Limpopo was previously called the Northern Province. The game viewing in Limpopo is superb and possibly the best in South Africa hence Limpopo is the best Eco-tourism destination in Southern Africa. Limpopo has spectacular mountain scenery, which beckons hikers, climbers and bikers while mystic cultural destinations intrigue both local and international tourists.

Limpopo's six tourism regions offer travellers a vivid contrast between the highveld splendours of the Waterberg, Soutpansberg and Magoebaskloof mountains and the wildlife delights of the Lowveld, including the northern reaches of the Kruger National Park. Polokwane, on the Great North road to Zimbabwe, is at the economic and geographic heart of the province. Other prime tourist and business destinations include Makhado at the foot of the Soutpansberg mountains, Tzaneen, east of the lovely Magoebaskloof pass, Mokopane, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa, situated a mere stone’s throw from the Kruger National Park.

Satisfy your curiosity about the origins of mankind at Mapungubwe. Offering tantalising clues to our prehistoric past, the remains of this World Heritage Site bear testimony to the first and greatest Southern African kingdom and civilisation ever to have flourished, with treasures dating back millions of years. Immerse yourself in ancient history in the caves of Makapan's Valley, directly linked to the same archaeological series as the Cradle of Humankind in Sterkfontein. This is where sediments, fossils, bones and artefacts found in the area have revealed a unique record of hominid occupation and evolution dating back more than 3,3 million years. Take a walk among age-old cycads in the Modjadji Nature Reserve housing the world-renowned Modjadji ‘Palms’, and try to imagine how long it took these magnificent plants to grow under vehement protection by generations of BaLobedu people and their rain-making queens. Imbibe the essence of the six local cultures that call this province home. Immensely proud of their land, Limpopo's locals are eager to share it with strangers. The Sepedi saying Moeng etla ka gagešo re je ka wena bears testimony to this warm-hearted spirit - 'As a visitor you are welcome into our homes because we all benefit from your visit.'

Spot the 'Big Five' from your safari vehicle or go game-tracking on foot. This is untamed Africa at its finest - the land of wide-open bushveld, big skies and the ever-present thorn tree. From game-viewing in its numerous nature reserves to discovering more about prehistoric human habitation, Limpopo has something for everyone. And for the more adventurous, the extreme sports on offer will thrill even the most daring adrenaline enthusiast.