Located in
South Africa :: Mpumalanga
:: Witrivier
Category:
Places :: Town Small
White river is a medium town situated within the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The town is one of the recommendable tourism destination in the province with dams, gorges, waterfalls and stretches of farms with tropical fruits, flowers, timbers and vegetables. This town is a strong farming community with fertile soils. The town is also well known for the art and crafts made by local community. Dating back to the 1890s the town is situated close to the Kruger National Park and have become an alternative base when visiting the park. The town have a range of accommodation options and activities to keep the visitors thrilled throughout their stay. For more information about the town the visitors can contact Lowveld Tourism in Whiteriver.
Address : | Mpumalanga, South Africa |
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Contact : | Lowveld Tourism (White River) |
Tel : | +27(0)13 750 1073 |
Main Cellular Network : | MTN. Cellc. Vodacom |
Facilities : | Tour Services |
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Police Telephone : | +27(0)13 750 0888 |
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Doctor Telephone : | +27(0)13 751 3881 |
Tourist Information Telephone : | +27(0)13 750 1073 |
Towing Service Telephone : | +27(0)13 751 3120 |
Petrol Type : | ALL |
Diesel Type : | ALL |
Other Facilities : | Auto Spares. Auto Dealer. Government Services. School/s. Fast Food. |
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Picnics, Wine Tasting, Golf, Diving | |
More Activities : | Visit the Lowveld Botanical Garden and the Reptile Park; The Mission End Trading Post for a range of antiques and treasures; The Legogote: a unique rock formation resembling a Lion's head. There is a gallery in the town. |
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ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation options includes : hotel, lodges, guest houses, B&B, self catering and campsites.
RESTAURANTS:
Restaurants are scattered throughout the town, coffee shops, delis, pancake bars, and fast food outlets serving various cuisines.
FUEL:
Fuel stops in town includes a Caltex along R538, a Sasol, Engen and Total fuel stop around the town.
MECHANICAL SERVICES / TOWING:
Towing services are offered by White River Panel Beaters & Towing. For mechanical services there is an AutoZone branch in the town situated along Theo Kleynhans Street.
MONEY:
Banks in the town includes an FNB, Capitec, ABSA, Standard banks and ATMs.
PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
There is no hospital in this town but there is the White River Municipal Clinic, try: +27(0)13 750 6000 or visit the Macamadia Medical centre, a private clinic, try: +27(0)13 750 0177. There are also pharmacies in town.
POLICE:
Police contact added is for the main SAPS in White River. Emergency contact is 10111.
SHOPPING:
There are shops and stores in this town for grocery shopping, clothing and gifts.
TRANSPORT:
There are taxis and train for public transport.
TYRE SALES AND SERVICES:
There is the Thomas Tyres Supa Quick along Clem Merriman St, try: +27(0)13 751 2372.