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Burlington

Mpumalanga, South Africa · Africa

About Burlington

Burlington sits on the route: 10 minutes from Islington, 40km from Bourke's Luck Potholes.

Burlington is a town located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. With a population of 4,154, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Burlington sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Burlington to your route.

About Burlington

Edinburgh is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

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What are the best things to do in Burlington?

Burlington offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Burlington located?

Burlington is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -24.6246 latitude, 31.2199 longitude.

What is the population of Burlington?

Burlington has a population of approximately 4,154 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
4,154
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Mpumalanga
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-24.6246, 31.2199

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Burlington

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Bourke's Luck Potholes

Swirling cylindrical rock pools scoured into yellow sandstone where the Treur River meets the Blyde, linked by footbridges just off the R532 Panorama Route. Named for a prospector who correctly predicted gold nearby.

40 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

God's Window Viewpoint

A cliff-edge viewpoint on South Africa's Panorama Route, looking down 700 metres to the lush Lowveld and across to the distant Drakensberg escarpment.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint (Three Rondavels)

Three massive round rock formations resembling traditional huts, overlooking the third largest canyon in the world along South Africa's Panorama Route.

43 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Panorama Route

Mpumalanga's classic escarpment drive on the R532 linking God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon: waterfalls and viewpoints strung along the Drakensberg edge.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Burlington

  • 43 kmGod's Window ViewpointA cliff-edge viewpoint on South Africa's Panorama Route, looking down 700 metres to the lush Lowveld and across to the distant Drakensberg escarpment.
  • 43 kmBlyde River Canyon Viewpoint (Three Rondavels)Three massive round rock formations resembling traditional huts, overlooking the third largest canyon in the world along South Africa's Panorama Route.
  • 51 kmPanorama RouteMpumalanga's classic escarpment drive on the R532 linking God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon: waterfalls and viewpoints strung along the Drakensberg edge.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Burlington.

Islington

🇿🇦 South Africa

5 km awayPop. 4,560

Edinburgh B

🇿🇦 South Africa

6 km awayPop. 2,978

Ludlow

🇿🇦 South Africa

8 km awayPop. 5,766

Clare A

🇿🇦 South Africa

8 km awayPop. 2,518

Edinburgh A

🇿🇦 South Africa

8 km awayPop. 7,305

Xikhusese

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 13,324

Bolla-Tau

🇿🇦 South Africa

9 km awayPop. 12,703

Dingleydale B

🇿🇦 South Africa

10 km awayPop. 1,444

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