Limpopo is bushveld country – grasslands, thorn trees, the magic baobab and effortless blue skies. Host to a wealth of incredible scenery and a mysticism shrouded in age-old history, its land steeped in the mysteries of cultural heritage, Limpopo is known as the place of peace and friendliness. Limpopo is named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border and contains a wealth of historical and cultural treasures. It has many geological sites some of which are caves containing ancient rock arts. It also has an abundance of game reserves which offer awesome hiking trails through this exquisite land. The Limpopo Province offers some of the most awesome wilderness hiking trails in the world.
Limpopo resonates with the mystique of all that is wild and unspoilt in Africa. Whatever your pleasure, whatever your game, come and experience the warm hospitality of its people, the tapestry of wildlife, landscape, history and culture that is inimitably Limpopo.
Mapungubwe World Heritage Site where you can tour the Cradle of Humankind and archaeological sites such as the Sterkfontein and Makapans Caves. This is the land of sandstone formations, mopane woodlands, brooding baobabs, ancient floodplains and unique riverine forests that form a dramatic backcloth for the wealth of animal life – elephant, giraffe, buffalo, white rhino, gemsbok and other antelope, extensive bird life, and the more elusive mammal like hyenas, leopards and lions.
The Magoebaskloof area boasts magnificent mountain scenery with tumbling waterfalls, isolated rock pools and lush indigenous forests. The Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail is situated on the escarpment close to the Limpopo Province town of Tzaneen. The trail offers several options from 2 to 5 days in duration. Trail huts along the route are in old forestry buildings or modern purpose-built wooden chalets. The trail will take you through lush indigenous forests through which sparkling mountain streams fall down.
Visit the Mangela Animal Touch Farm and Tea Garden to meet, touch and feed their friendly animals, Jacob the donkey and miniature ponies Maya, Misty and Pepe, goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits and more! Pony rides available daily, with supervision by one of the friendly and helpful staff. While the youngsters have their fun, parents can enjoy home-made Mangela Pancakes, delicious cakes and desserts or relax in beautiful natural surroundings.
Get to the The Farmers Trading Post for Market Day which happens from 9am to 3pm on the last Saturday of the month. A wide variety of goods are on offer ranging from clothes, jewellery, beading and antiques, tupperware, arts and crafts, antiques and lots more (more than 20 stalls). Special entertainment for the kids.
The Polokwane Game Reserve’s main attraction must be the amount of ground one can cover on foot – there are a number of walks, including a one-day 20 kilometre hiking trail with overnight accommodation. Even more exciting are the frequent sightings of white rhino and other game – 21 species in all.
The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park, is larger than Israel, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. Certainly it ranks with the best in Africa and is a flagship of the country’s national parks – rated as the ultimate safari experience. Kruger Park Tour Packages allow the traveller a stress-free holiday in the Park with all aspects of the trip taken care of. Take a tailor-made tour or join daily excursions of the Park. Foot safaris offer you unforgettable encounters with creatures both great and small. From stalking a herd of Giraffe to discovering the mysteries of a Termite mound, these experiences become far more meaningful when you feel Africa through the soles of your feet.
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