WHAT AWAITS YOU IN THE VENDA DISTRICT?

Up north near the Zimbabwean border you will find the homeland of Venda where the local inhabitants are characterised by their graceful, lanky figures and dark features. Thought to have crossed the Limpopo River during several migrations starting in the 12th Century, these people have fought off attacks by other Nguni tribes and Voortrekkers.

Today they form the closely linked cultural identity of the scenic Limpopo basin. Venda offers a great variety of landscapes and attractions which have considerable appeal to those in search of unspoilt natural beauty and who seek the opportunity to explore the history, culture and life-style of a most fascinating people.

From the lush highlands of the central mountains where streams and waterfalls tumble down forested valleys, to the arid but totally fascinating world of the baobab and mopani, traditional arts and crafts, singing and dancing, legends and superstitions dominate the simple lifestyle of the people.

FACTS

Limpopo Province of South Africa.
The capital is Polokwane.

Louis Trichardt Airport [Louis Trichardt]
Polokwane International Airport [Polokwane]
Eastgate Airport [Hoedspruit]

Natural sacred sites are areas protected by traditional groups as a point of connection to the land. The area forms part of the 'Vhembe Biosphere Reserve', which was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Approximately 2,500 to 3,000 vascular plant taxa, comprising 1,066 genera and 240 families are known to occur in Venda.

Venda takes you from high peaks to low valleys creating a bit of a mixed bag. The winter months runs from May to September [low season] while the summer runs from October to April [high season]. The summer averages 29C [84F] while winter temperatures average 25C [77F].

English, Venda and Afrikaans

Rand [ZAR]
US Dollars are not accepted.
Foreign exchange services are available in big cities and airports.

Cultural Immersion
Authentic Indigenous Experiences
Birding