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THE SOUTPANSBERG REGION

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The Soutpansberg, Limpopo: Deriving its name from the remarkable mountain range that stretches for roughly 200 kilometres in an east to west direction, the Soutpansberg region lies dominated by these craggy peaks of origin. The ‘Tha vhani ya muno’ (mountain of salt) - a land mass that rises from the bushveld like an avenging angel - derives its name from the large salt pan to the north-west of the range that for centuries has served as a source of salt.

Largely undiscovered by tourists, the Soutpansberg region is a mass of sweeping plains of indigenous bush on whose stark openness the baobab tree serves as a powerful symbol of effortless beauty. The impressive panorama of mountain provides a relief of indigenous rain forests that overwhelm the slopes and offer incredible views. The many forest trails provide a lovely alternative to the blue-haze of heat that hangs over the bushveld.
SOUTPANSBERG DESTINATIONS
Louis Trichardt
Thohoyandou
Musina
Alldays
SOUTPANSBERG NOTABLE ATTRACTIONS
Lake Fundudzi
Mapungubwe
Baobabs
Ben Lavin Nature Reserve
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SOUTPANSBERG DESTINATIONS

Best explored at leisure, the picturesque town of Louis Trichardt lies in one of the loveliest regions of the country, the Soutpansberg. This historic town serves a thriving farming community. Vast cattle and game ranches occur in the area, and citrus, subtropical fruit, nuts and vegetables are produced on .... Louis Trichardt Info »
Thohoyandou is the former capital of the independent homeland and the proud heart of the VhaVenda people. It's name means "head of the elephant" in tshiVenda. The town is the commercial, administrative and legislative centre for the district. It is a bustling centre of commerce, well served with ... Thohoyandou Info »
The northernmost town in the country serves an extensive game ranching area, but is perhaps better known for copper mining which has been carried out here since prehistoric times. Musina has many recreational facilities, including a golf course set among mopane and baobab trees ... Musina »

Alldays

Alldays is a small town serving as the centre for a large area of private game and hunting farms. Characterised by beautiful bushveld, a profusion of game and excellent resorts. Being a hunters' paradise, trophies of the different species of game are available on many of these farms. There are also taxidermists in the area.
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SOUTPANSBERG ATTRACTIONS

BEN LAVIN NATURE RESERVE Limpopo Game Reserves
South-east of Louis Trichardt, the Ben Lavin Game reserve is well stocked with game, including a variety of large mammals. Some 238 species have been recorded. Facilities included 40 km of roads for game viewing, four walking trails, hides at waterholes and an environmental awareness .... Ben Lavin Nature Reserve »
LAKE FUNDUDZI Limpopo Attractions
Lake Fundudzi, surrounded by mountains, is venerated by the Venda people, as the area was originally settled by powerful medicine men. The Venda believe that the spirits of the medicine men still inhabit the region. They also believe that the lake is the home of the python god of fertility. No one washes or ... Lake Fundudzi »

MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK

Mapungubwe is South Africa’s first kingdom, a highly complex society that marked the heart of a pre-Shona kingdom between 1050 AD and 1270 AD, only to be abandoned in the 14th century. The Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape - the virtually untouched remains of the palace sites, the ... Mapungubwe National Park »
LIMPOPO HIKING TRAILS South Africa Hiking Trails
Limpopo Hiking Trails: Limpopo 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  .... Limpopo Hiking Trails »

THE BAOBABS

These giant trees grow mainly in the hot, semi-arid areas north of the Soutpansberg mountain. Legend has it that in a frivolous mood, the gods planted Baobabs upside down with their roots exposed to the sky. The baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is one of the trees in Africa with the longest life span. The average age of the Baobabs found in the northern parts of Limpopo are between 300 and 500 years old. Near Sagole, a rural village in the north east of the province, a baobab specimen can be visited that is 3,000 years old and measures 43 metres in circumference at base.

Baobabs are among the most useful plants to both animals and humans. With its own distinct ecosystem, Baobabs swarm with life as it provides shelter and sustenance for various creatures. Elephants browse the leaves and strip the bark for food and moisture. Baboons feast on the fruits of the tree while birds (and bees) nest in the holes in the trunk, as most of the old trees are hollow inside. Fruit bats and bush babies pollinate the flowers that only last for 24 hours before falling to the ground to become food for various antelope species.

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