Groblersdal
Groblersdal is a farming town in the Olifants River valley in southern Limpopo, a short drive north of Loskop Dam. It is the seat of Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in Sekhukhune District. It is described as South Africa's second-largest irrigation settlement, producing citrus, table grapes, cotton, wheat, maize, vegetables, peanuts and lucerne, and serves as the shopping hub for the surrounding farms and villages.
History
The town was laid out on the farm Klipbank and named after its original owner, W.J. Grobler. It grew around the Loskop Dam irrigation scheme after the dam on the Olifants River was completed in 1939. The municipality, formerly Greater Groblersdal, is now named after anti-apartheid activist Elias Motsoaledi.
Getting there
Groblersdal lies on the N11, with the R25 linking it to Bronkhorstspruit and Gauteng. Loskop Dam is about 15-20 minutes south, and Marble Hall is 26 km to the north-west. Pretoria and Johannesburg are roughly two hours away by road.
Weather & climate
Warm bushveld climate (about 920 m above sea level). Summers are hot, with most rain falling as afternoon thunderstorms from about November to March. Winters are mild, sunny and dry, with cool nights.
Things to do
- Farm visits and farm stallsGroblersdal is the country's second-largest irrigation settlement. The valley grows citrus, table grapes, cotton, wheat, vegetables and more.
- Fishing and boating at Loskop DamThe dam has boat slipways and is known for bream and carp angling. Water skiing, windsurfing and boat-based game viewing are also possible.
- Golf at Groblersdal Golf Club9-hole, par-36 parkland course near town. It is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, and booking tee times is recommended.
Things to see
- Loskop Dam Nature Reserve12,700 ha reserve around Loskop Dam on the Olifants River. It was established in 1940 and is home to almost 70 mammal species. You can view game on foot or by boat, and the dam is good for bream and carp angling.
- Loskop Reptile ParkFamily reptile park just before the entrance to Loskop Dam Nature Reserve.
- Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve (Flag Boshielo Dam)Reserve of about 9,200 ha around Flag Boshielo Dam, roughly 42 km north of Groblersdal. Wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and brown hyena, and visitors come for picnics, birding and fishing.
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SUPERSPAR Groblersdal
SUPERSPAR supermarket on Grobler Avenue with an attached TOPS liquor store.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
SUPERSPAR Groblersdal Mall
SUPERSPAR supermarket in Groblersdal Mall.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Supreme Autobody & Towing
Panel beating and towing service.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Suzuki Groblersdal
Suzuki dealership.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
TATA Groblersdal
TATA vehicle outlet.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
TM Nissan Groblersdal
Nissan dealership selling new and used vehicles.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Ukujabula
Self-catering accommodation in Groblersdal.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Usave Groblersdal
Shoprite Group Usave discount grocery store.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Van Riebeeck Drankwinkel
Bottle store.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
VEK Kruisgenerasie Groblersdal
Church.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Vyfster Drankwinkel
Bottle store.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
W de Beer Inc
Attorneys.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Wegbreek Groblersdal
Game-farm getaway near Groblersdal.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Weideman Attorneys
Attorneys.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Welverdiend Safaris
Self-catering units in the Loskop bushveld near Groblersdal.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Wildwood Events Venue & Nature Retreat
B&B retreat with 24 rooms, a pool, pub, restaurant and conference room. It also has a wedding chapel and hall.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Wilson Guest House
Guest house about 3 km from the town centre with standard and superior rooms, a self-catering option and back-up electr…
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Wimpy Groblersdal Mall
Wimpy family restaurant in Groblersdal Mall.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Woolworths Groblersdal Mall
Woolworths clothing store, expanding with a Woolworths Food section as part of the mall revamp.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Ya Rena Guest House
Guesthouse for business and leisure travellers on the edge of the Groblersdal CBD, about 20 minutes north of Loskop Dam.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
Yellowstone Creek Spur Steak Ranch
Spur family steakhouse in Groblersdal Mall.
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Groblersdal, Limpopo
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