- Hoedspruit
This is the wildlife hub of South Africa and close to the Kruger National Park.
- Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is one of the hottest cities in South Africa. It is also a popular gateway into the Kruger National Park.
- Tzaneen
This is an exceptionally beautiful part of the world where fantastic fruits grow in abundance and nature reigns supreme.
- Pietersburg
Pietersburg is the capital of the northern province.
- Vaalwater
This small town lies at the heart of the northern Waterberg. Major conservation areas and game farms are located within easy reach, and there are a number of bush hiking trails and some excellent wilderness horse riding available.
- Punda Maria and Makuleke
A community project that preserves our natural heritage for all to enjoy.
- Messina
Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa and just 12 kms from the Beit Bridge border post.
Limpopo offers a gateway into the Kruger National Park - not to mention loads of private game farms and beautiful natural locations. Its tropical vegetation and abundance of locally grown fruit and vegetables also make it a cheap area to travel in. The name of the province has been changed to Limpopo, and some town names have changed. You should still see the old and new names together for a while longer though.
Recently renamed after the river that forms its northern border, the Limpopo Province’s diverse landscape includes mountains and savannah. The Drakensberg and Waterberg (a major conservation area) lie to the south, while to the north lie the Soutpansberg and 3 entrances into the Kruger National Park.
The province is home to the headquarters of the Zion Christian Church, and every Easter over three million members gather at Zion City to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.
In a more ancient tradition, the Rain Queen Modjadji rules in the misty mountains where the Modjaji cycad, a living fossil, still grows.
“Go to the banks of the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever-trees, and find out.”
From The Elephant’s Child by Rudyard Kipling
Places to Stay
- Amanzim’lotzi Bush Camp
Near the main road to Orpen gate, they offer accommodation and tours around Limpopo.
- Blyde River Canyon Backpackers - Backpackers Limpopo
They are near the Blyde River Canyon and not far from the Kruger Park.
- Camp Africa
Swing into this jungle-side playground in the great outdoors of Limpopo.
- Living Africa
Spice up your Big Five holiday with a generous measure of local culture and vibrant music
- Marcs Camp
Marc's Camp is set in a private game reserve
- Porcupine Bush Lodge
Serene and unsoiled, this area is an African Eden.
- Thornhill Safari Lodge
A great place to stay for independent self-drive back backpackers
- Tom Cats Safari Inn
Conveniently located at the start of a Private Reserve.
What to do
- Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours
A canopy tours that also crosses the Letaba River.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Kammanassie backpackers in Uniondale can be found on a road less travelled, and therefore a good alternative to the N2 zoom.
(Uniondale,Route 62)
Years of experience and 24 trips that last from 3 to 16 days.
(The Kruger National Park,)
This Paternoster backpackers could not get you any closer to the sea...
(Paternoster,West Coast)
this magical playground lies beneath the towering peaks of Cleopatra and Giants Castle.
(Highmoor,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Molumong backpackers in Lesotho,a self-catering spot is an ideal base from which to discover the mountainous eastern region of Lesotho.
(Bloemfontein,Lesotho)
Yeoville is cosmopolitan, vibrant melting pot of people and cultures.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Adventurous lodge and camping safaris at great prices.
(Johannesburg,)
You can see the shark boats launch from here. From your armchair, actually.
(Gansbaai,Overberg )
A perfectly peaceful position - with mountains all around.
(Kestell,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
They offer scuba diving, ocean kayaking and Lilo trips at the Storms River Mouth
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
