Limpopo

Limpopo Province is South Africa’s northernmost province. It borders Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Limpopo takes up 10.2% of South Africa's land area. Named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, this province is rich in wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures.

The Great North Road from Pretoria was carved by the creaking wheels of ox wagons. Today, when you follow the footsteps of the Voortrekkers, you'll travel on fast, safe roads with modern amenities. Known as the Great North, Limpopo is land of abounding ruins and relics, ancient forests, sparkling trout waters, hot mineral springs and waterfalls. Much of it has remained unchanged for centuries. Limpopo is home to Modjadji, the fabled Rain Queen, the Stone Age and Iron Age relics of Makapansgat Valley and the treasures of Mapungubwe that date back to time immemorial.

Limpopo

Dramatic contrasts in landscape and vegetation are symbolic of the Limpopo Province. Encompassing dry savannah plains, steep valleys and majestic mountain ranges, the province is one of legend and of the early pioneers during the Great Trek.

The province used to be known as the Northern Province and includes vast areas of the Kruger National Park and many private reserves. In the North coffee, tea and citrus plantations can be found due to the more exotic climate above the Tropic of Capricorn. The province in divided into four tourism regions; the Capricorn region, the Bushveld Region; the Soutpansberg region and the Valley of the Elephants.

• Northern (the Limpopo part of the Kruger National Park)
• Soutpansberg
• Bushveld
• Capricorn
• Valley of the Elephants

• 🌍 Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) — the provincial capital of Limpopo and a good base for game viewing, Kruger National Park visits, cultural & historical experience and break-aways into the mountains
• 🌍 Giyani — Giyani is surrounded by a villages, that are rich in Tsonga cultural activities.
• 🌍 Haenertsburg — with the rush waning the town grew steadily, providing for its inhabitants while retaining its rural charm.
• 🌍 Hoedspruit — provides access to the Kruger Park and various surrounding game reserves and is the ideal base to explore South Africa's wildlife from.
• 🌍 Ohrigstad — near the Echo Caves
• 🌍 Phalaborwa — next to the Kruger Park, it is a modern town and a major provider of ore for South Africa's mining industry.
• 🌍 Thohoyandou
• 🌍 Tzaneen — a busy town in the picturesque Letaba district with tropical and subtropical farming and only 90 minutes drive from Kruger National Park.
• 🌍 Waterberg — the mainly rural western part of the province

• Louis Trichardt/Makhado — there's a continual battle over the re-naming the largest town in this province with a population of more than 500,000 swollen by refugees. It's the last town of significant size for stocking up with supplies before reaching Zimbabwe after an hour's drive north.
• Mokopane (Potgietersrus) — two hours from Gauteng, the town acts as a getaway destination and stopover for travellers en route to Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Kruger National Park.
• Musina — in the lovely Limpopo Valley, close to the border to Zimbabwe, sub-tropical climate, in the midst of game and nature reserves.
• Thabazimbi — massive iorn-ore reserves brought about the establishment of Thabazimbi, gateway to Marakele National Park.
• Thohoyandou — the centre for southern Venda situated in a beautiful area and offering many fascinating tourist attractions.

Limpopo borders the following provinces: Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North-West

Sepedi (52%), Xitsonga (22%), Tshivenda (16%).

• The north of the Kruger National Park.

• Rock Climbing
• 🌍 Mashovhela Lodge, Morning Sun Reserve N1 (14 km north of Makhado), ☏ +27 12 991-6930. Experience the African bush, feel the beat of Venda drums in the heart of the Soutpansberg. R680. 

Take the same safety precautions as you would in any other international city or town, particularly when sightseeing in built-up urban areas. Avoid unnecessary displays of valuables including jewellery, cash or audio/visual recording equipment. Do not walk in deserted places or go out alone at night. Always lock your car doors and keep the windows closed. It is better to carry travellers' cheques or credit cards than carrying large amounts of cash.

• Police Emergency - Tel 10111
• Ambulance - Tel 10117