40 from Nelspruit towards Barberton. Turn Right on the R38 towards Badplaas (road sign says Carolina). 48 Km from turn you will find a road sign KOMATI SPRINGS, and at the actual turn-off, a signpost - International Association of Nitrox & Technical Divers - on the Left. Turn left. Go along the dirt road for 2.7km where you will find Gate 1. Go through the gate for 1.4km to Gate 2. Please sign in here. You are now on Nkomazi Game reserve, and their rules need to be followed. Follow the road for 4.3km until you reach Gate 3. Go through it and you will reach our headquarters.
  • Distance to Town: 20 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 25.929283 E 30.710250
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Fishing: Dam
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Swimming: Dam plus large open water hole - 56 m deep which has access and can be used for swimming.

Security

  • Security: Electrical fence & roaming security guards

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: Nestling at the foot of the mountains in beautiful Mpumalanga you will find one of South Africa’s little gems – Komati Springs! It is situated 915m above sea level, between Badplaas and Barberton in the beautiful countryside of Mpumalanga. Located about 3 hours from Johannesburg, Komati Springs offers a peaceful weekend or day visit away from the hubbub of modern day life. Its close proximity to the Kruger National Park and various other tourist locations makes it an ideal base for those wishing to explore the area. Komati Springs was once a mine, closed in 1972. The mining process left a large hole and a joining cave system, which has subsequently flooded, giving excellent conditions for all forms of diving. In the open water it reaches 53 meters and the caves have been explored to 186meters.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite in a nature reserve
  • Special rules: No loud music or drumming

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Macrest Farm House

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    18,9 km from camp
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  • Silance

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    22,4 km from camp
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  • High Five Hiking Trail (Formerly: The Num-Num Trail)

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (104 reviews)
    36,8 km from camp
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  • Wathaba Hiking Trails

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

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    37,0 km from camp
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  • Stopforth House

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (22 reviews)
    37,6 km from camp
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  • Kaapsehoop Timeless Trails Tourism

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    37,9 km from camp
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  • Belhaven House Museum

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (18 reviews)
    38,0 km from camp
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  • Barberton Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (131 reviews)
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  • Painted quarry - Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (8 reviews)
    38,2 km from camp
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  • Uitkoms Waterfall

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (7 reviews)
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  • Bermanzi Hiking Trails

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (125 reviews)
    38,4 km from camp
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  • Geo Trail Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    38,5 km from camp
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  • Sheba Media

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    38,5 km from camp
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  • White Elephant

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    38,7 km from camp
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  • Ngodwana Dam

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    38,8 km from camp
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  • Makhonjwa Lebombo View - Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (108 reviews)
    39,0 km from camp
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  • Greenstone View Point

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (71 reviews)
    39,8 km from camp
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  • Giant's Foot

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (58 reviews)
    41,8 km from camp
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  • Malolotja Canopy Tour

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (114 reviews)
    48,5 km from camp
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  • Roc 'n Rope Adventures Waterval Boven - Emgwenya

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (141 reviews)
    49,6 km from camp
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