Thabazimbi
Thabazimbi is a bushveld town in the Waterberg District of north-western Limpopo and the seat of Thabazimbi Local Municipality. It lies at the foot of the Ysterberg, ringed by the Witfonteinrand and Boshofberg with the Kransberg behind it, and includes the township of Regorogile. Long an iron-ore mining town, it now relies on platinum mining nearby, game farming, hunting and eco-tourism around Marakele National Park.
History
The name means 'mountain of iron', after the iron-ore reef discovered by J. H. Williams in 1919. The railway from Rustenburg arrived in the 1930s and large-scale mining followed; the town was proclaimed in 1953. Kumba Iron Ore's mine sent about two million tonnes of ore a year by rail to Mittal's steelworks until operations ended in 2015 after a major rock fall. In 2003 the town made headlines as the site of the Springboks' controversial 'Kamp Staaldraad' training camp.
Getting there
Roughly three hours' drive north-west of Johannesburg and Pretoria. The R510 runs south to Northam and Rustenburg and north to Lephalale, while the R516 links Thabazimbi east to Bela-Bela. Marakele National Park is about 20 km north-east of town.
Weather & climate
Hot, semi-arid bushveld climate with summer rainfall: hot summers with afternoon thunderstorms and dry, sunny winters with mild days and cold nights.
Things to do
- Golf at Thabazimbi Golf ClubBushveld course in Ben Alberts Reserve where game wanders across the fairways; visitors welcome every day.
- Marakele 4x4 TrailSelf-drive 4x4 route inside Marakele National Park climbing into the Waterberg mountains. sa-venues.com/things-to-do/limpopo/marakele-4x4-trail
- Thaba'Nkwe MTB & Hiking Trails15 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. sa-venues.com/things-to-do/limpopo/thaba-nkwe-mtb-trails
Things to see
- Ben Alberts Nature ReserveAbout 2,000 ha reserve just outside town with giraffe, white rhino, eland and zebra; rated highly for birding and home to a vulture restaurant and the Thabazimbi golf course.
- Marakele National ParkSANParks Big Five park in the Waterberg mountains about 20 km north-east of town, known for yellowwood and cedar trees, 4x4 routes and one of the world's largest Cape vulture colonies; camps are Bontle and Tlopi. sanparks.org/parks/marakele
- Waterberg MeanderScenic route through the Waterberg biosphere savannah, starting at Marakele National Park in the south-west. sa-venues.com/things-to-do/limpopo/waterberg-meander
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Gereformeerde Kerk Thabazimbi
Reformed church congregation.
Places of Worship
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Golden Flamingo
Eatery on Van der Bijl Street.
Restaurants
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Greenville Lodge
Lodge accommodation on Thabazimbi's main street.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Hardekool Guesthouse
Guest house in Thabazimbi town.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Hi-Q Thabazimbi (Renata Tyres)
Hi-Q tyre and fitment centre.
Tyres & Exhausts
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer
Public high school in Thabazimbi.
Schools
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
House of Elegance
Hair salon.
Hair Salons
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Indaka Lodge
Bushveld lodge with three self-catering units and six en-suite double rooms, a pool, boma with kitchen and an on-site r…
Lodges & Game Lodges
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Interlude Guest House
Guest house in a residential street of Thabazimbi.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
JPD Registered Accountants
Accounting practice.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
KFC Thabazimbi
KFC fried-chicken outlet in Thaba Mall.
Takeaways
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Khaya Kwa Restaurant & Bar
Family-friendly restaurant and bar opposite Marakele National Park serving pizza, burgers and cocktails, with sport on…
Pubs & Bars
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Kikis Lullaby Guest House
Guest house with single, double, twin and family en-suite rooms, secure parking, Wi-Fi, laundry service, optional break…
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Komma Nader Guest House
Bushveld guest house about 10 km outside town with a pool, thatched restaurant and licensed bar; some rooms have kitche…
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Kransberg Animal Clinic
Veterinary clinic (also listed as Thabazimbi Dierekliniek).
Veterinarians
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Kransberg Country Lodge
Six-bedroom self-catering house on the border of Marakele National Park, beneath cliffs with a Cape vulture colony, abo…
Self-Catering
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Kransberg Petroleum
Fuel station on Vanadium Drive.
Fuel Stations
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Laerskool Thabazimbi
Public primary school.
Schools
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Lekkerbek Slaghuis
Butchery in Thabazimbi.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Louda Guest House
Guest house in Thabazimbi town.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Mahindra Thabazimbi
Mahindra vehicle dealership.
Car Dealerships
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Marataba Mountain Lodge
Remote luxury lodge in the mountains of the Marakele National Park area.
Lodges & Game Lodges
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Marataba Safari Lodge
Luxury game lodge inside the Marakele National Park area offering meals, guided game drives, a pool and children's prog…
Lodges & Game Lodges
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Maroela Guest Lodge
Guest lodge offering en-suite rooms in Thabazimbi town.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
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