Attractions IN Mapungubwe
Miscellaneous / Natural Wonders
The Baobabs
The giant Baobab 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 ...
Attractions AROUND Mapungubwe
Landmarks
Lake Fundudzi
The enchanted body of water known as Lake Fundudzi is a sacred lake of the Venda people that lies in the heart of the Soutpansberg and is one of the few true inland lake systems in South Africa. Lake Fundudzi can be found on the R523 between Thohoyandou ...
Landmarks / World Heritage Sites
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape is situated in the extreme north of this country, where South Africa meets Botswana and Zimbabwe. However, it was once (between 900 and 1300 CE) the centre of gold and ivory trade with ...
Game Reserves / National Parks
Mapungubwe National Park
Set right up against the northern border of South Africa, uniting Botswana and Zimbabwe, lies Mapungubwe National Park - an extensive savannah landscape situated at the meeting place of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers. This is the land of sandstone ...
Mountain Reserves / Forests / Nature Reserves
Soutpansberg Conservancy
The Soutpansberg Conservancy, consisting of 90 000 hectares, was formed to protect an incredibly sensitive and beautiful part of the world. Drive across the arid, flat vastness of the northern Limpopo Province, and the sandstone of the Soutpansberg ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Thathe Vondo Forest
Regarded as the most majestic and beautiful forest in the Limpopo region, Thathe Vondo is also regarded as sacred by the local Venda people. Folklore tells of many tales, ranging from sitings of sacred white lions, thunder-and-lighting birds which are ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve
In what can only be described as the far northern reaches of South Africa lies the 36 000 hectare Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve in the Limpopo Valley. The reserve is called a 'piece of old Africa', not least because of the presence of Baobabs and rather ...
... and a little further afield
Landmarks / Lakes / Dams
Albasini Dam
The biggest body of water in the area, Albasini Dam lies east of Makhado (Louis Trichardt), just south of the Entabeni State Forest. Named after Joćo Albasini, a slave trader and elephant hunter the remains of whose trading post lies close to the new ...
Nature Reserves
Ben Lavin Nature Reserve
The rather heady mix of assorted sour bushveld, riverine woodland that lines the almost always arid watercourses, and vast plains of thornveld set against the rolling foothills of the Soutpansberg, make the Ben Lavin Nature Reserve, close to Louis ...
Nature Reserves
Blouberg Nature Reserve
Situated west of Makhado, just off route 521, the Blouberg Nature Reserve lies in relative obscurity in the midst of rural village and farming communities at the foot of the eastern foothills of the Blouberg Mountain, for its part an inselberg of the ...
Forests
Entabeni Forest
Entabeni forest is a strip of Afro-temperate mist-belt forest that is part of the state Entabeni plantation. As such it is one of few remaining forests of this description and harbours some of the province's most exciting ...
Forests / Mountain Reserves
Hanglip Forest Reserve
Locally known as Hanglip Bosreservaat, the reserve has over 340 hectares of indigenous sub-tropical forest criss-crossed with hiking paths, mountain forest streams and the call of birds. During the heat of the summer months, the forest provides a ...
Nature Reserves
Langjan Nature Reserve
Lying just north east of Blouberg Nature Reserve, on the R521 to Alldays, west of Makhado, the Langjan Nature Reserve is typified by gorgeous red sand dunes and scrub-acacia bushveld vegetation - lush during the summer rainfalls and equally dry during ...
Golf Courses
Louis Trichardt Golf Club
The Louis Trichardt Golf Club takes its name after the town it has been built in and is widely known as one of the very best South African nine-hole golf courses. The course enjoys stunning scenery and right off the tee one can enjoy mountainous vistas, ...
Nature Reserves
Makuya Nature Reserve
Makuya, also known as Makuya Nature Reserve, shares a fenceless border with the Kruger National Park and is about an hour's drive from the Pafuri Gate. A relatively small reserve its 16 000 hectares are leased from the Makuya, Mutele, and Mphaphuli ...
Nature Reserves
Maremani Nature Reserve
Maremani Nature Reserve is a 41 000 hectare reserve north east of Johannesburg. It is owned by a charity foundation whose focus is to preserve nature and protect wildlife. A relatively unknown private nature reserve, Maremani lies in an arid to semi-arid ...
Nature Reserves
Morning Sun Nature Reserve
Morning Sun Nature Reserve lies in the Soutpansberg Mountains of Limpopo, a natural heritage site that forms part of the UNESCO Vhembe Biosphere Region. The Vhembe Biosphere Region includes the northern part of the Kruger National Park, the Mapungubwe ...
Mapungubwe as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Alldays, Louis Trichardt, Makhado, Musina, Soutpansberg Conservancy, Thohoyandou, Vivo
Staying Overnight
Mopane Bush Lodge
Mopane Bush Lodge is a small bush retreat, graded a 4-Star luxury lodge, of African Renaissance design. Nestling in the Mopane bushveld, it is at...
Adansonia Eco Lodge
Adansonia Eco Lodge offers a tranquil bush experience in Musina, which is ideal for nature lovers or anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Each of our ...
Sand River Resort
Sand River Resort offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Musina. This family friendly resort offers guests many communal areas including a swi...
Platjan Lodge
Platjan Lodge enjoys a prime location on the serene banks of the Limpopo River, just steps away from the Botswana border and the Platjan border c...
Kaoxa Bush Camp
Kaoxa Camp nestles between two sandstone ridges, and is situated within a Natural and World Heritage Site. With deep orange Kalahari sand beneath...
Lifestyle Guest Units
Lifestyle Guest Units offer accommodation in 11 well appointed rooms, of which all have double beds. All en-suite rooms have TVs with DStv access...
Chinaka Game Lodge
Chinaka Game Lodge offers accommodation in a secluded, private and affordable game lodge set in the heart of the Bushveld in the Limpopo Province...
Munati Lodge
Munati Lodge is set on 13-hectares of bushveld, centrally located in close vicinity of Musina Airstrip, Beitbridge, Musina Town, and Mapungubwe H...
Mogalakwena River Lodge
Mogalakwena (metaphor which means 'fierce crocodile') comprises the River Lodge, Craft Art Village, Artist's Retreat and Research Centre. The Riv...
Pecan Farm Guesthouse
Pecan Farm Guesthouse offers an idyllic retreat, set within a tranquil farm landscape surrounded by the verdant beauty of a lush valley at the ba...
Limpokwena Nature Reserve
Set between the mighty Limpopo and Mogalakwena rivers, on the border between South Africa and Botswana, Limpokwena Nature Reserve is home to 2500...
Mapesu Wilderness Tented Camp
Discreetly tucked away on a hillside with stunning mopane bushveld views is the Mapesu Wilderness Tented Camp. So, if you want to be spoiled whil...
African Extreme Safari
The Lodge comprises private accommodation in a number of comfortable rooms. All rooms have single beds with air conditioners. Rooms have en suite...
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