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» Southern Africa » South Africa » Provinces » Limpopo Province Limpopo Travel guideTourist Information - Accommodation - Map - Climate
The Limpopo is situated in northeastern South Africa, it a common border with Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. It also borders the provinces of Gauteng , the Mpumalanga and North-West province . Limpopo is mostly known for these magniques landscapes, its fauna and flora in many private reserves but also to the famous Kruger National Park , recognized internationally. What makes it a province is popular with tourists and South African. Those who also characterized, are the riches of his basement, mining is the main economic engine. It extracts the platinum, diamonds, coal, natural gas, ... The food industry, farming and hunting complete the provincial economy. In particular with the cultivation of bananas, pineapples, cotton. 80% of the hunting industry comes from Limpopo. But even with all this potential, the Limpopo is the poorest province of South Africa.
I. Limpopo map
Map of Limpopo II. Démography
The Limpopo has 5.5 million inhabitants for a 43-densitée persons/km2. Limpopo is the poorest province in South Africa but one of the richest in wildlife. The population of Limpopo is very diverse in language and culture. 97.3% of its population is 2.4% black against white. Pedi language, spoken by the majority is Northern Sotho is spoken by 57% of the population, followed by the Shangaan language, people, Tsonga (23%) of the Venda (12%). The Afrikaans is spoken by only 2.3% of the population of Limpopo. The Christian religion is the most important. AIDS comtamine 18.5% of the population, but if this rate is high, it is low compared to other provinces of South Africa. III. géographyLimpopo is superfie his hand, the fifth province of South Africa, it covers 10.2%.It is located at the north-east. The province is bordered to the east by Mozambique, Zimbabwe and North by Northwest at the botswana. In the South it borders the provinces of North-West, Gauteng and the province of Mpumanlanga. The relief of Limpopo consists mainly of a hilly landscape, with vast plains to loss of view, the high mountains and hills. The main highlights and mountain ranges are the Waterberg, the Strydpoort and the Drakensberg mountains, whose highest point is at 2328 meters. 
Relief Map of the Limpopo Province IV. climateLimpopo to a hot but very variable.In general, during the summer, from October to March, the afternoons are warm with showers rar and refreshment in the evening. In winter from May to September, the mornings are cool, with dry and sunny days. During this season the nights are cold but starry. V. Getting around in LimpopoThe road infrastructure, railway or air is very well developed oped in this province.» By Car :The main road through the province is the N1 highway.It goes through Musina - Louis Trichards - Polokwane - Mokopane - Modimolle - Bela Bela for rejointre Province Gauteg towards Pretoria , Johannesburg , Bloemfontein and Cape Town . Other roads are the liaison between the various cities of Limpopo: - The N11 through Martin's Bridge - Mokopane - Middelburg . - The Reliant Polokwane R71 - Tzaneen - Phalaborwa (Kruger Park). - The axis between R510 Thabazimbi and Lephalale. - The R33 joining Modimolle to Lephalale. highways in Limpopo and South Africa are paid : - Toll rate in South Africa Border Posts of the provinces are : - Beit Bridge (N1) - (Zimbabwe): 24h/24h. - Pafuri: Zimbabwe - Mozambique and Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. - Drift Bridge (R521) - Tuli (Botswana): 8h to 16h. - Grobler's Bridge (N11) - Martin's Drift (Botswana): from 8h to 18h. - Zanzibar (R561) - Botswana: 8h to 16h. Car Rental agencies in the Limpopo Province: - Rental Car Polokwane - Rental Car Mokopane - Rental Car Phalaborwa (Kruger Park) - Rental Car Tzaneen - Rental Car Hoedspruit The different car rental agencies in the Limpopo province are: - Avis - Budget car Location - Europcar - Location 4x4 AJC - Location de voiture Hertz : » By Bus :The bus network between polokwane and other cities in the province of Gauteng and direction are excellent.There diffrentes bus company to travel in Limpopo, such as : - Intercape: Private bus company and reliable linking many cities together. - SA RoadLink: luxury bus company. - Greyhound: higher quality service. - Translux: Connection between the largest cities of the province (luxurious). - Fun Lover Coaches: Possible connection between city and country of Limpopo frontaliés. » By Train :Another solution is to discover South Africa, is especially the Limpopo Travel by rail.The rail network Spoornet , connects the major city of the Limpopo. This mode of transport is neither luxurious nor quick, but offers an original way to discover beautiful landscapes and more, it is quite comfortable and safe. different railway lines traversing the Limpopo are: - Zimbabwe - Louis Trichardt - Polokwane - Mokopane - Modimolle - Bella Bella - Pretoria - Johannesburg. - Pretoria - Rustenberg - Thabazimbi - Lephalale. - Mokopane - Mookgophong - Zebezdiela. - Morbeng - Tzaneen - Letsitele - Gravelotte - Hoedspruit - Phalaborwa. - Morbeng - Tzaneen - Letsitele - Gravelotte - Hoedspruit - Klaserie - Barbeton. The railway companies are : - Rovos Rail : Ultimate in luxury, this company offers all modern comforts and more. Tel: +27 (0) 12 31 58 242 E-mail: marielle@rovos.co.za Internet: http://www.rovosrail.co.za - The Blue Train : Luxury Train also, this train is a true five-star stock. Tel: +27 (0) 12 334 8459 E-mail: info@bluetrain.co.za Internet: http://www.bluetrain.co.za - The Express Shongololo: Also in the luxurious design, this package offers you the possibility to discover Southern Africa. Tel: +27 (0) 11 483 0657 E-mail: info@shongololo.com Internet: http://www.shongololo.com - Spoornet : National Railway company, Spoornet transports nearly 5 million passengers each annnée. Tel: +27 (0) 11 773 44 37 E-mail: - Internet: http://www.spoornet.co.za - First Class : luxury train linking Johannesburg to Hoedspruit. Tel: +27 (0) 86 000 88 88 E-mail: - Internet: http://www.www.premiereclasse.co.za » By plane:The main airport in the region is the Limpopo Polokwane , 5km north of the City.This airport is directly linked to the other airport of South Africa. The airport of Hoedspruit, as to him, serves the Lodges and Reserves in eastern Limpopo. Various other airports, which offer here is a list of tracks attérissages to browse the various reserves of Limpopo. - Polokwane - Thohoyandou - Phalaborwa - Marulaneng "Hoedspruit" - Musina Aid for travelers : To book your flight to South Africa, this comparator is an exellent tool for you to compare the prices of the cheapest flights of the moment. Compare flights to South Africa VI. Cities of LimpopoThe Main cities of Limpopo province are :- Polokwane - Mokopane - Louis Trichardt - Modimolle - Bela-Bela - Tzaneen - Phalaborwa - Gravelotte - Marulaneng "Hoedspruit" - Letsitele - Vaalwater - Thohoyandou - Mookgophong : 16 820 inhabitants - Musina VII. What to see and what to do in LimpopoThe landscape, flora and fauna are the main asset of the Limpopo.No wonder then that the tourist business is booming. The main tourist attraction is the famous Kruger National Park ... But two other National Parks are now the Marakele National Park and that of Mapungubwe. There is also the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Parks, from the merger between the National Park Limpopo and Kruger. This merger led to the discovery of the Bush Mozambique side. Limpopo also includes over 10 000 hectares of private reserves whose landscapes are all beauties. You can discover it (see map of park reserves and Limpopo):
VIII. Where to stay in LimpopoBetween Rest Camps, Lodges, B & Bs, hotels, guesthouses, ... Lots of accommodations are available in the Limpopo region.Thanks to the dozens of private reserves, such nationnaux parks, including Kruger Park, the region to develop a major tourism infrastructure and hotelière. Here is a list of hotels and lodges where you can stay: Cities: - Polokwane Hotel - Mokopane Hotel - Louis Trichardt Hotel - Modimolle Hotel - Bela-Bela Hotel - Tzaneen Hotel - Gravelotte Hotel - Hoedspruit Hotel - Letsitele - Vaalwater Hotel - Thohoyandou Hotel - Mookgophong Hotel - Burgersfort Hotel - Messina Parks and tourist site s: - Marakele National Park Hotel - Welgevonden Reserve Hotel - Phalaborwa (Kruger Park) Hotel IX. Additional InformationSource : 2012 |
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