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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 natural attractions.
BUSHVELD REGIONS DESTINATIONS
Bela-Bela (Warmbaths)
Lephalale (Ellisras)
Melkrivier
Modimolle (Nylstroom)
Mookgophong (Naboomspruit)
Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Northam
Rust De Winter
Thamazimbi
Vaalwater (Mabatlane)
The Waterberg District
BUSHVELD REGION ATTRACTIONS
Mabula Game Reserve
Mabalingwe Game Reserve
Marakele National Park
Nylsvlei Nature Reserve
Makapansgat Valley
The Rhino Museum
Lapalala Wilderness
Welgevonden Game Reserve

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BELA BELA (previously Warmbaths) Bela Bela Accommodation / Warmbaths
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
LEPHALALE (previously Ellisras) Lephalale Accommodation
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 Info
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 Info
MODIMOLLE (previously Nylstroom) Modimolle accommodation / Nylstroom
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 Info
MOOKGOPHONG (previously Naboomspruit) Naboomspruit Accommodation
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
MOKOPANE (previously Potgietersrus) Potgietersrus accommodation
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
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
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
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
MABATLANE / VAALWATER Vaalwater accommodation
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 Info
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WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE Welgevonden accommodation
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 »
MABULA GAME RESERVE Mabula accommodation
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 »
MABALINGWE GAME RESERVE Mabalingwe accommodation
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 »
MAKAPANSGAT VALLEY Polokwane accommodation
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 »

THE RHINO MUSEUM

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 »
WATERBERG DISTRICT Waterberg Accommodation
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 District »
MYLSVLEI NATURE RESERVE Limpopo Game Lodges
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 »
LAPALALA GAME RESERVE Melkrivier accommodation
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 »
MARAKELE NATIONAL PARK Limpopo Game Lodges
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 »
LIMPOPO HIKING TRAILS South Africa Hiking Trails
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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