5.9M
Population
123,910 km²
Area
2,720m
Highest Peak
1000+
Rock Art Sites

Limpopo: History & Culture

Discover Limpopo

Limpopo Province stretches across South Africa’s far north, bordering Zimbabwe and Botswana. The name derives from the Limpopo River, which forms the international boundary. This remote province is home to some of Southern Africa’s most significant archaeological sites — San rock art panels dating back millennia, and Mapungubwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where a medieval African kingdom thrived from the 9th to 13th centuries.

Heritage & Landmarks

What Makes Limpopo Special

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San Rock Art

Ancient bushman paintings scattered across caves and rock shelters — thousands of years old.

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Mapungubwe

UNESCO site of a lost African kingdom — gold, ivory and trade routes from 900–1300 AD.

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Waterberg Plateau

Vast table-top mountain with hiking trails, wildlife and breathtaking vistas.

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Kruger Border

Northern gateway to Kruger National Park and legendary wildlife corridors.

Explore Limpopo

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Where to Stay

Featured Accommodation

Hotel
4.7
Good
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit ↗
📍 Radisson Entrance Circle, R527, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit Exceptional 4.7/5 hotel in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Kruger Gateway. Property Details Type: Hotel Guest Rating: 4.7/5 (Google, 1185 reviews) Contact & Location Address: Radisson Entrance Circle, R527, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa Phone: 015 023 1979 Website: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-safari-hoedspruit Photo: Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Safari Hotel
4.5
Good
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa ↗
📍 2 Hendrik Van Eck Street, Phalaborwa, 1390, South Africa

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa Excellent 4.5/5 safari hotel in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, Kruger Gateway — 200 m from Phalaborwa Gate. Property Details Type: Safari Hotel Stars: ★★★★ Guest Rating: 4.5/5 (Google, 966 reviews) Amenities Swimming pool, Gym, Kids playground, Free Wi-Fi, Room service, Cleaning and laundry service, Gift shop, Tour/sightseeing desk, Bar/lounge, Facilities...

✓ Swimming pool✓ Gym✓ Kids playground✓ Free Wi-Fi

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