Mpumalanga & The Limpopo Province

Mpumalanga means “land of the rising sun” and this incredible region of South Africa attracts visitors from all over the world. Waiting to be experienced is the exhilarating wildlife, secluded mountain retreats, ancient ruined cities, wild water sports, and some of South Africa's most diverse and vibrant African cultures.

South Africa’s northernmost province, Limpopo, borders onto Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana and is rich in wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures. The northern section of the Kruger National Park, which is located in Limpopo, is renowned for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, significant numbers of tsessebe and sable, and a rich bird life.

The world-famous Kruger National Park’s Southern section offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive private game reserves in South Africa. The 65,000-hectare Reserve is located on the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park. There are no restricting fences between the Kruger Park and Sabi Sands and the wildlife roams freely between the two game reserves offering an amazing safari experience.

The magnificent Panorama Route is best known for its cultural heritage and its dramatic landscapes. One of the major highlights of the region is The Blyde River Canyon Nature Sanctuary, home to spectacular wildlife, birdlife and plant-life and some of the best views in the country.

Marvel at the Baobab Trees - one of the trees in Africa with the longest lifespan. Some of those you can see in Limpopo are over 3,000 years old but the average ones found in the northern parts of Limpopo are between 300 and 500 years old. Incredible!

Suggested Accommodation

Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve is situated in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, bordering the world famous Kruger National Park.  The Big 5, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard are all abundant, and viewing them from open game drive vehicles with experienced rangers at a close proximity is a speciality. The 5 Star Luxury Lodge provides fine dining and an extensive wine cellar, and is situated on a hilltop sanctuary overlooking a natural waterhole. Each of the 8 glass-fronted air-conditioned suites with private plunge pools have superb views out into the bush.

Djuma Private Game Reserve
Djuma Private Game Reserve is situated in the Sabi Sands. Boasting 9,000 hectares of bushveld, Djuma Game Reserve offers fantastic game viewing that includes the 'Big Five'. Djuma Vuyatela Lodge is an exclusive lodge that offers guests a traditional and authentic safari experience. The all-suite lodge has 8 air-conditioned suites with a separate lounge, dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Djuma Bush Lodge is situated in an indigenous garden in a grove of Tambotie trees and offers luxurious family accommodation in 8 chalets, with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, a library, a plunge pool and game-viewing decks looking out over a waterhole.

Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Rhino Post Safari Lodge is a 16-bed lodge, set on the banks of the Mutlumuvi Riverbed, in a 12,000 hectare private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park. The nature of a wilderness area is that there are no permanent structures, so Rhino Post Safari Lodge was built using natural materials of stone, wood, thatch and canvas to create an authentic bush ambience. Each luxury suite is exquisitely decorated and includes bedroom and lounge with impressive views of the riverbed from the bathroom, outdoor shower and decked patio. This unique wilderness area offers ecotourists the ideal place for encounters with the Big Five and allows visitors to track elephant and rhino on foot or view them from the comfort of open safari vehicles.

Pafuri Camp
Pafuri Camp is situated between the Limpopo and the Luvuvhu Rivers in the northern sector of the Kruger National Park, in a 24,000-hectare area called the Pafuri or the Makuleke. The area is in complete contrast to the southern section of Kruger Park and the Sabi Sands. Accommodation at the camp consists of 20 tents broken down onto Pafuri East (7 tents) and Pafuri West (13 tents). Each tent is on a raised platform 2 metres above the ground, and all are en-suite and under a shaded canopy on elevated boardwalks under canvas. Dinner is server in the riverbed in front of camp, on wooden decks overlooking the river, or indoors under thatch. Activities at Pafuri are extremely varied – from day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicle, walks, hides and specialist children’s activities, this superb camp offers the ultimate safari experience.