Limpopo

Named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, Limpopo is South Africa’s northernmost province. It borders Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana, making it the ideal gateway to Africa. The region is rich in fabulous scenery, history and cultural treasures.

It is home to many ancient cultures and historical figures such as Modjadji, the fabled Rain Queen. The Stone Age and Iron Age relics of Makapansgat Valley and the treasures of Mapungubwe date back to time immemorial. The first black Africans moved across the Limpopo before 300 AD. The Voortrekkers arrived in the early 19th century, after which there were many ferocious battles with the indigenous Africans.

Limpopo Straddling the northern Kruger Park, Limpopo Province offers numerous wildlife safaris and nature trails – visit untamed Africa at its finest. This is the land of wide-open bushveld, big skies, the ever-present thorn tree and the mystical baobab tree...Read more

Province Statistics

Capital: Polokwane

Surface Area: 123 900 sq km

Population: 5 360 000

Official languages : English, Afrikaans, Ndebele, South Sotho, North Sothom Swati, Tsonga, Xhosa and Zulu.

Predominant Religions : Christian. Also Hindu, Muslim and traditional religions.

Currency : Rand

Time Zone : GMT +2

International Dialling Code : + 27

Voltage Requirements : 220/250V, 50hz. Sockets take plugs with 3 large round pins.

When To Go : Limpopo is renowned for its hot yet pleasant summers and dry winters.  Its weather is characterized by almost year-round sunshine.  It can get very hot in summer (October – March), with temperatures rising to 27ºC (80,6 ºF) and, sometimes, even touching the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s Fahrenheit).

Highlights:

• Baobab Tree Pub
• Kruger National Park
• Modjadji Nature Reserve
• Waterberg Region
• Soutpansberg Region