Information on Limpopo incl Kruger Park - South Africa
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Previously called the Northern Province, Limpopo is a land of beautiful and contrasting landscape, which is typical of Africa, hence it has become a favourite destination for leisure and adventure travellers worldwide.
Come to a region of infinite scenic beauty with a great diversity of natural and manmade attractions, rich cultural heritage and an abundance of wildlife and nature-based tourism opportunities.
Our network of protected areas and nature reserves are amongst the best on the African continent. Through these nature reserves, we seek to preserve our natural heritage for future generations and for sharing with the international community.
We have spectacular mountain scenery, which beckons hikers, climbers and bikers while mystic cultural destinations intrigue both local and international tourists. The game viewing is absolutely fantastic and possibly the best in the country hence we are the preferred Eco-tourism destination in Southern Africa
The breathtaking Limpopo Province invites you to come and partake of this land, where legend and mystery run like a river through some of the most spectacularly preserved landscapes on the African continent. For Big Five Safaris, Luxury Safari Lodges, Adventure travel, South African Cultural experiences, Wildlife, Game Parks and self drive holidays. We also offer all types of tailor-made guided tours.
Limpopo Province offers access to the worldrenowned Kruger National Park in its eastern region through the Pafuri, Punda Maria, Phalaborwa and Orpen gates. A sweeping expanse of indigenous bush, sub-tropical lowveld vegetation and terraced hills and the largest national park in South Africa, this unique wilderness area is one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world.
The park was established in 1898 and stretches for 350 km from south to north along the Mozambiquan border to where South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe meet. Covering an area of 20,000 km, the park is roughly the size of Israel or Wales.
Well known for its rich diversity of wildlife and habitat, Kruger offers visitors an excellent opportunity to experience close and exhilarating encounters with the 'Big Five' - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard - in a natural environment.
Wild dog, cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a variety of other species are also indigenous to the park - a veritable paradise for the wildlife enthusiast who can witness first hand the conservation of its over 147 mammal species, 507 bird species, 116 species of reptile, 49 fish species, 34 amphibian species and 380 indigenous tree species.
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