Limpopo Tours

Contact Information:

Harris Rikhotso - Manager: Trade Relations
Limpopo Tourism and Parks, 13 Grobler Street, Polokwane, 0699, South Africa
P O Box 2814, Polokwane, 0700, South Africa
harrisr@golimpopo.com
www.golimpopo.com
Phone: +27 (0) 15 290 7300
Fax: +27 (0) 15 290 7370

South Africa's unspoilt Limpopo Province, is the preferred eco-tourism destination in Southern Africa offering visitors the thrill of Africa. It is the land of legends and myths where the divide between the past and the present is thinly disguised. Discover archaeological sites of ancient kingdoms, sacred lakes, holy forests, Modjadji the enigmatic Rain Queen and routes steeped in history and legendary places. Capture the spirit of adventure and follow in the footsteps on intrepid explorers and hunters of old. Explore remote, rugged terrain, creating your own adventure.

The Heritage Treasures of Limpopo
Adventure, Shopping (Business) & Cultural Route


The Heritage Treasures of Limpopo
Date: 2 - 6 May 2010
Tour Length: 4 nights, 5 days
Meeting Point: O.R. Tambo International Airport
Expenses Included: Ground Transport, Meals and Fees
Expenses Excluded: Flight Tickets

Day 1 - The Heritage Treasures of Limpopo - Sunday, 2 May 2010

Overnight at a game lodge in the Waterberg.

Day 2 - The Heritage Treasures of Limpopo - Monday, 3 May 2010

Enjoy a morning game drive, followed by breakfast and proceed to Tzaneen with a stop over in Polokwane, the capital of Limpopo. View lions at The Ranch Hotel before visiting Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum. Enjoy lunch at Magoebaskloof Hotel.

Overnight at a lodge in Tzaneen.

Day 3 - The Heritage Treasures of Limpopo - Tuesday, 4 May 2010

After breakfast visit Modjadji Royal Kraal to learn about the dynasty of the Rain Queen, view the tallest cycad trees in the world at Modjadji Cycad Reserve (Cycads are a protected tree species in South Africa and a permit is required to own them), view the African Ivory Route camp and the Sunland baobab tree (This baobab tree has a bar inside that can take up to 10 people inside). Proceed to Phalaborwa (The town of two summers) for lunch at Amarula Lapa, the home of Amarula Liquor. Overnight at Phalaborwa Safari Camp near the Phalaborwa gate to Kruger National Park.

Day 4 - The Heritage Treasures of Limpopo - Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Enjoy a bush breakfast with the wild in Kruger National Park then proceed on a game drive towards Shingwezi camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Overnight at Shingwezi camp.

Day 5 - The Heritage Treasures of Limpopo - Thursday, 6 May 2010

Exit Kruger National Park through the Pafuri gate enroute to Mapungubwe National Park - World Heritage Site. View the Hill of the Jackal and explore the hiking trails of this historical site.

Overnight at one of the camps in Mapungubwe.

The next morning drive back to Polokwane International Airport. (Note that all flight expenses will be for your own account)

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Adventure, Shopping (Business) & Cultural Route
Start Date: 12 - 15 May 2010
Length of Tour: 3 nights, 4 days
Meeting Point: O.R. Tambo International Airport
Expenses Included: Ground Transport, Meals and Fees
Expenses Excluded: Flight Tickets

Day 1 - Adventure, Shopping (Business) & Cultural Route - Friday, 12 May 2010

Meet your guide at O.R Tambo International Aiport and drive along the N1 North to the Doorndraai Nature Reserve for a boat cruise and fishing at the Doorndraai Dam.

Evening game drive & overnight at Entabeni Game Lodge in the Waterberg.

Day 2 - Adventure, Shopping (Business) & Cultural Route - Saturday, 13 May 2010

After breakfast drive to Polokwane for a shopping paradise, tour of the few conference facilities in Polokwane (The Ranch, Meropa, Oasis etc) and proceed to Bakone Malapa open air museum and explore the living culture of the Bakone people via Mokopane.

Overnight at a lodge in Sekhukhune.

Day 3 - Adventure, Shopping (Business) & Cultural Route - Sunday, 14 May 2010

After breakfast drive to the Bapedi Royal Kraal at Mamome for cultural dances and story telling. Lunch at the Royal Kraal. Visit of the statue of King Sekhukhune at Tsate.

Overnight at Burgersfort.

Day 4 - Adventure, Shopping (Business) & Cultural Route - Monday, 15 May 2010

After breakfast drive via R37 via Polokwane. Proceed for a tour at the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex (2010 host venue). Lunch at Polokwane and fly back to O.R Tambo International Aiport. (Note that all flight expenses will be for your own account)

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