Things to do in South Africa

Wetland sanctuary with settling dams, reed beds and thornveld; over 320 bird species, hides, footpaths, picnic and braai areas and a kiosk. Open 07:00–18:00.

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Polokwane Flea Market

Polokwane, Limpopo

Monthly market at Library Gardens on the last Friday and Saturday of the month.

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Polokwane Game Reserve

Polokwane, Limpopo

Game reserve on the edge of the city.

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Polokwane Town Pool

Polokwane, Limpopo

Municipal public swimming pool.

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Wild Thingz at Meropa

Polokwane, Limpopo

Bird and snake sanctuary with putt-putt and go-karts at the Meropa entertainment complex.

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Golf at Thabazimbi Golf Club

Thabazimbi, Limpopo

Bushveld course in Ben Alberts Reserve where game wanders across the fairways; visitors welcome every day.

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Marakele 4x4 Trail

Thabazimbi, Limpopo

Self-drive 4x4 route inside Marakele National Park climbing into the Waterberg mountains.

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Thaba'Nkwe MTB & Hiking Trails

Thabazimbi, Limpopo

15 km mountain-bike loop with variations, from easy family rides to steep climbs, on a 350 ha game reserve; also used by hikers. Riders sign indemnity at the lodge.

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Nandoni Dam

Thohoyandou, Limpopo

Large dam on the Luvuvhu River a few kilometres from Thohoyandou, popular for bass and kurper fishing, angling competitions, camping and lodges.

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Thavhani Mall

Thohoyandou, Limpopo

The region's largest shopping mall, with over 130 shops and restaurants, on the R524.

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Agatha Crocodile Ranch

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Guided tours of a working crocodile farm on an avocado farm, with feeding shows, a chance to hold a baby crocodile, and a curio shop.

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Bass and carp fishing on Tzaneen Dam

Tzaneen, Limpopo

The dam is known for carp and Florida largemouth bass. Anglers can fish from Jetty 3 at the Tzaneen Boat Club, reached via Aqua Park, for a small entrance fee.

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Birdwatching at Tzaneen Dam

Tzaneen, Limpopo

More than 350 bird species have been recorded on and around the dam, and the area below the dam wall is especially good.

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Boschoek avocado and macadamia farm stay

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Stay on a working family avocado and macadamia farm below the Magoebaskloof escarpment and buy produce at its farm shop.

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Dining in the Dark at Tzaneen Country Lodge

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Annual fundraising dinner eaten in the dark (the 6th edition was in 2025).

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Fairview Monthly Medal golf

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Monthly medal golf competition on the Fairview Hotel's course next to the Letaba River.

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Fairview par-3 golf course

Tzaneen, Limpopo

An 18-hole par-3 course at Fairview with holes of 70–220 m among rolling lawns, water features and indigenous trees.

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Fly fishing at Fairview

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Fly fishing on the Letaba River at Fairview, by appointment only.

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Golf at Tzaneen Country Club

Tzaneen, Limpopo

An 18-hole, par-72 bushveld course with mountain views, open to visitors.

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Mhangela Animal Touch Farm

Tzaneen, Limpopo

A petting farm where children can feed and touch donkeys, ponies, goats and other farm animals and take pony rides, with a tea garden serving pancakes and cakes.

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Piesangfees (Banana Festival)

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Two-day church festival run by the NG Moedergemeente Tzaneen.

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Rooikat Trail

Tzaneen, Limpopo

An 11 km circular forest walk of about five hours from the Agatha forest station, with a picnic and swimming spot on the Bobs River. Maps and entry are at the station.

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Safari Pub & Grill market days

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Regular market days at Safari Pub & Grill on the R71 at Lushof, with craft and food stalls. Recent ones were a BoereMark in September, a Market Day in October and a Christmas Market in December 2025.

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SAVF Werfmark

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Yard market run by the SAVF (Suid-Afrikaanse Vrouefederasie) in Tzaneen, 09:00–14:00.

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TWYF Wolfpack Marathon 4-in-1

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Road-running event with four distance options, starting at the Tzaneen Show Ground.