Looking into visiting the Limpopo Province but not sure where to go? There are top five hidden gems nestled within the Garden of Eden that you can visit.
Whether you’re a Limpopian or not; the thought of taking a holiday in other provinces or out of the country might have crossed your mind a few times as Limpopo is mistakenly perceived to be a no-man’s-land with extreme hot weather conditions or a thorn bush-covered place. Did you know the province boasts of South African diverse cultures and languages; nature reserves, game lodges, breathtaking landscapes and beautiful hotels? If you’ve always made a mistake of not including the Limpopo Province in your #shotleft list, we hope these four places you can visit in Limpopo for leisure or fun adventures help you correct that.
EUPHORIA GOLF & LIFESTYLE ESTATE
Euphoria Golf & Lifestyle Estate offers a unique and memorable tranquil experience. The estate is set in the beautiful Waterberg mountain range, only two hours from Johannesburg and one and a half hours from Pretoria. The 18-hole championship golf course is the first in Africa to be designed by Annika Sorenstam and provides an exclusive experience. The Estate is also distinguished by a cableway which links the clubhouse to the mountain Estate and Ntshonalanga Restaurant, perfect for watching the sunset while enjoying breathtaking views. Euphoria also provides luxurious accommodation in the Bush Villas, a Hydro Spa, Water Park, a Golf Academy, Hiking and Birding which is also the perfect venue for conferencing and spectacular weddings. For more information visit Euphoria Estate.
ENTABENI GAME RESERVE
Entabeni is a private game reserve situated within the Limpopo Province of South Africa in the game-rich Welgevonden area. This is a convenient safari option as it is located within an easy three hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria provides a big five experience in a malaria free area. The reserve traverses over 22 000 beautiful hectares and offers the visitor a wide variety of landscapes, each of which is home to its own variety of wildlife. You can experience great ravines, wide open plains, dense bushveld and forested hills all in one day at the Entabeni Safari Conservancy. For more information visit SA-Venues.
RITSAKO GAME LODGE
Ritsako Game Lodge is a newly and luxuriously constructed lodge that offers a bush safari for tourists, business activities and casual travellers. Yes, the Big Five can be viewed around the secured premises. The lodge offers 19 catered luxury suites overlooking a private swimming pool, two private suites and 10 self-catering accommodation units. Our self catering accommodation is ideally suited for couples, business travelers, families or groups. Our units feature air-conditioning, room service, daily housekeeping, a private bathroom, hairdryer, in-room safe, free-standing fan, iron and ironing board (on request), and laundry services. The private boma is the perfect setting for family or friends to gather around the fire to chat about the days happenings while enjoying a traditional South African braai. For more information visit Safari Now.
MAGOEBASKLOOF ADVENTURE
Magoebaskloof Adventures is a magical place where mountain meets river and the spirit of adventure is born. Magoebaskloof Adventures’ wooden chalets are in the indigenous forest on the edge of the Letaba Gorge with stunning views. Enjoy an adventure activity on site, explore the scenic area or attend a local festival. Magoebaskloof boasts a host of activities including; fishing, hiking, birding, scenic drives, visits to beautiful open gardens and organic farms. For the adrenaline junkies there are challenging adventure sports and mountain bike trails. For more information visit safarinow.com
Source: Safari Now & SA-Venues.