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Northernmost province of South Africa
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Limpopo Province is South Africa’s northernmost province. It borders Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Limpopo takes up 10.2% of South Africa's land area. Named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, this province is rich in wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures.
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the provincial capital of Limpopo and a good base for game viewing, Kruger National Park visits, cultural & historical experience and break-aways into the mountains
Giyani is surrounded by a villages, that are rich in Tsonga cultural activities.
with the rush waning the town grew steadily, providing for its inhabitants while retaining its rural charm.
provides access to the Kruger Park and various surrounding game reserves and is the ideal base to explore South Africa's wildlife from.
near the Echo Caves
next to the Kruger Park, it is a modern town and a major provider of ore for South Africa's mining industry.
Thohoyandou is a town of about 70,000 people (2011) in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The capital of the Vhembe District Municipality, it is noted for its rich cultural heritage and history.
a busy town in the picturesque Letaba district with tropical and subtropical farming and only 90 minutes drive from Kruger National Park.
the mainly rural western part of the province
a UNESCO World Heritage site
a park is dominated by the Waterberg mountains with lush bushveld in the lower regions of the park
offers many hiking opportunities around the "cloud mountain" and its area.
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Nature & adventureMany of these parks are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. They can be visited for safaris, to see the African flora and fauna.
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