Toerisme Akkommodasie Suid Afrika Limpopo

TOERISME AKKOMMODASIE SUID AFRIKA LIMPOPO

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LIMPOPO

South Africa is an independent country situated on the southern most tip of Africa. It is divided into 9 provinces of which the Northern Province (Limpopo) is the northern most province bordering onto Mocambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana thus making it the ideal entrance to Africa. The Northern Province offers a mosaic of exceptional scenic landscape, a fascinating cultural heritage, an abundance of wildlife species and many nature-based tourism opportunities.

It is a land of legends and myths and of ancient civilizations. Those in search of history will find many places of archaeological significance that yielded relics dating back millions of years. But probably our greatest asset is our people. They are warm and friendly and ready to share the abundance of their province.

Modern towns, good roads and excellent accommodation establishments will also enable tourists to enjoy to the full our fascinating province. We are very proud of the quality and diversity of our tourism product and the hospitality of our people. We extend an invitation to you to come and discover it for yourself. We know that you will not be disappointed.

The Northern Province reflects the quintessence of untamed Africa - ancient baobabs guarding vast expanses of mountains and bushveld; cicada symphonies heralding hot breathless afternoons; the call of the nightjar punctuating the cover of darkness.

The Northern Province is a land of dramatic contrasts characterised by hot savannah plains and mist-clad mountains; age-old indigenous forests and cycads alongside latter-day plantations; ancient mountain fortresses and the luxury of contemporary infrastructure and modern-day facilities.

An area where the juxtaposition of old and new never ceases to amaze, it is moreover a land of legend and romance that will intrigue present-day visitors with tales of ancient tribes and fearless pioneers who braved the unknown in the days of old. To this day the province is the home of the enigmatic rain queen who, as the legends of her people proclaim, has the mystical power to make rain.

Steeped in history, the Northern Province celebrates a rich cultural heritage and at many archaeological sites the mysteries of the past and ancient peoples are still being unearthed. The present tranquillity of the province belies a turbulent past, to which many monuments and museums attest.

Much of the land, particularly in the Kruger National Park and other game and nature reserves, is unspoilt providing sanctuary to large numbers of game. And for those who wish to experience the thrill of Africa in a more tangible manner, wilderness areas and trails, hunting safaris and hikes may provide the solution.

The four regions of the Northern Province represent a microcosm of varied and interesting cultures, growing industries and an expanding tourism industry. Each region is unique, each worth a visit.

The beauty and infinite variety of the province will not only delight all who visit, but will entice visitors back again and again.

Known as the ‘Great North’, Limpopo province is home to ancient lands and pre-historic secrets. This is home to Modjadji, the fabled Rain Queen, The Stone Age and Iron age relics of Makapansgat Valley and the treasures of Mapungubwe. Straddling the northern Kruger Park, Limpopo province boasts wildlife safaris and nature trails depicting untamed Africa at its finest. This is the land of wide-open bushveld, big-sky country, the ever-present thorn tree and the mystical baobab tree.

South Africa’s northernmost province, Limpopo borders onto Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana thus making it the ideal gateway to Africa. The Limpopo province celebrates a rich cultural heritage and at many archaeological sites the mysteries of the past and ancient peoples are still being unearthed. Historians reveal that the first black Africans moved across the Limpopo into what became known as South Africa before 300 AD.

BESIENSWAARDIGHEDE IN LIMPOPO

Makapansgat Valley: Directly linked to the history of the Cradle of Humankind, where in February 1925, Professor Raymond Dart announced the discovery of the first ‘ape-man’. The caves at Makapansgat Valley have rendered fossils dating back 3,3 million years. Stone Age and Iron Age relics have also been located here.

Mapungubwe: Mapungubwe is situated at the confluence of the Sashi and Limpopo Rivers. The great ruins at Mapungubwe, in the Limpopo River Valley, show remains of the first and greatest ever South African kingdom to have flourished. Mapungubwe indicates remains of human occupation in and around 850 AD. The artifacts at Mapungubwe illustrate a flourishing trade and advanced social systems of African kingdoms in the 13th century. Mapungubwe was recently declared a Unesco World Heritage site.

Modjadji Cycad Nature Reserve: In the Lobedu Mountains near Duiwelskloof and situated next to the home of the fabled rain queen, boasting some of the oldest and largest cycad specimens on earth.

Bela-Bela: Known as ‘Warmbaths’ for a few decades, because of the hot mineral spring at its centre, gateway to the southern Waterberg and Thabazimbi, it offers cheap accommodation and fun for the whole family.

Lake Fundudzi and the Vondo Forest: Said to be the sacred burial ground of the royal Venda clan, the area is also said to be protected by a python god.

Dzata Ruins: Built in around 1700, and once the flourishing capital of the Venda empire. Dzata was occupied for only about 60 years and was last ruled by the great Thohoyandou who forged the Venda nation from clans already living in the Soutpansberg.

Lapalala Wilderness: This 25 000 hectare wilderness in the Waterberg contains rare roan and sable antelope, white and black rhino and a plethora of animals and birds. Lapalala is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

Haernertsburg: Known as the ‘Land of the Silver Mist’, this gorgeous village in the misty Magoebaskloof mountains near the town of Tzaneen is famous for its cherries, azaleas and abundant flora and birdlife

Nylsvlei: A 160km nature reserve enclosing one of the most beautiful wetlands in South Africa. Offering 150 species of bird, including some of the most rare species on the planet.

Horse-back Safaris: The Waterberg is recognized as one of the best places to take part in horse-back safaris.

Kruger National Park:

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, SANParks - Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.

Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Man's interaction with the Lowveld environment over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park's natural assets.

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The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. Over short distances, it can sprint up to 70 miles per hour. Built for speed, it has long, slim, muscular legs, a small, rounded head set on a long neck, a flexible spine, a deep chest, special pads on its feet for traction and a long tail for balance. It is also the only cat that cannot retract its claws, an adaptation to help maintain traction like a soccer player’s cleats. Distinctive black "tear tracks" running from the inside corner of each eye to the mouth may serve as an antiglare mechanism for daytime hunting. Cheetahs are found in open and partially open savannas. The cheetah is basically a solitary animal. At times, a male will accompany a female for a short while after mating, but most often the female is alone or with her cubs. Cheetah mothers spend a long time teaching their young how to hunt. Small live antelopes are brought back to the cubs so they can learn to chase and catch them. Cheetahs do not roar like lions, but they purr, hiss, whine and growl. They also make a variety of contact calls; the most common is a birdlike chirping sound.

The lion is an exception to the usual solitary existence of most cat species. It has developed a social system based on teamwork, division of labor and an extended but closed family unit. The average pride consists of about 15 individuals: 5 to 10 females, their young, and 2 or 3 territorial males. These are usually brothers or pride mates who have formed a coalition to protect their females. Because a nursing lioness will come into heat a few weeks after the loss of cubs, males with newly won prides will often kill existing cubs, enabling them to sire their own. When resting, lions seem to enjoy good fellowship with lots of touching, head rubbing, licking and purring. Litters consist of two or three cubs that weigh about 3 pounds each. Some mothers carefully nurture the young; others may neglect or abandon them, especially when food is scarce. Usually two or more females in a pride give birth about the same time, and the cubs are raised together. A lioness will permit cubs other than her own to suckle, sometimes enabling a neglected infant to survive. Capable hunters by 2 years of age, lions become fully grown between 5 and 6 years and normally live about 13 years.

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