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Mkhuhlu

Mpumalanga, South Africa · Africa

About Mkhuhlu

Mkhuhlu sits on the route: 5 minutes from Teka Mahala, 41km from Panorama Route.

Mkhuhlu is a town located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. With a population of 42,969, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Mkhuhlu 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 Mkhuhlu to your route.

About Mkhuhlu

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

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Mkhuhlu 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 Mkhuhlu located?

Mkhuhlu is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -24.9878 latitude, 31.2385 longitude.

What is the population of Mkhuhlu?

Mkhuhlu has a population of approximately 42,969 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
42,969
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Mpumalanga
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-24.9878, 31.2385

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 Mkhuhlu

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 45 min 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Mkhuhlu

  • 37 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.
  • 41 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.
  • 63 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.
  • 66 kmLong Tom PassThe R37 crosses the Mpumalanga escarpment at 2,150 m, named after the Boer siege guns fired from here in 1900. Long fast sweepers give huge views down the Lowveld, and gun-position markers sit beside the road.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mkhuhlu.

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