Limpopo

Limpopo’s cultural heritage

Limpopo is something of a melting pot of cultures; a number of traditional groups call this province home, making for a rich cultural tourism experience. more
Birding at Nylsvley

Birding in Nylsvley is a treat at anytime of year, but the area is famous for very high concentrations of waterfowl in the late summer months. more
Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge

Not far from Makhado in Limpopo, the famous Venda Art Route starts. At its base is a haven of comfort and responsible tourism – Shiluvari. more
Limpopo Golf & Safari Route

The Limpopo Golf & Safari Route offers the pleasures of golfing and game viewing in the heart of the Waterberg region, with its great wildlife and scenery. more

More about Limpopo

The Kamogelo Tourism Centre, Limpopo

The Kamogelo Tourism Centre in Hoedspruit is a rustic shopping centre that's good for a quick coffee, a light lunch or a dose of rural retail therapy. more

Haenertsburg, Limpopo

Take a stroll through the quaint hamlet of Haenertsburg in the Magoebaskloof Mountains. You can walk in the arbour park, wander the village centre or climb the nearby hill. more

Langjan Nature Reserve

Langjan Nature Reserve in Limpopo is famed for its striking red sand dunes and its many gemsbok. more

Cultural experiences in Limpopo

1Artists' Route, Elim

Set in the lush foothills of the Soutpansberg, this inspiring route (guided or self-drive) takes you to pottery co-ops, weaving projects, traditional wood carvers and community-based projects.

2Modjadji Village, Tzaneen

Enter the realm of the ancient Rain Queen and visit a spectacular reserve of rare cycads dating back 60 million years to the time of the dinosaurs.

3Venda Ancestral Route

Go on a journey that takes you to the ancient holy forest of Thathe Vonde and the sacred Lake Fundudzi, as well as other traditional festivities in the area.

4Rock Art, Mapungubwe

The Limpopo River Valley is home to of the richest examples of San cave paintings - found along the river of the mighty Limpopo.

5Skirmish Route, Louis Trichard

A lively and thought-provoking tour of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) battlefields and its wild history in northern Limpopo.

6Bakone Malapa

A fascinating open-air museum that depicts the 18th century traditional lifestyle of the northern Sotho people.

7Nyani Cultural Village

Nyani Cultural Village in Hoedspruit is a reconstruction of an authentic authentic Shangaan village, Nyani offers you an interesting insight into the traditional lifestyle and mythology of the Shangaan people.

8Schoemansdal Museum, Louis Trichardt

Built like a Voortrekker lager with oxwagons, this fascinating museum takes you back to the time of the Voortrekkers’ trek into the interior.

9Haenertsburg village, Magoebaskloof

Explore the warm heart of this tiny hamlet in the Magoebaskloof mountains. Haenertsburg offers history, rustic retail therapy, local culture and plenty of good cheer.

10Amarula Lapa, Phalaborwa

Visit the home of South Africa’s best loved cream liqueur (definitely a part of our local culture) and discover why the fruit of the marula tree drives elephants dilly with delight.