What to do and see in Limpopo Province, South Africa: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

For centuries rumours of mysterious white lions have been circulating in Africa; legend said their white pelage represented the good to be found in any creature. Enjoy close encounters with the rare white lions in a comfortable open car; guided drives are leaded by an experienced guide who will help you know better these wonderful predators. Open daily from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm - prior reservation mandatory.

Located on a beautiful wildlife reserve just an hour and a half's drive from Pretoria and adjacent to the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, Adventures with Elephants invites you into the elephant’s world for an unrivaled hands-on educational interaction that introduces you to our gentle giants! Learn from the team’s in-depth knowledge and share in their passion for this special herd of elephants. Join us for this unique and extraordinary experience that will leave you humbled and moved. Please contact us for information on our educational interactions, additional activities such as Bathing & Nature walks with elephants, elephant game viewing experience, romance in the bush, photography, filming and other tailor-made activities.

Take a guided trip around our project and experience the animals of FeraCare Wildlife Centre. You will be driven around by our guide and see a number of South Africa's indigenous, and often endangered wildlife species including the Bat eared fox, the Caracal, African Wild Dog, the black backed jackal, some owl species and of course, the Cheetah.

Zingela Nature Reserve is situated in Limpopo and covers an area of 27 000 Hectares with an abundance of endemic fauna and flora. Zingela Nature Reserve features one tented camp namely Baobab Tented Camp, which has 4 luxury safari tents with ensuite bathrooms, private viewing decks that overlook pristine African bushveld with a communal kitchen, lounge, swimming pool and braai area. The reserve also offers two lodges namely Doornstock Lodge & House and Leadwood Lodge. Doornstock Lodge & House offers 4 chalets and a 3 bedroom house with a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area and bathroom facilities. Leadwood Lodge offers 3 two-bedroom chalets each have a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area with bathroom facilities.

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC), has been in operation for almost 30 years, and is one of South Africa’s leading conservation and rehabilitation centre’s for Rhino’s and Elephants, as well as being respected for one of the longest standing, and most successful cheetah breeding and conservation programme’s in the country too. We have daily tours, which are 2 hours in length. You will have a dedicated guide that gives you an informative and educational tour of the centre on a game vehicle. The "Cheetah Focus Tour" is starts between 7:30 - 8am Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sundays only. Please note we do not allow guests to touch the animals, we always maintain a respectful distance, and never encroach on their space. Only the staff or volunteer students where applicable are permitted, to keep human interaction to the very minimum. Their safety and well-being is our first and foremost concern at HESC. We recommend booking ahead to ensure availability.