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Limpopo, the northern most province of South Africa, offers the outdoor enthusiast a multitude of options from guest houses, lodges, game reserves and farm-stay accommodation to magnificent hiking trails that range across the entire province. The winter months are the best time to explore this beautiful area as the temperatures can soar into the mid to upper 30’s during summer months and can be unpleasantly humid. The area is dominated by the magnificent Waterberg Soutpansberg and Drakensberg mountain ranges, each providing unequalled opportunities to enjoy your type of eco-tourism. In this issue we take the opportunity of looking at places to stay. Bushcamps, Game Reserves, Lodges and Guest Houses Red Mountain Country House Rooiberg is a former Tin mining village which is accessed by way of the R516, the tarred road that runs between Thabazimbi and Bela Bela (Warmbaths). The village is made up of the different former mine buildings, all beautifully restored. Rooiberg is home to Red Mountain Country House, a period building that tells the tale of the glory of the heyday of mining in South Africa. The house offers 12 double rooms with either bed and breakfast or full board options. Explore the spacious grounds on foot or do the more energetic option of walking the newly developed hiking trail. A cocktail can also be enjoyed around the crystal clear swimming pool. For more information click here. Leshiba Wilderness Another gem in the Limpopo Province, Leshiba is situated about 40km west of Louis Trichardt among the peaks of the beautiful Soutpansberg mountain range. There is accommodation to suite every person’s pocket including the stunning Venda Village that offers luxury with the tang of ethnicity. After an exploration of the reserve on foot or a game drive, sit and relax on the pool deck and watch the Rhino come down to the waterhole to drink. There is a variety of trails that span the area and include a kloof walk that passes through a stunning gorge with rock pools and water cascades. For more information click here. Mateke Game Farm Travel north on the R510 from Thabazimbi and then take the Diamant gravel road which takes you along the border of Marakele National Park. Along this road you will come across the 2000ha Mateke Game Farm which must rank as one of the best examples of African Bushveld in South Africa. The perennial Mamba River provides a focal point for the reserve with its crystal clear rock pools, its cascades and the wide variety of indigenous vegetation that forms the verdant cover for most of the reserve. Wildlife is also quite plentiful and includes troops of naughty monkeys and baboons that are always opportunists when they see food left unattended. Accommodation on offer takes several forms, from a basic tree house for hikers to wellequipped chalets. Things to do on the farm include 4x4, hiking and game viewing on foot. For more information click here. 2 Jacana News
Africa on foot This is a beautiful small bushcamp in the greater Kruger Park close to the town of Hoedspruit. Experience the thrill of being in an unfenced camp with wildlife all around you including the ‘Big Five’. Experienced qualified and knowledgeable game rangers guide you on walks that are tailor-made to your requirements. For more information click here Pomphuis Cottages A charming, thatch, fully self-contained cottage /honeymoon suite situated next to the cattle kraal. An antique, brass double bed (linen provided), freestanding Victorian bathtub, candles and paraffin lamps provide the perfect setting in which to enjoy nature. For more information click here. Kondowe Nature Reserve A beautiful, secluded reserve 75km from Phalaborwa Gate KNP and 95km from Tzaneen, this selfcatering camp has two four berth chalets that are ideal for that holiday away in the African bush. Birding and game viewing are both rewarding. For more information click here. Enthavine Kliphuis This remote self-catered cottage is situated among the forests of the Entabeni area close to the town of Luvubu sleeps 6-8 people. Go for short walks or follow parts of the well-known Entabeni hiking trail. For more information click here. 3 Jacana News
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