10 Nature & Parks in Limpopo Province That You Shouldn't Miss

January 5, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Limpopo (UK: /lɪmˈpoʊpoʊ/) is the northernmost province of South Africa. It is named after the Limpopo River, which forms the province's western and northern borders. The name "Limpopo" has its etymological origin in the Northern Sotho language word diphororo tša meetse, meaning "strong gushing waterfalls". The capital is Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg).
Restaurants in Limpopo Province

1. Mama Tau White Lions Breeding Project

Visgat Road, 0555 South Africa +27 14 763 3661
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Mama Tau White Lions Breeding Project

For centuries rumours of mysterious white lions have been circulating in Africa; legend said their white pelage represented the good to be found in any creature. Enjoy close encounters with the rare white lions in a comfortable open car; guided drives are leaded by an experienced guide who will help you know better these wonderful predators. Open daily from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm - prior reservation mandatory.

2. Adventures with Elephants

Bela Bela 0480 South Africa +27 14 734 7730 [email protected] http://www.adventureswithelephants.co.za/
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Adventures with Elephants

Located on a beautiful wildlife reserve just an hour and a half's drive from Pretoria and adjacent to the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, Adventures with Elephants invites you into the elephant’s world for an unrivaled hands-on educational interaction that introduces you to our gentle giants! Learn from the team’s in-depth knowledge and share in their passion for this special herd of elephants. Join us for this unique and extraordinary experience that will leave you humbled and moved. Please contact us for information on our educational interactions, additional activities such as Bathing & Nature walks with elephants, elephant game viewing experience, romance in the bush, photography, filming and other tailor-made activities.

Reviewed By Travel817677 - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa

I can't explain in words the feeling to be so close and touch and interact with these majestic animals,Amazing , Awesome , Unreal does not even compare. The most important thing is that these are elephants that was rescued from certain death,They are not wild elephants tamed for monetary purposes.There is 7 elephants in total.They are so friendly and calm , you can see they have been treated well, when you hear each one's story ,it's heartbreaking.The guide was very informative.The staff was friendly and well organized.The elephant's memory is amazing,We got to hug them , play ball with them , play a memory game with them and had lots of photo opportunities.We took our own photos and also ended up buying the DVD (quality of photos was amazing) Off season is the best time to go , fewer people ,more time with the elephants. I got to place my hand inside the elephant's mouth and feel his tongue while feeding it.I also got kissed twice by the elephant :) This visit was to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary.This is something I will remember for the rest of my life. I want to take my children there soon.

3. Hoedspruit Reptile Centre

R527 Farm Blyderus, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 15 795 5203 [email protected] http://www.kinyonga.net/
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Hoedspruit Reptile Centre

We are a unique Reptile Centre dedicated to “conservation through education and research”. We offer a wide variety of accredited educational programs, reptile handling courses and training, photographic tours, volunteering opportunities and internships. We have a diverse variety of local and exotic reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids on display. We are open to the public seven days a week including all public holidays. We are destination for learning and excitement for all ages.

Reviewed By willsmithorg2

We booked the slightly more expensive private tour and had an amazing time. My wife didn't want to come so I just took me and my 2 boys (5 and 8 at the time). The guide started off with showing us some very venomous snakes and explaining how the venom of different snakes worked. He was clearly passionate about reptiles and snakes and loved his job. He had time for all our questions and really made the experience great. We then moved on to lizards where we spent a lot of time stroking an iguana, several other lizards, and even feeding a chameleon by holding food in our mouths! Then it was time to hold a huge python, it weighed more than we could hold. Then a tour round some other sections including snapping turtles and crocodiles. Finally the guide fed a venomous snake a mouse and we watched it eat the mouse. The guide was so kind to me and my kids, we all came away with a much greater love and appreciation of reptiles. In all we were there probably 2.5 hours.

4. Bambelela Wildlife Care&Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Farm

447 Groot Nylsoog KR, Bela Bela 0480 South Africa +27 14 736 4090 [email protected] http://www.bambelela.org.za
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Bambelela Wildlife Care&Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation Farm

5. Feracare Wildlife Centre

431 Diepdrift, Bela Bela 0480 South Africa +27 82 352 0940 [email protected] http://www.feracare.co.za
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Feracare Wildlife Centre

Take a guided trip around our project and experience the animals of FeraCare Wildlife Centre. You will be driven around by our guide and see a number of South Africa's indigenous, and often endangered wildlife species including the Bat eared fox, the Caracal, African Wild Dog, the black backed jackal, some owl species and of course, the Cheetah.

Reviewed By chrmou - Haacht, Belgium

Feracare Wildlife Centre is a great place in Bela Bela as a stopover. The accomodations are clean and spacious. Have your breakfast while enjoying the beautiful scenery of this place. Feracare is one of the leading wildlife centres with the expertise in rehabilitating cheetahs and other wildlife back into the wild. During your stay you can experience several activities such as feeding cheetahs, cheetah run and do a wildlife tour in the reserve. Every time is coming home far away from home.

6. Loebies Gasteplaas

Loubad Road Klein Elandsfontein, Bela Bela 0480 South Africa +27 83 520 9172 http://loebies.com
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Loebies Gasteplaas

Reviewed By JulesBeetge

Rooms awesome, people very friendly, location is just right, outside town in the wild with wild animals. Will definitely go back.

7. Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

R40 Between Hoedspruit and Klaserie Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 15 793 1633 [email protected] http://www.hesc.co.za
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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC), has been in operation for almost 30 years, and is one of South Africa’s leading conservation and rehabilitation centre’s for Rhino’s and Elephants, as well as being respected for one of the longest standing, and most successful cheetah breeding and conservation programme’s in the country too. We have daily tours, which are 2 hours in length. You will have a dedicated guide that gives you an informative and educational tour of the centre on a game vehicle. The "Cheetah Focus Tour" is starts between 7:30 - 8am Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sundays only. Please note we do not allow guests to touch the animals, we always maintain a respectful distance, and never encroach on their space. Only the staff or volunteer students where applicable are permitted, to keep human interaction to the very minimum. Their safety and well-being is our first and foremost concern at HESC. We recommend booking ahead to ensure availability.

Reviewed By Sharon527 - Johannesburg, South Africa

Loved the two hour tour, the vultures flying in was awesome but thoroughly enjoyed every moment, from start to finish. We were welcomed and felt totally at ease. The curio shop was lovely, Jassie our tour guide was excellent and passionate and explained every thing to us. Truly an experience I will put in my happy memory box

8. Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

R531, Hoedspruit South Africa 015 – 795 5236 [email protected] http://www.moholoholo.co.za/
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Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Reviewed By 395ally - Johannesburg, South Africa

This should be a must-see on the way to Orpen and Phalaborwa Gates to KNP, particularly with children. Tours at 10h00 and 15h00 can leave Jo'burg at 09h00 and make it. Large range of rescued animals including eagles/ vultures and lion/ leopard/ cheetah/ wild dogs/ hyena/ cerval/ honey badger/ etc and some buck. Can see them up close as they are mainly human imprinted so cannot be returned to the wild and are not afraid of humans. Seeing the speed an agility of the leopard climbing a tree was spectacular. A highlight of our trip to the Park. Nice small coffee and snack shop/ good museum and curio shop. We stayed at near by Forest Camp which is part of same set up - very good.

9. Hippo Jessica

Essex Road P.O.BOX 1629, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 15 795 5249 http://www.jessicahippo.com/
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Hippo Jessica

Reviewed By G750DMpaulas - Leicester, United Kingdom

Jessica is a must if you are in the area. Where in the world do you get the chance to feed and give a bottle of tea to a fully grown hippo, and for just R100. This is an amazing experience that you really need to visit. Jessica has every opportunity to go off to the wild hippos, it is her choice to stay around humans. She is a wild animal and safety precautions are followed. Still allowing you to get close enough to touch this lovely animal, feed her corn and give her a bottle of tea. She was easy to find when on the R527 towards Hoedspruit turn left towards Essex and you will see signs for Jessica, follow the road and you will find her on the right hand side.

10. Phiphidi Waterfall

Thohoyandou South Africa
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Phiphidi Waterfall

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