Diepdrift Hiking Trails
Bela-Bela, Limpopo
Network of moderate trails near Bela-Bela, including two overnight hikes, two day trails and the longer Sable trail.
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Forever Resort hot springs
Bela-Bela, Limpopo
Natural hot-spring pools and water slides.
SA Camp Fest
Bela-Bela, Limpopo
Annual gathering in Bela-Bela for fans of German-themed vehicles, with outdoor camping and entertainment, drawing thousands of visitors.
Stamvrug Hiking Trails
Bela-Bela, Limpopo
Trails in a nature reserve near Bela-Bela, including a two-day backpacking route with a hut overnight.
Wag 'n Bietjie Hiking Trail
Bela-Bela, Limpopo
Moderate-to-easy 22 km, three-day hiking trail that starts and finishes in Bela-Bela.
Waterberg Meander
Bela-Bela, Limpopo
Self-drive tourism route of roughly 8,000 sq km through the Waterberg savannah, accessible from Bela-Bela.
Zebula Country Club Golf Course
Bela-Bela, Limpopo
18-hole golf course at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, with game viewing on the estate.
Thaba Moshate Casino
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Peermont casino at the Thaba Moshate resort with slots, roulette, poker and blackjack tables, a high-roller Privé, and live shows at the Molecule Showbar. Over 18s only.
thabamoshate.co.za ↗Ribola (Venda) Art Route
Elim, Limpopo
Elim is a gateway to the Ribola art route, which links sculptors, potters, basket makers, bead workers, drum makers and fabric co-operatives in the villages around Elim and towards Thohoyandou.
Giyani Golf Course
Giyani, Limpopo
Bushveld golf course in town where zebra, giraffe and bushbuck are often seen on the fairways.
Man'ombe Nature Reserve
Giyani, Limpopo
Reserve about 6 km east of town at the foot of Man'ombe Mountain. Guided tours cover local history and a small Shangaan history museum, and the reserve has kudu, mountain zebra, giraffe, crocodile, waterbuck and impala. Chalets, a caravan park and picnic spots are available.
Nsami Dam
Giyani, Limpopo
Dam just outside Giyani used for fishing, swimming, water sports and picnics, with a caravan park nearby.
Game drives in Selati and Makalali reserves
Gravelotte, Limpopo
Guided Big 5 game drives and bush walks on private reserves around Gravelotte, booked through the lodges in Selati Game Reserve and Makalali Game Reserve.
selatigamereserve.co.za ↗Kruger National Park - Phalaborwa Gate
Gravelotte, Limpopo
The Phalaborwa Gate into the Kruger National Park is about 50 km east of Gravelotte along the R71, making Gravelotte a quieter base for day trips into the park.
Farm visits and farm stalls
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Groblersdal is the country's second-largest irrigation settlement. The valley grows citrus, table grapes, cotton, wheat, vegetables and more.
Fishing and boating at Loskop Dam
Groblersdal, Limpopo
The dam has boat slipways and is known for bream and carp angling. Water skiing, windsurfing and boat-based game viewing are also possible.
Golf at Groblersdal Golf Club
Groblersdal, Limpopo
9-hole, par-36 parkland course near town. It is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, and booking tee times is recommended.
Ebenezer Dam
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
A 386-hectare dam on the Great Letaba River between Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof, used for picnics, boating, birding and bass and trout fishing. The annual Ebenezer Mile swim is held in March.
Haenertsburg Food, Wine and Beer Festival
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
An annual festival of local food, wine and beer held at the end of April.
Iron Crown Trail Run
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
An annual trail run organised by the Haenertsburg Rotary Club with 22 km and 10 km races on trails towards the Iron Crown, drawing more than 300 runners.
Louis Changuion Trail
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
A self-guided circular hiking trail of about 10 km (with a 6.5 km shortcut) through the Woodbush Granite Grassland and indigenous forest, with views over Ebenezer Dam and good grassland birding.
Makgeng Hiking Trail
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
A community-run hiking trail about 17 km from Haenertsburg, with round trips of 3.3 km, 9 km or 12 km and mountaintop views.
Rissik Street and the Pennefather complex
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
Stroll the village's main street, browsing craft, gift and book shops in the Pennefather complex, built in 2005 in the style of old corrugated-iron mining houses, and stopping at the cafes and pub.
pennefather.co.za ↗Spring Festival
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
The area's long-running spring festival in September includes a spring fair, craft markets in Haenertsburg, open gardens with azaleas and cherry blossom, music and outdoor events across the village and Magoebaskloof.
magoebasklooftourism.co.za/magoebaskloof-events ↗Wolkberg Wilderness Area
Haenertsburg, Limpopo
A rugged wilderness area south of Haenertsburg for demanding multi-day hiking; permits are required and an experienced guide, maps or GPS are recommended.
24 Degrees South
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Former Silk Farm complex with craft, leather and clothing shops, Godding & Godding silk products and day spa, a café and a private classic car and motorbike display.
Big 5 game drives in the private reserves
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Shared morning and evening game drives with pickup in Hoedspruit into the Timbavati, Klaserie, Balule, Kapama or Thornybush reserves, which do not admit self-drive day visitors.
Blyde River boat cruise
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Cruise on the Blydepoort Dam beneath the canyon walls.
Elephant Moments at Jabulani
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
A 90-minute early-morning encounter with members of the rescued Jabulani elephant herd and their carers on the Kapama reserve, including coffee and biscuits; minimum age 6.
Helicopter and microlight flights
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Scenic helicopter flights over the Blyde River Canyon and microlight flights over the Big 5 reserves from Hoedspruit.