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Limpopo Looking at Lephalale
The heartbeat of the bushveld… This is the place you head to when you seek tranquillity and escape from the usual. It’s the place where you can still observe majestic sunsets and star-gaze to your heart’s content. Lephalale is famed for coal and hunting (a reported 63% of all hunting in SA takes place in this area), but it really is so much more with an incredibly rich biosphere, history and culture. The attraction of Lephalale lies in its expansive bushveld beauty. While many parts of South Africa offer great bush experiences, the surrounding nature areas of Lephalale are almost untouched with views of rugged landscapes, valleys and wildnersness stretching as far as the eye can see. Once you drive out of the main town past the coal mines and head towards the bush, there is an immediate peace that is only disturbed by the antics of the various animals you come across. The silence, which can be a bit disconcerting at first, begins to feel quite comforting as your breakaway progresses.
An abundance of fauna and flora
This is the place to head to when you crave nature.
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The Lephalale area is part of the Waterberg Biosphere – one of 500 UNESCO recognised biosphere reserves on the planet. Interestingly, the Waterberg Biosphere is the only savannah biosphere reserve in the world. Mammal species in the area include: nyala, white rhinoceros, giraffe, waterbuck, oryx, eland, zebra, impala, caracal, African wildcat, brown hyena, black-backed jackal and leopard. The area is also considered a birding paradise with over 250 bird species identified including: red-billed oxpecker and white-backed vulture. There are a variety of accommodation options from rustic and luxury game farms to camp spots. In addition to rest and game viewing, there are hiking activities, water activities and cultural tours.
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