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Toeka se Dae, Limpopo
Toeka se Dae roadside market.
© Bridget Hilton-Barber
Did you know?
The name Bela Bela means 'water that boils' in the local Tswana language.
The R516 to Bela Bela won’t be the same since Toeka se Dae opened some 6km from the town in the foothills of the Waterberg.
Toeka se Dae is an inviting and eccentric roadside attraction – there’s a bar and restaurant, a deli and gift shop, a bakery and biltong bar. Take your pick from a light lunch and large dinner menu, or browse the deli for delicious treats like pickles and preserves, freshly baked bread, wine, cheese and homemade fare.
The décor at Toeka se Dae is wonderfully wacky – corrugated iron walls, road signs turned into tables, tatty but comfy couches. There's a bright orange Shooter Bar, a dance floor, pool tables and a stage for live performances. Outside is a petting zoo for children, featuring pigs, donkeys and rabbits.
Toeka se Dae is a great place to stop for a coffee or meal en route Bela Bela, an historic town and gateway to Limpopo's beautiful Waterberg region. This region has grown rapidly as an eco-tourism destination in the past decade, and is an easy drive from Gauteng. The town is surrounded by game lodges and reserves, conservancies and wilderness areas. This is Big Five country – rugged but gorgeous. The town also serves as an agricultural centre for the surrounding farmlands.
Bela-Bela is named after the healing waters that give the town its name. The hot mineral springs bubble out of the earth at a rate of about 22 000l per hour. Rich in sodium chloride, calcium carbonate and other mineral salts, these waters have healing properties that have long attracted visitors and locals.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Toeka se Dae
Tel: +27 (0)82 570 7923
Email: info@toekasedae.co.za
How to get here
You'll find Toeka se Dae on the R516 about 6km before the town of Bela Bela.
Around the area
The closest town is Bela Bela, the gateway to Limpopo's Waterberg region, known for its plentiful wildlife and amazing scenery.
What to pack
A giant shopping bag for all the things you will end up buying.
What to eat
The freshly baked bread is scrumptious.
What's happening
Toeka se Dae features regular live music performances by local bands and DJs, as well as popular karaoke evenings.
Best buys
A loaf of fresh, warm bread from Toeka se Dae bakery. And the homemade pickles, chutneys and preserves are delicious.