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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Spur - Eagle Mountain
Family steakhouse restaurant from the Spur chain.
Restaurants
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Steers Thaba Mall
Steers burger takeaway in Thaba Mall.
Takeaways
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Super Meats Ferreira
Butchery in Thabazimbi.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
SUPERSPAR Thaba
SUPERSPAR supermarket on Van der Bijl Street.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thaba Alarms
Alarm and security-systems supplier.
CCTV & Security Systems
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thaba eNtle Private Boutique Game Farm
Private game farm with bush suites and villa rooms with wood-fired hot tubs, a restaurant, boma and tree bar; self-cate…
Lodges & Game Lodges
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thaba Mall
Thabazimbi's main shopping mall with Pick n Pay, Clicks, PEP and fast-food outlets.
Shopping Centres
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thaba'Nkwe Bushveld Inn
Bushveld inn on a small game reserve with chalets, cabins and renovated stables for groups, a pool, à la carte restaura…
Lodges & Game Lodges
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Christian School
Private Christian school.
Schools
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Country Lodge
Guest house with ten air-conditioned en-suite rooms, a pool, braai area and garden; breakfast is included and Marakele…
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Golf Club
Bushveld golf course in the Ben Alberts Reserve with clubhouse, restaurant, bar and cart hire; visitors welcome daily.
Golf Courses
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Guest House
Guest house in Thabazimbi town.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Hospital
Limpopo Department of Health public hospital serving Thabazimbi, Regorogile and surrounding farms.
Hospitals & Clinics
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Liquor Store
Bottle store in Thabazimbi town.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Local Municipality
Seat of the Thabazimbi Local Municipality in the Waterberg District.
Municipalities
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thabazimbi Sport
Sportswear and sports-equipment shop.
Clothing & Fashion
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
The Seed Pod
Three-bedroom self-catering farm house near the south side of Marakele National Park with a lapa braai and outdoor bath.
Self-Catering
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Thulani Game Lodge & Eco Estate
Game lodge with self-catering chalets, stilted tents and a family villa, plus a pool, bush spa, restaurant and game dri…
Lodges & Game Lodges
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
TOPS at SPAR Thaba
SPAR group liquor store next to SUPERSPAR Thaba.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
TotalEnergies Thabazimbi
TotalEnergies fuel station on the R510.
Fuel Stations
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Tumbeta Private Game Reserve
Family game-lodge camp in the Matlabas river valley with six units for up to 24 guests, a boma, waterhole braai area an…
Lodges & Game Lodges
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Valozone 70 Guest House
Fifteen en-suite rooms with kitchenettes, air-conditioning and smart TVs, plus covered parking and a backup generator.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
ValView Guest Lodge
Guest lodge in the Kwaggasvlakte Valley about 5 km outside Thabazimbi with air-conditioned en-suite rooms, some with ki…
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
Van Graan JF & Van der Wateren
Law firm.
Legal & Attorneys
Thabazimbi, Limpopo
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