Limpopo

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The people of Limpopo include the Venda.

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.

Limpopo highlights

For the ultimate safari experience, enjoy a luxurious breakaway at one of Limpopo’s many exclusive private game camps.

Limpopo

Mapungubwe, South Africa’s first kingdom, was a highly complex society that rose between 1050 AD and 1270 AD. Its great to explore on an incentive tour to South Africa.

Pedi Living Culture Route

The Pedi Living Culture Route takes you to the ancient Tjate Valley, birthplace of the Pedi people who settled here in the 16th century.

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Leshiba Wilderness

Leshiba Wilderness is a game reserve in Limpopo's Soutpansberg Mountains where you can walk amongst wildlife, hike through cool forests and visit ancient rock art sites.

Strijdom Tunnel's curio sellers

The Stridjom Tunnel is a great spot for street curio shopping. Stop at the famous tunnel with amazing views along the Abel Erasmus Pass.

The Abel Erasmus Pass

The Abel Erasmus Pass is a dramatic mountain road that ascends some 800m during its 24km length, linking Limpopo with the Panorama Route of Mpumalanga.

Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

Limpopo's Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve is a remote mountain wilderness area, with beautiful rivers, waterfalls and rock pools, thick indigenous forests and amazing look-out points.

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Aerial view - Modjadji Cycad Forest, Limpopo

Venda craft saleman with carvings and baskets

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Cultural experiences in Limpopo

Artists' 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.
Modjadji 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.
Venda 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.
Rock 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.
Skirmish 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.
Bakone Malapa

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