The region is renowned for its abundance of wildlife including the 'Big Five' , craggy mountains, huge man-made and indigenous forests, trout streams and cascading waterfalls The Mopani region provides easy access to the northern section of the Kruger Park Including towns such as Phalaborwa, Tzaneen, Modjadjikloof and Giyani, the area also boasts a plethora of historical, cultural and ethnic attractions The contrasts in climate, scenery and landscape within this region are striking and dramatic