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BUSHVELD REGION
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| Bushveld Region | The Limpopo,
Bushveld Region Attractions and Destinations, South Africa: The greatest
draw-card of the Bushveld Region in Limpopo are the extraordinary natural attractions that
are part of the Bushveld: The
Waterberg, a geographical wonder supporting a biome of some 14 500 km² offering
spectacular vistas and scenic valleys; the Nylsvley
Wetlands, where the greatest variety of waterbirds are concentrated; the Cape vulture
breeding grounds near Thabazimbi; the Marakele National Park and Lapalala Nature Reserves
and of course, the curative hot mineral springs. The most important towns of the Bushveld
region are Bela-Bela, Nylstroom, Naboomspruit, Vaalwater, Thabazimbi and Ellisras. Each
town in itself is worth visiting, each boasting a number of historical, cultural and
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BUSHVELD DESTINATIONS
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  Bela-Bela is world-renowned as a holiday and health
destination. The hot mineral springs bubble out of the earth at about 22,000 litres per
hour. The temperature of the water is a pleasant 53° C and is rich in sodium chloride,
calcium carbonate and other salts that have healing properties. The town is also ...
more » Bela Bela Warmbaths |
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 Lephalale is a fast-growing town on the banks of the Mogol
River. Ellisras is the last stopover for safaris en-route to Botswana and the
Okavango Delta. The region is world famous among hunters and is also known for excellent
fishing in the nearby Mokolo Dam. The Mogol Golf Course is one of the best in the ... more
» Lephalale
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 Possibly the main
attraction for visitors to Melkrivier is how close it is to Johannesburg. A mere two and a
half hours worth of driving, and you’re in an entirely different world. In
Melkrivier, nestled in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains, one is transported to the
heart of the African experience - game country ... more » Melkrivier
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 Modimolle: The charming town of Modimolle is the commercial
centre of the Waterberg district. Amongst typical bushveld you will find vineyards, soft
fruit farms and cattle ranches. Modimolle is famous for its export grapes and soft
fruits (peaches and watermelons). Other important products are ... more » Modimolle
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 Mookgophong is a charming and thriving town at the foot of the
Swaershoek Mountains surrounded by peaceful nature reserves and steaming hot springs. The
mellow Bushveld climate and attractive resorts in the area attract many holidaymakers. The
town dates back to the late 1800's when it was ... more » Mookgophong Info |
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 Mokopane (previously known as Potgietersrus): A mining and
agricultural center. There are several nature reserves in the vicinity. Among them, the
Potgietersrus Nature Reserve supports indigenous and exotic game, and is maintained by the
National Zoological Gardens as a game breeding ... more » Potgietersrus /
Mokopane |
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 Northam, notable
virtually only for its 50 kilometre proximity to yet another little town called Thabazimbi,
is one of those stoic, modest towns through which one is wont to travel in this part of
the world. It is incredibly hot with temperatures that regularly soar to 40 degrees
Celsius, and visitors are ... more » Northam Info |
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 Rust De Winter: Situated on the border of Limpopo and
Northern Gauteng, Rust
De Winter is predominantly a large Nature Reserve and Dam with a small residential area.
The reserve is approximately 80km north of Pretoria.
The Rust de Winter Dam Nature Reserve attracts an abundance of vibrant birds ... more » Rust
De Winter Info |
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| Thabazimbi: Thabazimbi is easily reached from Gauteng by car or plane,
the district has a large concentration of private game reserves. With the recent addition
of the Marakele National Park, it's easy to understand why Thabazimbi is one of the
fastest eco-tourist growth points in the ... more » Thabazimbi Info |
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 Vaalwater: (Vaalwater has recently been renamed to Mabatlane).
In the heart of the Waterberg District, the charming town of Vaalwater is considered the
"central" town of the Bushveld region. Vaalwater is situated in the uppermost
reaches of the Mokolo River and the village is surrounded by farms ... more » Vaalwater
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BUSHVELD ATTRACTIONS
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 Welgevonden Game Reserve is a declared Heritage Site of 33000
hectares and borders the Marekele Park, situated in the breathtaking Waterberg Biosphere.
A true bushveld environment is home to some of Africa’s most sought after game
species including one of the largest collections of white rhino ... Welgevonden Game Reserve
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 Mabula Game Reserve: This 12000ha of malaria free reserve is
home to an abundance of wildlife and birds, including the world famous Big Five. Home to
some 60 mammals, 300 bird species, 100 plant types and numerous reptile and insect
species, at Mabula, all natures' wonders are revered ... Mabula Game Reserve » |
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 Mabalingwe Game Reserve: Spread over more than 12 000 hectares
of softly rolling hills, this malaria-free reserve is host to the big 5, and also hippo,
giraffe, hyena and sable to name but a few of the 36 species of wildlife. For the bird
lovers there are more than 220 species of bird to be spotted ... Mabalingwe Game Reserve
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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 world as it ... Makapansgat Valley » |
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RHINO MUSEUM |
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 The Rhino Museum: As a
testament to its emphasis on eco tourism and conservation, the Waterberg boasts Africa's
only Rhino Museum, devoted entirely to the conservation of rhinoceros. The Rhino has roamed
Planet Earth for more than 30 million years has been brought to the brink ... The
Rhino Museum » |
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 Waterberg District: 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
area is a mosaic of culture and tradition as is reflected by the different rural tribes
... Waterberg
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 Nylsvlei Nature Reserve: The
Reserve is situated in the upper reaches of the Nyl River near the town of Naboomspruit in
the Limpopo Province, and includes part of the largest floodplain vlei in the country. The
reserve is well known for its exceptional avifaunal diversity, with 370 species recorded
... Nylsvlei
Nature Reserve » |
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 Lapalala Wilderness: Little more than three
hours drive from Johannesburg you will find yourself surrounded by endless vistas of
mountains and bushveld. Here, in this untouched yet malaria and bilharzia free area, is
Lapalala Wilderness, a wild and beautiful place of hills and rivers, deep ... Lapalala
Wilderness » |
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 Marakele National Park: Named
after the Tswana word for 'place of sanctuary', the park is home to an impressive variety
of wildlife. All the large game species from elephant
and rhino
to the big cats as well as an amazing variety of birds including the largest colony of
Cape Vultures in the world ... Marakele National Park
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 Limpopo Hiking Trails: Limpopo is wild and
enigmatic. It boasts long stretches of untamed wilderness 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 .... Limpopo Hiking Trails
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