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filter_dramaUnderstandLimpopo borders the following provinces: [wiki=f6e573ec7795b82466c7a76ff015c8fe]Mpumalanga[/wiki], [wiki=abedfae798c4d0dfb99495da3dd9f4c5]Gauteng[/wiki], [wiki=a5658d44737f82c067e50004ba7ff060]North-West[/wiki]
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filter_dramaRegionsDramatic contrasts in landscape and vegetation are symbolic of the Limpopo Province. Encompassing dry savannah plains, steep valleys and majestic mountain ranges, the province is one of legend and of the early pioneers during the Great Trek.
The province was formerly known as the Northern Province and includes vast areas of the Kruger National Park and many private reserves. In the North coffee, tea and citrus plantations can be found due to the more exotic climate above the Tropic of Capricorn.The province in divided into four tourism regions; The Capricorn region, The Bushveld Region; The Soutpansberg region and The Valley of the Oliphants.
*Northern (the Limpopo part of the [wiki=7f0d556542a2354853e941dc268a1363]Kruger National Park[/wiki])
*Soutpansberg
*Bushveld
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filter_dramaCities[wiki=b99a4dfa28ca42a03718e893c3ebacd7]Polokwane[/wiki] The Provincial Capital (Formerly Pietersburg) Capital of Limpopo and ideally situated for game viewing, Kruger National Park visits, cultural & historical experience and break-aways into the mountains.
*[wiki=b957e04e209e63e0cb3ae3d45799d1f7]Bela-Bela[/wiki] (Warmbaths) In the sunshine town of Bela-Bela there is something for every need; from fun activities like our world famous cable-ski, to conference facilities.
*[wiki=5650a3856e07f9c6ad2221bb9b43899e]Giyani[/wiki]
*[wiki=41ea437008d6e57324dd3fbfd09c3e75]Haenertsburg[/wiki] With the rush waning the town grew steadily, providing for its inhabitants while retaining its rural charm.
*[wiki=6f04f9a7ff66d4e08cdacf5040f54fe2]Hoedspruit[/wiki] Hoedspruit provides access to the Kruger Park and various surrounding game reserves and is the ideal base to explore South Africa`s wildlife from
*[wiki=a80d1abe807f3c36f07d7aa29a1a3f68]Lephalale[/wiki] (Ellisras) West of the Mogol River in the distinctive bushveld landscape of the foothills of the Waterberg Range lies the busy town of Lephalale.
*[wiki=b270ad3094f1da5b38e08a5bf5f75bb9]Makhado[/wiki] Situated in a tropical area surrounded by senic splendour Makhado (previously Louis Trichardt) offers the visitor a variety of leisure activities.
*[wiki=f019a08c15bbd5247e7b61cd0d1905a4]Modimolle[/wiki] (Nylstroom) The commercial centre of the Waterberg plateau, Modimolle (Nylstroom) is a popular local tourist destination given its attractive surrounding and excellent facilities.
*[wiki=503618035f560e2779140e2738d15bc9]Mokopane[/wiki](Potgietersrus)
Just two hours from Gauteng, the town acts as the perfect getaway destination and the ideal stopover for travellers en route to Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Kruger National Park.
*[wiki=5a4fb0f64b1a0ecd1c8e6b4739d1a6fd]Musina[/wiki] Situated in the lovely Limpopo Valley, close to the border to Zimbabwe. Sub-tropical climate, in the midst of game and nature reserves, this is an ultimate destination for a traveler in Southern Africa.
* [wiki=8baeb64d3396ba9659344144cba73db1]Northam[/wiki]
*[wiki=7f42370c593b41832071b905e5c43cb6]Phalaborwa[/wiki] Phalaborwa, situated next to the Kruger Park, is a modern town and a major provider of ore for South Africa's mining industry.
*[wiki=1e8943883aa8c31f33fd5e28980d764f]Thabazimbi[/wiki] Massive iorn-ore reserves brought about the establishment of Thabazimbi - gateway to Marakele National Park.
*[wiki=5c25124f3f19171d8a9cd2ba63bbb321]Thohoyandou[/wiki] Thohoyandou is the centre for southern Venda situated in a beautiful area and offering many fascinating tourist attractions.
*[wiki=d831a3611e9254b67595ffeb05ad6d5d]Tzaneen[/wiki] A busy town in the picturesque Letaba district with tropical and subtropical farming and only 90 minutes drive from Kruger National Park.
*[wiki=b18fd8583b01aa09aaed9f8ed6de0bf6]Vaalwater[/wiki] Vaalwater, in the Waterberg, is surrounded by game farms and nature reserves and is an excellent eco-destination. -
filter_dramaNature ReservesAndover Game Reserve
* Atherstone Nature Reserve
* Balule Nature Reserve
* [wiki=e102a99a18f240962e5f74bb275585a7]Baobab Tree Reserve[/wiki]
* Ben Alberts Nature Reserve
* Blouberg Nature Reserve
* Bushbuckridge Nature Reserve
* Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
* D'Nyala Nature Reserve
* Hans Merensky Nature Reserve
* Klaserie Nature Reserve
* [wiki=7f0d556542a2354853e941dc268a1363]Kruger National Park[/wiki]
* Langjan Nature Reserve
* [wiki=344a858ddceb091070cf0de866d18ca8]Letaba Ranch Nature Reserve[/wiki]
* Makalali Game Reserve
* [wiki=00cedeb215b950b13c5b7f5211004c8e]Makuya Reserve[/wiki]
* Mala Mala Game Reserve
* Maleboch Nature Reserve
* Malete Nature Reserve
* Mangombe Nature Reserve
* [wiki=25c35e4677f8643c944b1fc5873bbb31]Manyeleti Game Reserve[/wiki]
* [wiki=4f20ed9774436f8d07b3028ef75a6e07]Mapungubwe National Park[/wiki]
* Marakele National Park
* [wiki=0ca0f09a8e7c967158feba882b9b734f]Masebe Nature Reserve[/wiki]
* [wiki=7bd4c2db093c22a3c4a7c23c104c547f]Modjaji Cycad Reserve[/wiki]
* Marakele National Park
* Mthethomusha
* Nwanedi Nature Reserve
* Nylsvley Nature Reserve
* Rust De Winter NAture REserve
* Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
* Sabi Sand Game Reserve
* Selati Game Reserve
* Thaba Tholo Eco-Park
* Timbavati Game Reserve
* Tshipise
* Tzaneen Dam Nature Reserve
* Umbabat Nature Reserve
* [wiki=00c292bb1305bff4ddc5ab6c11f06cfd]Waterberg Meander[/wiki]
* Wolkberg Wilderness Area
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Agriculture
Agriculture offers attractive opportunities for investment, with the Polokwane International Airport offering potential for direct export. Limpopo produces key crops of mangoes, papayas, citrus, avocado, tomatoes and potatoes, while more than 700,000 tons of timber is produced every year from 170 plantations, with equal quantities of hard and soft woods. The climate is well suited for cut rose, peach and almond production.
Pre-feasibility studies indicate that peach and almond production is viable. Investigations have also been conducted into the potential for cassava and bamboo production. Soil and climatic conditions in large parts of the province are well suited to these commodities and ready markets for almost any level of production can be found in the province, in the country and in sub-Saharan Africa.
Cassava and bamboo are suitable for the production of staple foods and animal fodder. The first commercial cassava starch plantation was established in in 1999, with yields significantly higher than in the Far East and South America.
Bamboo can also be used for building materials suited to subtropical and tropical climates. Several large irrigation facilities are also underutilised and could form the basis for mutually rewarding public-private partnerships. Pre-feasibility studies of these projects indicate sound viability for subtropical fruit and citrus production. -
Climate
The Limpopo Province enjoys hot yet pleasant summers and dry winters. The weather is characterised by almost year-round sunshine. It can get very hot in summer (October through to March), with temperatures rising to 27ºC and sometimes reaching temperatures in the mid 30ºC's. This is mild compared to the Lowveld where some towns such as Phalaborwa have been known to reach 45ºC. One of the great attractions is the Kruger National Park, where tourists can expect summer temperatures around the 30ºC mark.
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Mining
Limpopo diverse mining activities include diamonds, iron ore, coal, copper and phosphates. The world's largest reserves of platinum group metals are to be found in the centre of the province, which also has rich deposits of chrome, vanadium, nickel and titanium. Large coal reserves occur in most of the western part of the province and are associated with significant quantities of natural gas or coal bed methane. A joint South African and US feasibility study is being conducted to assess the potential of these reserves.
The province is also the world's largest producer of antimony, a strategic element used in alloys and medicine. There are also a host of smaller operations extracting a range of minerals including gold, emeralds, mica, scheelite, black granite, potassium and silica. The potential of a new ilmenite, magnetite and vanadium mine is being assessed.
Other key investment opportunities include:
The provincial department of economic affairs has conducted pre-feasibility studies on four mining projects for which prospectuses are soon to be prepared. Extraction of platinum from chrome tailings at several mines appears to be a profitable opportunity for private sector investment. A significant deposit of graphite in the northwestern part of the province is also awaiting development. Very large deposits of vanadium in the western part of the province are another investment opportunity. A pre-feasibility study has also been conducted for the mining by emergent groups of vanadiferous magnetite in the southern part of the province.
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filter_dramaLanguagesSepedi (52%), Xitsonga (22%), Tshivenda (16%), Afrikaans.
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By car
The N1 runs from [wiki=5a6e47df50f895eec53a4dd2fe2393de]Cape Town[/wiki], [wiki=801ada047dbea3c8a7f7546f08399562]Bloemfontein[/wiki] and the [wiki=abedfae798c4d0dfb99495da3dd9f4c5]Gauteng[/wiki] to the Limpopo Province and straight through it and on to [wiki=b430d27fbf2eb1c3dda104005c96fa05]Harare[/wiki] in [wiki=9d5116a2451bc98c2b46b93acbc1b4f0]Zimbabwe[/wiki].
Car Hire and Transport Services
Public roads in South Africa are well developed and well sign-posted with driving done on the left hand side of the road. Drivers must have an international drivers license and a minimum of 5 years driving experience to hire a car in South Africa. This last statement may not be true for all nationalities, with a European drivers license you can drive legally in South Africa for up to 1 year. -
By plane
Hoedspruit has an airport with regular flights to [wiki=33416c1d32d3c19771d09bf215c7b514]Johannesburg[/wiki].
Pietersburg / Polokwane International Airport is situated five kilometres from town. There is no bus service to town, but major car hire companies have rental kiosks at the airport and taxis are also readily available.
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filter_dramaSeeThe north of the [wiki=7f0d556542a2354853e941dc268a1363]Kruger National Park[/wiki].
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Game Reserves
With its vast expanses of bushveld wilderness habituated by an abundance of wildlife species, the Limpopo Province is the perfect destination for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The Limpopo province is predominantly rural with the result that large areas still remain untouched by human development.
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Valley of the Olifants
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Waterberg
Kololo Game Reserve is in the beautiful province of Limpopo of South Africa, in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere. Vast, peaceful and incredibly beautiful, this is a fascinating destination with a rich cultural legacy and a natural splendour. A malaria-free area and home to a large variety of game, Kololo is a perfect safari destination. Visit neighbouring reserves and view the Big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, or enjoy a sneak preview over the fence, from the comfort of your chalet at Kololo. Accommodation features twelve upmarket chalets positioned in the pristine bushveld so privacy and relaxation is guaranteed. Kololo is a popular Limpopo game reserve and is conveniently situated only 3 hours from Johannesburg International Airport.
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* Luxury en-suite rooms and elegant tented camps await you. Embrace a true African experience in comfort, style, and luxury.
This exclusive private game lodge is situated 2 hours North of Johannesburg in a malaria free area at the foot of the Waterberg in the bushveld region of the Limpopo Province. Here at Zwahili where the most spectacular sunsets are experienced from the extended timber deck, you'll find unsurpassed peace and tranquillity while in the distance nocturnal life comes alive.As the Southern Cross and Orion's belt garland the dome of the night sky, the distant smell of campfire from the open-air boma welcomes the guests back from their early evening game drive. The faint call of tribal drums announces an array of culinary delights to appease even the most discerning palates.
Game viewing, conducted by an experienced ranger offers sighting of giraffe, cheetah, civet cat, caracal, zebra, blue wildebeest, eland, impala, red hartebeest, ostrich, gemsbuck, waterbuck, blesbuck, kudu, bush pig,warthog, and numerous smaller antelope. Bird watching over 300 species of African bird life with rare sightings such as lizard buzzard and brown snake eagle. The world-renowned Nylsvley bird sanctuary is in close proximity for aspiring birdwatchers.
Guided bush walks and excursions ascending “Witkop” going back in time to when the “bittereinders”, at the helm of a Boer General, utilized this koppie as a hideout from the British for almost two years. “Witkop” stands proud in bearing homage to a period in history long forgotten.
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Safety Measures
Take the same safety precautions as you would in any other international city or town, particularly when sightseeing in built-up urban areas. Avoid unnecessary displays of valuables including jewelery, cash or audio/visual recording equipment. Do not walk in deserted places or go out alone at night. Always lock your car doors and keep the windows closed. The use of travellers' cheques or credit cards is more advisable than carrying large amounts of cash with you.
» Police Emergency - Tel 10111
» Ambulance - Tel 10117
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