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Things to do and see in South Africa

484 places

To see

Mariepskop

Hoedspruit, Limpopo

At 1 947 m, one of the highest peaks of the northern Drakensberg escarpment, towering over Hoedspruit and Kampersrus.

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Panorama Route day trip

Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Escarpment road linking God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Lisbon and Berlin Falls; a full-day outing from Hoedspruit (about 45 km to the route).

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The WaterPark

Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Weekend family waterpark with slides and pools for all ages plus bring-and-braai facilities.

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Three Rondavels viewpoint

Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Three round-topped peaks that form the Blyde River Canyon's best-known view, seen from the escarpment lookout or from below by boat or helicopter.

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Kgoshi Mampuru II Statue

Jane Furse, Limpopo

Concrete monument to Kgoshi Mampuru II, heir to the Bapedi throne, who was executed at Pretoria Central Prison in 1883. It is registered on SAHRIS and stands about 9 km north-west of Jane Furse.

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Leolo Mountains

Jane Furse, Limpopo

Mountain range in Makhuduthamaga that the municipality promotes for eco-tourism and hiking.

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Manche Masemola heritage

Jane Furse, Limpopo

Heritage linked to Manche Masemola, the Anglican martyr from the Sekhukhune area, promoted by the municipality as a tourism asset. Each year a pilgrimage is made to her grave near Marishane.

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D'Nyala Nature Reserve

Lephalale, Limpopo

Provincial reserve of about 8,000 ha, 15 km south-east of town between the Mogol and Tambotie rivers, known for towering nyala trees, baobabs, white rhino, giraffe and nyala; its conference centre hosted early talks between the De Klerk government and the ANC.

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Mogol Golf Club

Lephalale, Limpopo

Public 18-hole bushveld course where marula trees line the fairways; often praised as a top winter golfing course.

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Mokolo Dam Nature Reserve

Lephalale, Limpopo

Reserve of about 46 km² around Mokolo Dam, the largest dam in Limpopo, popular with residents for angling (bass, bream, carp, catfish), boating, birding and camping; beware of crocodiles.

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Hans Merensky Nature Reserve

Letsitele, Limpopo

A 5,000 ha reserve on the Great Letaba River, proclaimed in the 1950s, with walking trails, game viewing and close to 300 recorded bird species. Much of it can be explored on foot.

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Kaross Studio Visit

Letsitele, Limpopo

Visit the studio where Kaross embroiderers' work is finished and sold, and have something at the cafe. The embroidery shows scenes from local life in bright, detailed stitching.

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Letsitele Citrus Valley

Letsitele, Limpopo

Drive through one of South Africa's main citrus-growing valleys, with orchards of oranges, grapefruit and lemons as well as mango, avocado and macadamia farms.

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Waterbuck Nature Trail

Letsitele, Limpopo

Walking trail in a provincial nature reserve in Lowveld woodland, listed as Letsitele's local hiking option.

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Cheerio Gardens

Magoebaskloof, Limpopo

Gardens in the Cheerio valley famous for azaleas, cherry and crab apple blossom, tree ferns and moss-covered paths around a chain of dams, started by Sheila Thompson with azalea and cherry seed from Japan. The gardens are the focal point of the spring festival.

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