Elim
Elim is a historic mission village and busy rural shopping node in the Vhembe District, just south-east of Makhado (Louis Trichardt) at the junction of the R578 and R528. It is known for Elim Hospital and as a gateway to the Ribola (Venda) Art Route.
History
Elim grew around a Swiss Mission (Mission Romande) station; the name means 'place of God'. Dr Georges Liengme founded Elim Hospital in 1899 and it has served the region ever since; a small museum honours the work of the Swiss doctors and missionaries.
Getting there
From Makhado (Louis Trichardt) take the R578 south-east towards Giyani; Elim lies at the R578/R528 junction, with roads also leading to Levubu.
Weather & climate
Subtropical lowveld foothills of the Soutpansberg: hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters.
Things to do
- Ribola (Venda) Art RouteElim 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.
Things to see
- Elim Hospital MuseumA small museum at the historic mission hospital honouring the Swiss doctors and missionaries who worked in Elim from 1899.
- Middle Letaba DamDam just south of Elim, popular for scenery and fishing.
Businesses in Elim
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Boxer Superstore Elim
Boxer discount grocery superstore, one of the anchors of Elim Mall.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Elim, Limpopo
Build it Elim
Build it hardware and building-supplies store on the R578.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Elim, Limpopo
Cashbuild Elim
Cashbuild building materials store in Elim Mall.
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Elim, Limpopo
Elim Mall
Regional mall at the R578/R528 junction developed by Twin City with the Tlakula family; tenants include Boxer, Cashbuil…
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Elim, Limpopo
Hubyeni Shopping Centre
Shopping centre on the R578 opposite Elim Hospital, home to SUPERSPAR Elim, Capitec and KFC.
Shopping Centres
Elim, Limpopo
P&L Hardware Elim
Hardware and building-materials store at Elim Crossing.
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Elim, Limpopo
SUPERSPAR Elim
Large SPAR supermarket in the Hubyeni Shopping Centre.
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Elim, Limpopo
TOPS Elim
TOPS at SPAR liquor store.
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Elim, Limpopo
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