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Limpopo, South Africa’s northernmost province, offers the South African traveller a variety of experiences which few other destinations can match, including everything from breathtaking mountain splendour to adrenalin-rushing adventures. Named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, this province is especially rich in wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures.

Tourists need only take the N1 highway, which crosses the province from south to north. This route takes the South African traveller past Louis Trichardt to Musina, before ending at the Beit Bridge Border Post. During this 350 km drive, South African travellers will encounter a diversity of things from citrus orchards and ostriches to sunflowers and kudus to thorn trees, baobabs and spectacular mountain passes.

This Great North Road from Pretoria was first carved by the creaking wheels of ox wagons. Today, when the South African traveller follows the footsteps of the Voortrekkers, they’ll journey on fast, safe roads and enjoy every modern amenity as they cross the land of legend. Ruins and relics abound in and around ancient forests, sparkling trout waters, hot mineral springs and dramatic waterfalls.

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Much of this unique province has remained unchanged for centuries, offering unlimited opportunities for South African tourists to encounter ancient lands holding pre-historic secrets. Mysteries of the past are still being discovered at many archaeological sites and the fascinating encounters of more modern history date back to 300 AD when the first black Africans cr5ossed the great Limpopo. The Voortrekkers, who didn’t arrive until the early nineteenth century, added their own colour with the numerous battles they provoked with the indigenous African people.

The northern section of the Kruger National Park, which is located in Limpopo, is renowned for its large herds of elephant and buffalo and abundant bird life. On the park's western border, excellent privately owned game reserves and lodges offer luxurious, air-conditioned accommodation and day and night game viewing in open 4x4’s. The mountainous area of the Waterberg is also home to numerous other game reserves, each in its unique way providing a rewarding experience to South African Travellers.

The Soutpansberg range, one of the most spectacular regions of South Africa, should be explored at leisure by following at least one of the forest trails. Beyond the mountains, mopane trees and giant, ancient baobab trees dominate the plains sweeping northward to Zimbabwe. There are 340 indigenous tree species here, an abundance of animal life and the world’s highest concentration of leopard.

But, more important than the provinces physical and wildlife attributes are its people. Seven of the nation’s official languages are spoken here, and the South African traveller will always receive a friendly welcome.

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