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LIMPOPO ATTRACTIONS
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| Limpopo Province Overview:
Limpopo is the northern most province in South Africa, bordering onto Moçambique,
Zimbabwe and Botswana. Limpopo offers a mosaic of superb scenic landscape, a fascinating
cultural heritage, an abundance of wildlife species and many nature based tourism
opportunities. Limpopo is a land of legends and myths and of ancient civilizations ...
Those in search of history will find many places of archaeological significance that
yielded relics dating back millions of years ... The Limpopo Province is divided into four tourist regions and offers many 'must-see' attractions ... |
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 Capricorn Region: The
Capricorn region stretches from the Ysterberg, all along the foothills of the lush
Wolkberg, to the tropic of Capricorn in the north. The regions position makes it a
perfect stopover between Gauteng, the northern areas of the province, the North West and
the Kruger Park. It is ... Additional
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Bushveld
Region : The Waterberg Mountains stretch along more than 5,000 km²
of spectacular vistas and scenic valleys. The area is steeped in history and some
artefacts found here date back to Stone Age times. The areas rich mosaic of culture
and tradition is reflected by the different tribes such ... Additional Information »
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The
Soutpansberg : Across the northwest, and framing the northern border
of Limpopo lies the Soutpansberg Region. One of the main geographical features of this
region is the Limpopo River, which forms South Africas northern border. Framed by
the rocky spine of the awe-inspiring ... Additional Information »
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Valley
Of The Olifants : Travelling east, visitors will discover the rich
natural heritage of the Lowveld and the famous Kruger Park. This region falls in the
valley of the great Olifants River that meanders through the Kruger national Park, forming
the southern border of the province. The ... Additional Information »
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Makapansgat Valley : The historic and
archeologically significant Makapansgat Valley is situated south of the capital of the
Limpopo in the Strydpoort Mountain range. This valley with its numerous caves not only
forms an integral part of the heritage of South Africa but also the rest of the ... Additional
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Mapungubwe
National Park (WHS) : Carbon dating
tests revealed that Mapungubwe was the forerunner to, what is currently known as, the
Great Zimbabwe ruins. People have occupied the area since 850 AD but the top of the hill
was only occupied from 1000 to 1200 AD. This is about two ... Additional Information »
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Kruger
National Park : (Central and Northern Section) : The
Kruger Park is a premier local and international game park, featuring over 250,000
mammalian inhabitants falling into 147 species including all of the "Big Five"
(black and white rhino, elephant, leopard, buffalo and lion) as well as 507 ... Additional Information »
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Baobab Trees :
Adansonia digitata, as the baobab tree is scientifically known, is one
of the trees in Africa with the longest lifespan. Some of those you will see in Limpopo
are over 3,000 years old but the average ones to be found in the northern parts of Limpopo
are between 300 and 500 years ... Additional Information »
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African Ivory Route :
There are 54 provincial reserves, 10 of which are being developed into a series
of camps that follow in the footsteps of historical characters. Known as the African Ivory
Route, these reserves form an arc that follows the peripheral borders of the province
along Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
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Modjadji
Cycad Nature Reserve : In the Lobedu Mountains near Duiwelskloof and
situated next to the home of the fabled rain queen, lies the Modjadji Cycad Reserve,
boasting some of the oldest and largest cycad specimens on earth. The Rain Queen. Modjadji
means "Ruler of the Day" and she ... Additional Information »
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 Polokwane
Game Reserve adjacent to the city is one of the largest municipal- owned game
reserves in South Africa. It
offers more than 21 game species. The Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park houses many
interesting species and has snake demonstrations. A wonderful variety of birds ... more »
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Limpopo Game
and Nature Reserves : With its vast expanses of bushveld wilderness
habituated by an abundance of wildlife species, Limpopo is the perfect destination for
nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Predominantly rural with the result that large areas
still remain untouched by human ... Additional Information »
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The magnificent untouched scenery and prolific wildlife of the Limpopo Province
in South Africa offers endless exciting 4x4 adventures for all enthusiasts out there. 4x4
Trails are offered throughout the province but especially in the Waterberg region of the
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: The Limpopo Province is wild and enigmatic. It boasts long stretches of
untamed wildermness with thorn and Baobab trees, magical mountain ranges and is also home
to the Big 5. It is named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern
border and contains a .... More
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