Limpopo Province

The Limpopo Province is where the northern part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park lies. This beautiful province is most visited and admired for its breath-taking scenery and landscapes, and for its easy access to some of the best wildlife viewing in Southern Africa.

The province is steeped in culture, home to the ancient remains of a more traditional life; the culture of the Vendas in particular. In olden times, the Venda people crossed the Limpopo River and moved into South Africa, adopting a place they called Venda ('pleasant place'). Vistors to Limpopo will be introduced to this history at Mapungubwe National Park, which is also the location of spectacular archaelogical findings.

The province borders neighbouring countries such as Botswana in the west, Mozambique on the east and Zimbabwe in the north. This offers visitors the unique opportunity to include these magnificent African countries into their safari itinerary for the ultimate cross-border African wildlife experience.

The Limpopo Province is known for its wildlife reserves and visitors travel from all over the world to experience safari camps and lodges in these parts of South Africa. The northern section of the legendary Kruger National Park falls into this province, but there are many other wildlife reserves in Limpopo that have earned a reputation for offering superb wildlife viewing.

Often less popular and therefore, less crowded; Limpopo's Welgevonden, Makalali, Karongwe and Waterberg Reserves are like hidden treasures for the avid safari-goer. This province is steeped in cultural history and archaeological discovery, making the game viewing a mere bonus to this already interesting area.

Guests can choose between a variety of luxury camps and lodges offering game drives and nature walks accompanied by experienced guides. There is Big 5 game viewing available in a number of reserves, as well as an abundance of general game and superb birdlife waiting to be photographed.