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| White River (Mpumalanga) | ||
| province | Mpumalanga | |
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| Residents | approx. 17,000 | |
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White River is a small town in Lowveld.
background
White River or "Witrivier" africaans lies in the valley of the Crocodile River. The town was founded in 1890 when British veterans were to be settled here after the Boer War. Trees were planted and an irrigation canal created, and yet only one of the more than 100 settlers remained by 1911, all the others were unable to cope with the climate and had to give up. A small group of hunters from the surrounding area then acquired the land, and after the First World War, White River developed into a place with flourishing agriculture, tropical fruits and flowers are grown.
getting there
By plane
By train
In the street
White River is on the R40 around 20 km north of Mbombela and 40 km south of Hazyview.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Many craftsmen and artists have their studios in and around White River.
activities
In the area there are numerous reservoirs for irrigation, they offer good opportunities for water sports and fishing. Also to the Numbi gate of the Kruger National Park it is only 30 km, there are also a number of private game farms in the area.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Ingwenyama Resort. The Chilean team lived here during the 2010 World Cup.
