Limpopo City Guide

The Limpopo offers a mosaic of exceptional scenic landscape, a fascinating cultural heritage, an abundance of wildlife species and many nature-based tourism opportunities.

Modern towns, good roads and excellent accommodation establishments enable the tourists to enjoy to the full the fascinating province.
Polokwane is the capital of the province.

Main Cities & Towns in Limpopo

Bela-Bela | Bela-Bela Map
In the sunshine town of Bela-Bela (Warmbaths), there is something for every need; from fun activities like our world famous cable-ski, to conference facilities.

Haenertsburg | Haenertsburg Map
Originally a gold rush town that sprung up in 1887, Haenertsburg is now a destination for the avid hiker, the urban escapee, and the nature lover.

Hoedspruit | Hoedspruit Map
Hoedspruit provides access to the Kruger Park and various surrounding game reserves and is the ideal base to explore South Africa`s wildlife from.

Lephalale (Ellisras) | Lephalale (Ellisras) Map
West of the Mogol River in the distinctive bushveld landscape of the foothills of the Waterberg Range lies the busy town of Lephalale.

Makhado (Louis Trichardt) | Makhado (Louis Trichardt) Map
Situated in a tropical area surrounded by senic splendour Makhado (previously Louis Trichardt) offers the visitor a variety of leisure activities.

Modimolle | Modimolle Map
Modimolle (previously Nylstroom) is the commercial centre of the Waterberg plateau, and a popular local tourist destination given its attractive surrounding and excellent facilities.

Mokopane | Mokopane Map
Just two hours from Gauteng, Mokopane (previously Potgietersrus) acts as the perfect getaway destination and the ideal stopover for travellers en route to Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Kruger National Park.

Mookgophong | Mookgophong Map
Mookgophong in the Waterberg is also known by its former name, Naboomspruit, and established in 1910 when tin was discovered here. Today it is an attractive town with its clean tree-lined streets, while retaining its historic charm

Musina | Musina Map
Situated in the lovely Limpopo Valley, close to the border to Zimbabwe. Sub-tropical climate, in the midst of game and nature reserves, this is an ultimate destination for a traveller in Southern Africa.

Phalaborwa | Phalaborwa Map
Phalaborwa, situated next to the Kruger Park, is a modern town and a major provider of ore for South Africa's mining industry.

Polokwane | Polokwane Map
Polokwane (previously Pietersburg) is the capital of Limpopo and ideally situated for game viewing, Kruger National Park visits, cultural & historical experience and break-aways into the mountains.

Thabazimbi | Thabazimbi Map
Massive iorn-ore reserves brought about the establishment of Thabazimbi � gateway to Marakele National Park.

Thohoyandou | Thohoyandou Map
Thohoyandou is the centre for southern Venda situated in a beautiful area and offering many fascinating tourist attractions.

Tzaneen | Tzaneen Map
A busy town in the picturesque Letaba district with tropical and subtropical farming and only 90 minutes drive from Kruger National Park.

Vaalwater | Vaalwater Map
Vaalwater, in the Waterberg, is surrounded by game farms and nature reserves and is an excellent eco-destination.