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🌿✨🌍 National Tourism Month: Renewal, Connection & Boutique Hospitality

at Hotel 247 – White River, lowveld
at Hotel 247 – White River, lowveld

Every September, South Africa celebrates National Tourism Month — a time when we reconnect with the beauty of our landscapes, the warmth of our culture, and the opportunities that travel brings.


Here in Mpumalanga feels especially meaningful during this month. Known as the Place of the Rising Sun, The Lowveld awakens with new life — gardens bloom, the air feels crisp and fresh, and our iconic national treasures open their gates to welcome locals and travelers alike.


At Hotel 247, White River, we are proud to be more than just a hotel. We are a boutique hospitality experience — a sanctuary where leisure meets connection, and where every guest becomes part of our story.


🗓 Mpumalanga Parks Week: 08 – 12 September 2025

This year, Parks Week takes place from 08 – 12 September 2025, giving visitors free day-entry access to selected nature reserves across the province. This annual initiative makes it possible for more South Africans to experience the wonders of our natural heritage.

✨ Some of the reserves participating include:

  • Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve – home to the Three Rondavels & breathtaking viewpoints.

  • Manyeleti Nature Reserve – a safari gem bordering Kruger.

  • Songimvelo Nature Reserve (Kromdraai Camp) – Mpumalanga’s largest nature reserve, rich in biodiversity.

  • Ohrigstad & Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserves – perfect for quiet picnics, fishing, and birdwatching.

🌸 Why this season is special: Spring in Mpumalanga means waterfalls are flowing, wildflowers are blooming, and wildlife is more active — making every visit a refreshing experience of renewal.

🦁 Kruger National Park Fees & Gate Times

Visitor Type

Adult (per day)

Child (2-11 yrs)

South African Citizens / Residents

R128 (SANParks, hoedspruit.co.za)

R64 (SANParks, hoedspruit.co.za)

SADC Nationals

R257 (SANParks, hoedspruit.co.za)

R128 (SANParks, hoedspruit.co.za)

International Visitors

R535 (SANParks, hoedspruit.co.za)

R267 (SANParks, hoedspruit.co.za)

🏨 Boutique Hospitality At it's best

We are more than accommodation — we are a social hub, a place of quiet renewal, and your partner in exploring the Lowveld’s wonders.


Situated in the quiet, leafy town of White River, Hotel 247 has been recently recognised as Kwela’s Top Town, offering the perfect base for your Tourism Month adventures.

✨ Our Boutique Offering Includes:

  • Elegant Single, Twin & Triple rooms with breakfast included

  • A refreshing outdoor pool & lush gardens for relaxation

  • Restaurant & Bar open daily — fine dining, cocktails & buffets

  • Conferencing & events venues for business or celebrations

  • The unique African Boma Experience — fire, food & Lowveld spirit under the stars

  • Groups & leisure travel experience.

🥂 Celebrate Renewal with Us

As South Africa embraces National Tourism Month, we invite you to celebrate with us at Hotel 247, White River. Wake up with morning coffee overlooking our gardens, set out for a day exploring reserves and parks, and return to the calm elegance of your boutique sanctuary.

Because here, every stay is more than a booking — it’s an experience of renewal, connection, and timeless Lowveld charm.


📍 Hotel 247, 34 Alie van Bergen Street, White River

📞 013 751 1100 | 063 446 2895

 
 
 

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