Places to see - Limpopo
The Kruger National Park
About 70% of the Kruger National Park belongs to Limpopo and stretches from the Limpopo River (North of Limpopo) to the Crocodile River (in the South). The area has a size of 20’000 square kilometres which can be compared to approx. the size of Israel.
The whole Kruger National Park is a transfrontier conservation are of about over 35’000 square kilometres covering Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.
It is estimated that the Kruger National Park is home for about 1’500 lions, 12’000 elephants, 2’500 buffalos, 1’000 leopards and 5’000 black and white rhinos.
About 70% of the Kruger National Park belongs to Limpopo and stretches from the Limpopo River (North of Limpopo) to the Crocodile River (in the South). The area has a size of 20’000 square kilometres which can be compared to approx. the size of Israel.
The whole Kruger National Park is a transfrontier conservation are of about over 35’000 square kilometres covering Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.
It is estimated that the Kruger National Park is home for about 1’500 lions, 12’000 elephants, 2’500 buffalos, 1’000 leopards and 5’000 black and white rhinos.
Africa’s Big 5
Discover Africa’s Big 5! A must do for every Africa visitor! Try to spot this famous group of animals on one of your safaris through Limpopo. The lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard and the rhinoceros – are the Big 5 of Africa. The name, Big 5, was given in previous time by the hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals to hunt on foot in Africa. Feel the wilderness of these special group of animals and find out how difficult they are to find in the bush.
Discover Africa’s Big 5! A must do for every Africa visitor! Try to spot this famous group of animals on one of your safaris through Limpopo. The lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard and the rhinoceros – are the Big 5 of Africa. The name, Big 5, was given in previous time by the hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals to hunt on foot in Africa. Feel the wilderness of these special group of animals and find out how difficult they are to find in the bush.
Makapan Valley
The Makapan Valley is a cultural heritage site which can’t be found somewhere else in the world. The valley keeps historical secrets of South Africa and the wars happened there can be dated back to year 151. The valley is home of indescribable caves which give visitors a better understanding of the evolution of the human beings. Visitors should not miss the Makapan’s Caves, The Cave of Hearts or the Cave of Gwasa, to name just a few. Tours to the legendary Makapan valley must be arranged in advance.
The Makapan Valley is a cultural heritage site which can’t be found somewhere else in the world. The valley keeps historical secrets of South Africa and the wars happened there can be dated back to year 151. The valley is home of indescribable caves which give visitors a better understanding of the evolution of the human beings. Visitors should not miss the Makapan’s Caves, The Cave of Hearts or the Cave of Gwasa, to name just a few. Tours to the legendary Makapan valley must be arranged in advance.
Mountains of Limpopo
Spectacular, beautiful and rough are the mountains of Limpopo. The mountain range include the Waterberg (water mountain), the Blouberg (blue mountain), the Wolkberg (cloud mountain), the Soutpansberg (salt pan mountain) and the Magoebaskloof. The mountains of Limpopo offer their visitors diverse hiking trails with an incredible fauna and flora. Beside that this place is also rich in historical and natural heritage, numerous rock art sites and untouched wilderness can be discovered.
Spectacular, beautiful and rough are the mountains of Limpopo. The mountain range include the Waterberg (water mountain), the Blouberg (blue mountain), the Wolkberg (cloud mountain), the Soutpansberg (salt pan mountain) and the Magoebaskloof. The mountains of Limpopo offer their visitors diverse hiking trails with an incredible fauna and flora. Beside that this place is also rich in historical and natural heritage, numerous rock art sites and untouched wilderness can be discovered.
Bela-Bela
In the 1800s the Tswana people discovered the mineral water in Bela-Bela, meaning ‘the water that boils on its own’. Today the hot mineral springs are used therapeutically because of its richness of sodium chloride, calcium carbonate and other salts that are believed to have healing belongings. The water bubbles out of earth at about 22’000 litres per hour and with a temperature of approx. 53 Celsius.
In the 1800s the Tswana people discovered the mineral water in Bela-Bela, meaning ‘the water that boils on its own’. Today the hot mineral springs are used therapeutically because of its richness of sodium chloride, calcium carbonate and other salts that are believed to have healing belongings. The water bubbles out of earth at about 22’000 litres per hour and with a temperature of approx. 53 Celsius.
The Baobab Tree
Also called the ‘big tree’, no other tree can show the spirit of Africa more. The Baobab tree is rooted to the African culture since a long time and for many different reasons.
In times of kings important meetings in the community were hold under this tree because they believed that the enormous tree would always help them to make the right decision.
Also called the ‘big tree’, no other tree can show the spirit of Africa more. The Baobab tree is rooted to the African culture since a long time and for many different reasons.
In times of kings important meetings in the community were hold under this tree because they believed that the enormous tree would always help them to make the right decision.
The Amarula Lapa
Taste South Africa! One of the most enjoyed drinks in South Africa is made in Limpopo – the Amarula Cream Liqueur. The Amarula Cream is made from the fruits of the indigenous Marula tree, also called the ‘marriage tree’ or the ‘elephant tree’. The Zulu people use the fruits of the Marula tree in their ceremonies before marriage. And as well, the elephants do not say ‘no’ to this tasty fruit.
Taste South Africa! One of the most enjoyed drinks in South Africa is made in Limpopo – the Amarula Cream Liqueur. The Amarula Cream is made from the fruits of the indigenous Marula tree, also called the ‘marriage tree’ or the ‘elephant tree’. The Zulu people use the fruits of the Marula tree in their ceremonies before marriage. And as well, the elephants do not say ‘no’ to this tasty fruit.