Polokwane offers some of the most exciting, adventurous getaways. The hardest part of your holiday will be choosing which activity to do first.
The Polokwane Game Reserve
One of the biggest municipal-owned game reserves in South Africa, the Polokwane Game Reserve’s main attraction must be the amount of ground one can cover on foot, according to SA Venues. There are a number of walks, including a one-day 20 kilometre hiking trail with overnight accommodation. Even more exciting are the frequent sightings of white rhino and other game — 21 species in all.
- Address: Silicon Road, Polokwane
- Tel: 015 290 2331
Makapan’s Cave
One of the major tourist attractions in the area is Makapan’s Cave, which is located in Mokopane in Limpopo Province. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the caves where extensive cultural deposits have played a crucial role in furthering our understanding of human evolution and the appearance of modern man. The Cave of Hearths is one of only two Stone Age sites in the world that contain an unbroken sequence of artefacts from the Earlier Stone Age to the Later Stone Age. The Cave of Gwasa, one of the historic caves in Limpopo, was a site of repeated refuge from conflicts, and was later renamed as Makapan’s Cave after the great chief Makapan. Visits to the fascinating Makapan’s Valley must be arranged in advance by contacting the Mogalakwena Bushveld Community Tourism Association. — Fifa
Lake Fundudzi and Thathe Vondo Forest
Locals refer to Lake Fundudzi as a place of peace and tranquillity, and once you are there, it does not take long to see why. Lake Funduzi is a magical place that is steeped in Venda mythology and legend. Its condition changes seasonally, but it is always worth the visit from a cultural perspective. From Lake Funduzi you will drive along the very top of the Soutpansberg. Thathe is an indigenous forest which is sacred to the Venda people. Here look out for forest species such as Chorister Robin-Chat, White-starred Robin, Knysna Turaco, Yellow-streaked Greenbul and Orange Ground-Thrush. — Fifa