PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
W
Destinations
Home›Destinations›White River
AfricaSouth AfricaMpumalanga

White River

Mpumalanga, South Africa · Africa

About White River

White River sits on the route: 20 minutes from Mbombela, 48km from Panorama Route.

White River is a town located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. With a population of 25,607, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, White River 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 White River to your route.

About White River

Hoërskool Rob Ferreira (Rob Ferreira High School) is a Public Afrikaans and English medium co-educational High School located in White River, Mpumalanga a province of South Africa. Learners are called Robbies.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in White River

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in White River.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near White River.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in White River?

White River 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.

How do I plan a road trip to White River?

Plan your road trip to White River with Plan Your Road Trips! Add White River as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is White River located?

White River is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -25.3318 latitude, 31.0117 longitude.

What is the population of White River?

White River has a population of approximately 25,607 people, making it a town in South Africa.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with White River as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near White River. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
25,607
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Mpumalanga
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-25.3318, 31.0117

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.

Full driving guide for South Africa

Tags

AfricaSouth AfricaMpumalangaTown

Worth the detour from White River

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Long Tom Pass

The 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near White River

  • 46 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.
  • 48 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.
  • 52 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near White River.

Mbombela

🇿🇦 South Africa

16 km awayPop. 110,159

Tekwane

🇿🇦 South Africa

21 km awayPop. 17,846

Luphisi

🇿🇦 South Africa

28 km awayPop. 3,487

Mpakeni

🇿🇦 South Africa

30 km awayPop. 1,670

Hazyview

🇿🇦 South Africa

34 km awayPop. 5,074

Sabie

🇿🇦 South Africa

35 km awayPop. 18,903

Elandshoek

🇿🇦 South Africa

35 km awayPop. 1,410

Mahukule B

🇿🇦 South Africa

39 km awayPop. 2,432

Plan a Road Trip from White River

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence