Limpopo – Mountains of the moon could be an apt description of the Limpopo province with its majestic mountains and even more majestic Limpopo River flowing through the province. It is a tourist’s dream come true – known for its tree-top and bush tours and exciting wildlife safaris in open 4 wheel drive vehicles (as the Kruger National Park is close by), attention-grabbing history and cultural heritage, but most of all the breath-taking scenery will blow your mind!
The province borders Mozambique, North-West, Mpumalanga, Zimbabwe and Botswana – so essentially it tips the peak of South Africa. The towns that make up the Limpopo include, Timbavati, Makhado, Polokwane (formally Pietersburg), Mokopane, Bela Bela, Tzaneen, Phalaborwa, Modimolle, Lephalale and loads more interesting places.
Due to its historical legend, Limpopo reigns above most when it comes to boasting ancient relics of our varied and fierce past, as well as hosting a multitude of modern accommodation options surrounded by an unimpeachable variety of outdoor and indoor activities and adventure sports such as abseiling, Adventure racing, Mountain Biking, traversing and more.
With each tourism region, lies a buffet of options that cover your every need.
The Limpopo province is especially known for these two 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 region’s position makes it a perfect stop-over between Gauteng and the northern areas of the province and between the country’s north-western areas and the world-renowned Kruger National Park. It is also in close proximity to the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland.
The Waterberg 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 area’s rich mosaic of culture and tradition is reflected by the different rural tribes such as the Bapedi, Tswana and Basotho, while the Voortrekkers also left their distinctive mark on the area.
