EXPLORE LIMPOPO

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From ancient sites and cultural experiences to stunning vistas, world-class events and the Big Five, Limpopo has it all. Limpopo offers four great routes to whet your appetite.

WHY DESTINATION LIMPOPO?

Limpopo is the preferred eco-tourism destination with 44 nature reserves, 12 wildlife resorts and two huge Transfrontier Parks Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park and Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Park

Iconic baobab trees, sacred lakes and forests complement beautiful unspoilt scenery, landscapes and vistas. Limpopo is the subtropical fruit basket of South Africa.

CONFERENCING, EXHIBITIONS, INCENTIVES AND EVENTS

Limpopo offers unique conference, meetings, incentives and other venues, resources and settings. The meeting and incentive industry within Limpopo has been on a growth trajectory despite the disruptions of Covid-19. Some of Limpopo’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) products are situated a mere 1.5 to three hours from Johannesburg. Most of the venues are served by three airports with direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town, including Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit.

Key Tourist Experiences

Limpopo is a heritage and cultural destination

Three key archaeological and heritage sites

• Mapungubwe in the Mapungubwe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Makapans Valley near Mokopane (World Heritage Site as part of the Cradle of Humankind)

• Thulamela and Masorini Heritage site within the Kruger National Park

Three biospheres in the province

• Waterberg

• Vhembe

• Kruger to Canyon

Heritage and cultural attractions

• Rain-making Queen of the Balobedu people near Tzaneen

• Rich history and heritage of Bapedi people of Sekhukhune

• Sacred lakes of Fundudzi and Thate Vondwe forests

• Traditional cuisine and the dance of the people of Limpopo

Limpopo Birding Route

Discover the birds of the Soutpansberg Mountains and the Limpopo River Valley, a year-round abundance of birds:

• Over 500 bird species, 55% of the country’s total count

• Nylsvlei is an international RAMSAR site and the largest inland floodplain in South Africa

• Moletsi and Polokwane sanctuaries and the Polokwane reptile park

African Ivory Route

Breathtaking scenery and endless vistas extend for 2 000km in a giant arc through unique wilderness areas. The route has its origin in the legendary exploits of early ivory hunters and gold traders:

• Can include a 4x4 adventure route

• 12 camps offer accommodation

Limpopo Mapungubwe Route

The Limpopo Mapungubwe Route is a self-drive option which explores the areas associated with the myths and legends:

• Towns of Musina, Makhado, Thohoyandou, Alldays, Elim and Giyani

• Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, baobab trees of Musina Nature Reserve, the sacred lakes and forests of the Vhembe District

• Quaint villages, art and craft stalls, beautiful subtropical orchards

Waterberg Biosphere Route

• Towns of Bela-Bela, Lephalale, Mookgopong, Modimolle and Mokopane

• Bushveld experience of the province’s western areas, the Waterberg Biosphere

• Mineral hot springs and exclusive lodges