The Capricorn Region, Limpopo
Lying in the heart of the Limpopo Province, the Capricorn region is unrivalled for its diverse landscape that combines to form a heady mix of grassy plains, bushveld, mountains shrouded in mist, incredible geological formations, and an equally diverse plant and animal life.
But the Capricorn Region is probably best known for its bushveld. It stretches from the Ysterberg along the lower reaches of the Wolkberg Mountains to the tropic of Capricorn in the north, from whence it gets its name, identified by a geographical landmark along the N1 just north of Polokwane, the major city of the Capricorn region. The area also boasts an assortment of cultural villages, game reserves, forests, dams and San art.
Did you know? Frequent mists, an overgrowth of vegetation, the odd pocket of afromontane forest, kloofs, rolling grasslands and the undulating slopes of mountains offer time out and down time in equal measure in the Capricorn Region of Limpopo.
History and culture are richly represented with archaeological and historical sites, Voortrekker history, fossils, bones and artefacts; and visitors are drawn here for the hiking, game viewing and 4x4 adventure safaris.
The African Ivory Route, no longer associated with the legendary exploitation of elephants and their ivory, is today a series of semi-permanent tent camps throughout the Capricorn region, with local community participation, that extends further afield in the Limpopo. It spans a rough 1500 km route along Limpopo’s Golden Horseshoe with terrain characterised by vast plains of bushveld, mountains and wildlife.
There is no shortage of things to do in this region. Polokwane, the major commercial hub of the area, is a charming city - its wide jacaranda-lined streets dotted with fine examples of historical architecture and regular art exhibitions in the centre of the town.
On the slopes of the Wolkberg and Drakensberg mountains lies the little hamlet of Haenertsburg, worth a stopover en route to the Kruger National Park, and the little town of Mokopane, (formerly known as Potgietersrus), is rich in Voortrekker history.
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Pavetta Forest House
Pavetta Forest House is in a beautiful tranquil setting where you can experience total relaxation. The property is scenically placed next to the ...
The House @ Lind End
The House @ Lind End has four bedrooms and can accommodate eight guests. The living area opens onto a large wooden deck with amazing views. The m...
Kings Walden Garden Manor
Come and enjoy our incredible mountain views, famous country gardens and chic accommodation in a century old, heritage home. All of the bedrooms ...
Pavetta Country House
The Pavetta Country House is in a beautiful tranquil setting where you can experience total relaxation. The house is scenically placed next to th...
The Village at Fairview
Located in Tzaneen, The Village at Fairview is a luxury hideaway with spacious and stylish suites that look out over the gardens and the golf cou...
Fish Eagle Cabin
Fish Eagle Cabin offers Haenertsburg accommodation at Mountain Fly Fishing , where you can get away from the stress of everyday life and unwind i...
Kingfisher Log Cabin
Kingfisher Log Cabin can be found at Mountain Fly Fishing and offers Haenertsburg accommodation where you can unwind in a relaxed environment and...
A Bird Cage House
A Bird Cage House offers guests spacious, self-catering accommodation for up to eight guests in the quaint town of Haenertsburg. The property is ...
Fairview Hotel
The Fairview Hotel offers elegant thatched rooms decorated in an Afro-Colonial style. From the time you arrive at the estate, you can unwind, rel...
Destinations in the Capricorn Region
Haenertsburg
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Perched on the slopes of the Wolkberg and Drakensberg mountains, that together form what is known as the great escarpment in Limpopo, lies the dainty little village of Haenertsburg, on Route 71 between Polokwane and Tzaneen.
Only around 350 families l...
Houtbosdorp
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The little hamlet of Houtbosdorp, in the Capricorn region of Limpopo, lies nestled in the foothills of the northern-most part of the Drakensberg Mountains. The area is infused with tranquil lakes, bountiful waterfalls and indigenous forests set against th...
Magoebaskloof
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For visitors to the Capricorn Region in Limpopo, Magoebaskloof accommodation is ideal for its gorgeous views and close proximity to the Drakensberg, giving visitors a unique perspective of this part of South Africa.
This particularly beautiful part of...
Modjadjiskloof
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Lying at the foot of the escarpment in Limpopo is a little town formerly known as Duiwelskloof or Devil’s Gorge.
Today, the town is named Modjadjiskloof in tribute to the Rain Queen, Modjadji - the traditional mystic ruler of the Balobedu people who l...
Mokopane
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Once known as Potgietersrus, Mokopane lies about two hours' north east of Pretoria, not far from Polokwane, in the heart of the Waterberg.
For years Potties - as the locals, both black and white, still call it - has functioned as a farming support town...
Pietersburg
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Polokwane, the capital of the Limpopo Province and formerly known as Pietersburg, is the cultural hub of the region half way between Pretoria and the Zimbabwean border - a city graced with wide streets, green spaces and a vivid mix of jacaranda and coral ...
Polokwane
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Polokwane, the capital of the Limpopo Province and formerly known as Pietersburg, is the cultural hub of the region half way between Pretoria and the Zimbabwean border - a city graced with wide streets, green spaces and a vivid mix of jacaranda and coral ...
Tzaneen
Overnight? Tzaneen accommodation
Whether you’re looking for luxurious lodges or budget accommodation in Tzaneen, there is a large variety available for tourists on the hunt for lodgings in South Africa. Described as an appealing subtropical garden town, Tzaneen is in fact the second lar...