Destinations
Look beyond Limpopo’s obvious beauty and see the interests and entertainments in generous amounts in the form of those things that every visitor to the province should see, do or experience. Some of these are Makapansgat Valley, Mapungubwe Modjadji, Kruger National Park and, the African Ivory Route.
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Look beyond Limpopo’s obvious beauty and see the interests and entertainments in generous amounts in the form of those things that every visitor to the province should see, do or experience. Some of these are Makapansgat Valley, Mapungubwe Modjadji, Kruger National Park and, the African Ivory Route.
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History
In the history of the Limpopo one will find many incidents of settlement and conflict, of war and peace. The statue of the Long Tom cannon that can be viewed in Haenertsberg is a silent symbol to the battles fought on and for this land, in this case the Anglo-Boer War and the heroes and stories that came out of it.
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In the history of the Limpopo one will find many incidents of settlement and conflict, of war and peace. The statue of the Long Tom cannon that can be viewed in Haenertsberg is a silent symbol to the battles fought on and for this land, in this case the Anglo-Boer War and the heroes and stories that came out of it.
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Interesting fact
Wild and untamed, Limpopo hosts more than 3,6 million hectares of national parks, nature reserves and game farms. At the same time it still has the largest areas inhabited by rural communities who are still living as they used to for centuries.
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Wild and untamed, Limpopo hosts more than 3,6 million hectares of national parks, nature reserves and game farms. At the same time it still has the largest areas inhabited by rural communities who are still living as they used to for centuries.
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Limpopo Tourism and Parks
Limpopo Tourism and Parks Board was established in terms of the Northern Province Tourism and Parks Board Act 8 of 2001. The mandate of the Limpopo Tourism and Parks is to promote, foster and develop tourism to and within the Limpopo Province.
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Limpopo Tourism and Parks Board was established in terms of the Northern Province Tourism and Parks Board Act 8 of 2001. The mandate of the Limpopo Tourism and Parks is to promote, foster and develop tourism to and within the Limpopo Province.
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Makhado
Recently renamed Makhado after the VhaVenda leader who ruled the area for many years, the town developed from the Voortrekker settlement in the area and was previously named after the leader Louis Trichardt who moved away from British rule in the Cape and arrived here in 1836. After his death en route to Lourenco Marques (now Maputo), other Voortrekker groups settled in the area but left after Makhado defeated the unruly group of ivory hunters and adventurers of Schoemansdal in 1867.
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Recently renamed Makhado after the VhaVenda leader who ruled the area for many years, the town developed from the Voortrekker settlement in the area and was previously named after the leader Louis Trichardt who moved away from British rule in the Cape and arrived here in 1836. After his death en route to Lourenco Marques (now Maputo), other Voortrekker groups settled in the area but left after Makhado defeated the unruly group of ivory hunters and adventurers of Schoemansdal in 1867.
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Mapungubwe
The Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape is situated on the southern banks of the great Limpopo River. It forms part of both the Vhembe/Dongola National Park as well as the Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Archaeologists believe that the iron ages sites of Mapungubwe were once the capitals of mighty African kings.
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The Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape is situated on the southern banks of the great Limpopo River. It forms part of both the Vhembe/Dongola National Park as well as the Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Archaeologists believe that the iron ages sites of Mapungubwe were once the capitals of mighty African kings.
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Mineral waters
Long before the mineral waters at Bela-Bela were used therapeutically, they were discovered by the Tswana in the 1800s and named Bela- Bela, meaning ‘the water that boils on its own’.
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Long before the mineral waters at Bela-Bela were used therapeutically, they were discovered by the Tswana in the 1800s and named Bela- Bela, meaning ‘the water that boils on its own’.
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Mountain of iron
Thabazimbi, meaning ‘mountain of iron’ is the Tswana name for the town and refers to the highly lucrative iron ore reef first discovered here in 1919 and mined since the 1930s when iron and steel production started. Today the ISCOR Steelworks in Pretoria still draw much of their raw material from Thabazimbi.
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Thabazimbi, meaning ‘mountain of iron’ is the Tswana name for the town and refers to the highly lucrative iron ore reef first discovered here in 1919 and mined since the 1930s when iron and steel production started. Today the ISCOR Steelworks in Pretoria still draw much of their raw material from Thabazimbi.
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North-eastern most corner
At the beginning of the 18th century, this north-eastern most corner of Limpopo became the home of the VhaTavhatsinde and their chief Netshiavho who migrated from what is now called Zimbabwe. They settled in this ‘pleasant land’ where they found high mountains, peaceful valleys, an abundance of clear water and some of the finest indigenous forests in southern Africa. In the silence of these forests many legends were born, telling of the spirits of the water and the sacred guardians of hidden lakes and ancient burial places.
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At the beginning of the 18th century, this north-eastern most corner of Limpopo became the home of the VhaTavhatsinde and their chief Netshiavho who migrated from what is now called Zimbabwe. They settled in this ‘pleasant land’ where they found high mountains, peaceful valleys, an abundance of clear water and some of the finest indigenous forests in southern Africa. In the silence of these forests many legends were born, telling of the spirits of the water and the sacred guardians of hidden lakes and ancient burial places.
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Nyl River
Thomas Baines, the well-known explorer, naturalist and painter, tells a fascinating story of how the Nyl River received its name. Known to the locals as Mokgalakwena (meaning ‘fierce crocodile’), the north-flowing river was mistakenly believed to be the Nile by a group of Voortrekkers, known as the Jerusalemgangers, who arrived here in 1886. A pyramid-shaped hill nearby strengthened their conviction that they had crossed Africa and reached Egypt.
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Thomas Baines, the well-known explorer, naturalist and painter, tells a fascinating story of how the Nyl River received its name. Known to the locals as Mokgalakwena (meaning ‘fierce crocodile’), the north-flowing river was mistakenly believed to be the Nile by a group of Voortrekkers, known as the Jerusalemgangers, who arrived here in 1886. A pyramid-shaped hill nearby strengthened their conviction that they had crossed Africa and reached Egypt.
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Phalaborwa
Called ‘the town of two summers’ because it never gets really cold in this subtropical town of mild winters and warm summers, Phalaborwa is the perfect year-round holiday destination. It is the home of the famous African marula tree and Amarula Cream Liqueur.
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Called ‘the town of two summers’ because it never gets really cold in this subtropical town of mild winters and warm summers, Phalaborwa is the perfect year-round holiday destination. It is the home of the famous African marula tree and Amarula Cream Liqueur.
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Place of Safety
Polokwane, meaning ‘Place of Safety’, is a fitting name for the capital of Limpopo Province, known as ‘The Home of Peace’. The largest metropolitan complex in the north and a major economic centre, the city serves a rich agricultural district. The proximity of Polokwane to the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mocambique and Swaziland, as well as its convenient distance from the Kruger National Park and Magoebaskloof, makes it a perfect gateway city and good destination in itself.
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Polokwane, meaning ‘Place of Safety’, is a fitting name for the capital of Limpopo Province, known as ‘The Home of Peace’. The largest metropolitan complex in the north and a major economic centre, the city serves a rich agricultural district. The proximity of Polokwane to the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mocambique and Swaziland, as well as its convenient distance from the Kruger National Park and Magoebaskloof, makes it a perfect gateway city and good destination in itself.
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Subtropical garden town
Tzaneen is an attractive subtropical garden town with a colourful profusion of indigenous and exotic plants. Situated at the foot of the imposing Wolkberg mountains, the town is the ‘capital’ of the picturesque Letaba district which comprises 20 000 square kilometres of tropical and subtropical farming area in the Letsitele River Valley.
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Tzaneen is an attractive subtropical garden town with a colourful profusion of indigenous and exotic plants. Situated at the foot of the imposing Wolkberg mountains, the town is the ‘capital’ of the picturesque Letaba district which comprises 20 000 square kilometres of tropical and subtropical farming area in the Letsitele River Valley.
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Waterberg
The Waterberg with its closeness to Gauteng has always been a favourite of the weekend crowd. Various routes are available on private farms and game reserves. The best experience however is in the Marakele National Park near Thabazimbi where you have the possibility of driving in "Big 5" country.
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The Waterberg with its closeness to Gauteng has always been a favourite of the weekend crowd. Various routes are available on private farms and game reserves. The best experience however is in the Marakele National Park near Thabazimbi where you have the possibility of driving in "Big 5" country.
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Wolkberg
The Mountains of the Clouds in the Magoebaskloof area is still true wilderness area with vast open tracts of land where nobody lives and nobody goes without a good vehicle and a good map. However there are also many charted routes for the family man.
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The Mountains of the Clouds in the Magoebaskloof area is still true wilderness area with vast open tracts of land where nobody lives and nobody goes without a good vehicle and a good map. However there are also many charted routes for the family man.
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Zoutpansberg Region
The Zoutpansberg Region is named after the impressive mountain range that stretches for some 130 km from west to east through the region. The area incorporates endless expanses of undulating indigenous bush characterised by the remarkable form of the baobab, wonderful wildlife, a profusion of birds and exciting adventure opportunities.
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The Zoutpansberg Region is named after the impressive mountain range that stretches for some 130 km from west to east through the region. The area incorporates endless expanses of undulating indigenous bush characterised by the remarkable form of the baobab, wonderful wildlife, a profusion of birds and exciting adventure opportunities.
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