Northern Limpopo
South Africa's Wild North
Follow the Limpopo Valley to Mapungubwe, spend time in the Soutpansberg, and explore the far north of Kruger. Find the stays and experiences that make the journey yours.
Southern Africa (general; not specific to northern Limpopo)
Where to go
Where will the north take you?
Start with a place that interests you, then see what you could add nearby.
All regions- 01Mapungubwe and the Limpopo ValleySandstone, baobabs and the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe, around Mapungubwe's World Heritage landscape.
- 02Soutpansberg and VendaThe salt-pan mountains, Venda's forests, lakes and makers, from Makhado to Thohoyandou.
- 03Pafuri and northern KrugerFever trees, the Luvuvhu River and Kruger's quiet north, from Punda Maria to Crooks' Corner.
- 04Blouberg and western LimpopoBlouberg, the Makgabeng plateau and the bushveld around Alldays and the Mogalakwena.
- 05Magoebaskloof and the gatewaysThe roads in: Magoebaskloof's forests, Polokwane, Letsitele, Giyani and the connections from Hoedspruit.
- 06Tuli, BotswanaAcross the Limpopo: the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, an extension beyond Mapungubwe.
What to do
Build a journey around what you love
Give a day to rock art or follow a guide into the bush. Leave room for mountain walks and time beside the river.
- Adventure
- Art
- Birding
- Conservation
- Craft
- Living culture
- Cycling
- Drink
- Events
- Food
- Gardens
- Heritage
- Landscapes
- Nature
- Photography
- Rivers
- Wildlife and safari
- Walking
- Wellness
Bird spotting
Mapungubwe / Limpopo Valley
A guided birding outing shaped around your interests.
Buysdorp Moutoon Trail
Buysdorp / Soutpansberg
A community-guided walk through the Buysdorp kloof.
Conservation and wildlife tracking
Mapungubwe / Limpopo Valley
See how field tracking supports wildlife conservation.
David Letsoalo birding
Magoebaskloof / gateway
Explore Magoebaskloof’s birding habitats with a specialist guide.
Few & Far nature and wellness experiences
Soutpansberg / Makhado
Walking, birding and wellness across Luvhondo’s mountain landscape.
Game drives
Mapungubwe / Limpopo Valley
Explore Mapesu and Mapungubwe from an open game viewer.
Where to stay
Find your base in the north
Compare tented camps with private houses, lodge rooms and camping. Each listing explains the setting and what to check before you travel.
Journeys
A few ways to make the journey
Use these ideas as a starting point. The Heritage Route is one way to explore the region; you can also plan around wildlife, walking or a longer stay in one place.
- 1The Heritage RouteFollow the story of the Limpopo Valley's early kingdoms, its rock art and the living culture of the north.
- 2Wildlife and big landscapesCombine private reserves in the Limpopo Valley with the far north of Kruger, and cross to Tuli if you have the time.
- 3On footWalking camps in the far north of Kruger, mountain trails in the Soutpansberg and guided bush walks.
- 4A longer stay in one placeChoose one base and let the area come to you: day trips, guides, art studios and time by the river.
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Share your dates, group size and the places that interest you. We'll contact the relevant hosts to check options and help you take the next step.
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