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Limpopo.
Limpopo.
Known as the ‘Great North’, Limpopo province is home to ancient lands and pre-historic secrets. This is home to Modjadji, the fabled Rain Queen; The Stone Age and Iron age relics of Makapansgat Valley and the treasures of Mapungubwe.
Straddling the northern Kruger Park, Limpopo province boasts wildlife safaris, nature trails - untamed Africa at its finest. This is the land of wide-open bushveld, big-sky country, the ever-present thorn tree and the mystical baobab tree.
Straddling the northern Kruger Park, Limpopo province boasts wildlife safaris, nature trails - untamed Africa at its finest. This is the land of wide-open bushveld, big-sky country, the ever-present thorn tree and the mystical baobab tree.
The Limpopo Province is divided into four regions:
The Capricorn Region
The Capricorn region stretches from the Ysterberg, all along the foothills of the lush Wolkberg, to the tropic of Capricorn in the north.
The Bushveld Region: The Waterberg Mountains stretch along more than 5 000 km2 of spectacular vistas and scenic valleys - the ideal destination for off-the-beaten track tourism. The area is steeped in history and some artefacts found here date back to Stone Age times.
The Soutpansberg Region: Across the northwest, and framing the northern border of the province, lies the Soutpansberg area. One of the main geographical features of this region is the Limpopo River, which forms South Africa’s northern border. The western section of this region is framed by the rocky spine of the awe-inspiring Soutpansberg mountain range.
The Valley of the Olifants: Travelling east, visitors will discover the rich natural heritage of the Lowveld with its claim to fame - the world-famous Kruger National Park. The Olifants Valley is teeming with a variety of wildlife. It is known for its spectacular scenery, mountains, rivers, dams, history and cultural and ethnic attractions.
Major attractions in the area:
Makapansgat Valley - Cradle of Humankind.
Mapungubwe - remains of the first and greatest ever South African kingdom to have flourished 13th Century.
Modjadji Cycad Nature Reserve - some of the oldest and largest cycad specimens on earth.
Kruger National Park.
The Ivory Route - 54 provincial reserves.
Bela-Bela - hot mineral spring.
Lake Fundudzi and the Vondo Forest - sacred burial ground of the royal Venda clan.
Dzata Ruins - Built in around 1700, and once the flourishing capital of the Venda empire.
Lapalala Wilderness - Lapalala is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Haernertsburg - The perfect spot for the ultimate weekend getaway.
Nylsvlei - 160km nature reserve enclosing one of the most beautiful, wetlands in South Africa. Offering 150 species of bird (including some of the most rare species on the planet).
Hiking in Letaba.
Horse-back Safaris
Small-town Treasures - Haenertsberg, Elim, Vaalwater and the entire Magoebaskloof region.
Art and Crafts.
The Capricorn Region
The Capricorn region stretches from the Ysterberg, all along the foothills of the lush Wolkberg, to the tropic of Capricorn in the north.
The Bushveld Region: The Waterberg Mountains stretch along more than 5 000 km2 of spectacular vistas and scenic valleys - the ideal destination for off-the-beaten track tourism. The area is steeped in history and some artefacts found here date back to Stone Age times.
The Soutpansberg Region: Across the northwest, and framing the northern border of the province, lies the Soutpansberg area. One of the main geographical features of this region is the Limpopo River, which forms South Africa’s northern border. The western section of this region is framed by the rocky spine of the awe-inspiring Soutpansberg mountain range.
The Valley of the Olifants: Travelling east, visitors will discover the rich natural heritage of the Lowveld with its claim to fame - the world-famous Kruger National Park. The Olifants Valley is teeming with a variety of wildlife. It is known for its spectacular scenery, mountains, rivers, dams, history and cultural and ethnic attractions.
Major attractions in the area:
Makapansgat Valley - Cradle of Humankind.
Mapungubwe - remains of the first and greatest ever South African kingdom to have flourished 13th Century.
Modjadji Cycad Nature Reserve - some of the oldest and largest cycad specimens on earth.
Kruger National Park.
The Ivory Route - 54 provincial reserves.
Bela-Bela - hot mineral spring.
Lake Fundudzi and the Vondo Forest - sacred burial ground of the royal Venda clan.
Dzata Ruins - Built in around 1700, and once the flourishing capital of the Venda empire.
Lapalala Wilderness - Lapalala is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Haernertsburg - The perfect spot for the ultimate weekend getaway.
Nylsvlei - 160km nature reserve enclosing one of the most beautiful, wetlands in South Africa. Offering 150 species of bird (including some of the most rare species on the planet).
Hiking in Letaba.
Horse-back Safaris
Small-town Treasures - Haenertsberg, Elim, Vaalwater and the entire Magoebaskloof region.
Art and Crafts.
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