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Limpopo Province - Land of the Elephant
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Straddling the northern Kruger Park, The Limpopo province boasts wildlife safaris and nature trails which portrays the untamed Africa and all that it has to offer. This is the land of wide-open bushveld, big-sky country, the ever-present thorn tree and the mystical baobab tree.
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Overview of the Limpopo Province:
South Africa’s northernmost province, Limpopo, borders on Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana thus making it the ideal entrance to Africa. The Limpopo province celebrates a rich cultural heritage and has many archaeological sites that displays the mysteries of the past and the fossils of the ancient people. Historians reveal that the first black Africans moved across the Limpopo (into what became known as South Africa) before 300 AD. The Voortrekkers arrived in the early nineteenth century and this part of the world changed forever as numerous battles between indigenous African people and the Voortrekkers ensued. During apartheid, portions of land were divided into homeland areas. However, today the Limpopo province is united in its aim to offer the best possible welcome for its visitors.
This Province is named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, this province is rich in wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures.
Known as the Great North, The Limpopo province is home to ancient lands and pre-historic secrets. This province is home to Modjadji, the fabled Rain Queen; The Stone Age and Iron age relics of Makapansgat Valley and the treasures of Mapungubwe that date back to time immemorial.
The Limpopo province also offers Africa’s wild Edens – from highveld grassland savannahs to subtropical forests to formidable mountain ranges.
The Limpopo Province is divided into four regions:
- The 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 region’s position makes it a perfect stopover between Gauteng and the northern areas of the province. It is also in close proximity to the country’s northwestern areas, world-renowned Kruger National Park, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland.
- The Bushveld Region
The Waterberg Mountains stretch along more than 5 000 km2 of spectacular vistas and scenic valleys which makes it the ideal destination for off the beaten track tourism. The area is rich in history and some of the artifacts found here date back to Stone Age times. The area’s rich mosaic of culture and tradition is reflected by the different rural tribes such as the Bapedi, Tswana and Basotho, while the Voortrekkers also left their distinctive mark on the area.
- The Soutpansberg Region
Across the northwest, and framing the northern border of the province, lies the Soutpansberg area. One of the main geographical features of this region is the Limpopo River, which forms South Africa’s northern border. The western section of this region is framed by the magnificant rocky spine of the awe-inspiring Soutpansberg (salt pan mountain) range.
It is in this region that visitors will find the former independent homelands of the Lebowa and Venda and this is where the traditional African cultures thrived from. In fact, this fertile valley has been home to cultures dating back to the Iron Age. Relics of the Stone Age San and their incredible rock art can still be viewed here today.
- The Valley of the Olifants
Traveling east, visitors will discover the rich natural heritage of the Lowveld with its claim to fame – the world-famous Kruger National Park.
As its name suggests, 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 Olifants Valley is teeming with a variety of wildlife. This area is known for its spectacular scenery, mountains, rivers, dams, history and cultural and ethnic attractions.
Climate:
Limpopo is renowned for its hot and pleasant summers and dry winters.
Limpopo’s weather is characterized by almost all-year round sunshine. It can get very hot in summer (October – March), with temperatures even touching the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit). This is the perfect climate to sit back and relax while basking in the sun on the beautiful landscape.
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