Malelane
South Africa · MpumalangaZA
Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Malalane, alternatively rendered Malelane, is a farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa situated on the N4 national highway. The farms in the region produce sugarcane, subtropical fruit and winter vegetables. The town was proclaimed in 1949 after which it was named. The origin of the name is disputed but was corrupted from the Swazi. Either the expression "eMlalani" which means place of the palms, or the expression "lala" which means to sleep is accepted origins of the name. The town started as the first rest-stop between Lourenço Marques and Pretoria. As of July 2007 the town was officially renamed from "Malelane" to "Malalane" as part of the government's renaming scheme by the South African Geographical Names Council.
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- -25.495, 31.509
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Malelane
Malelane — a spot in Mpumalanga, South Africa — is worth a place on your map. The local offer centres on nature and sports. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Malelane
Nature in Malelane
(1)Malelane's nature entries include Nature Reserves. All of it is drawn from Malelane's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Malelane
(1)The sports shortlist for Malelane: Golf. All of it is drawn from Malelane's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Malelane
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Malelane is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Mpumalanga and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Malelane that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malelane known for?
- Malelane, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is best known for nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Malelane?
- Recorded activities in Malelane include Nature Reserves and Golf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Malelane?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Malelane located?
- Malelane is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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