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Birding

Limpopo offers some of the best birding experience in Southern Africa. Over 600 bird species have been recorded in the province of which 420 birds are resident.

Habitats range from vast tracts of montane grassland to afro-temperate forests, bushveld and wetlands.

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Ant's Nest & Ant's Hill

Ant's Nest & Ant's Hill

Address: PO Box 441, Vaalwater 0530

Tel: +27 (0) 14 755 3584
Fax: +27 (0) 14 755 4941

Internet: www.waterberg.net
E-Mail: reservations@waterberg.net

Both Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill offer the opportunity for some of the greatest game viewing in the African bush, from horseback.

You can canter along open sandy tracks or traverse high ridges with spectacular vistas. The pace can be as fast or relaxed as the riders would like.

Often we can get so close to the game that the experience remains unforgettable. Accommodation is also available!

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Bushtec Tours and Safaris

Bushtec Tours and Safaris

Address: Farm Bandelierkop, Vhembe

Tel: +27 (0) 15 516 6617
Mobile: 83 414 6023

Internet: www.bushtectours.co.za
E-Mail: info@bushtectours.co.za

Bushtec Tours and Safaris arrange Guided Tours, Photographic Safaris, Birding Tours, Hunting Safaris and Transfers in the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park areas.

Tours throughout South Africa can also be arranged.We specialize in tailor-made tours and safaris to fit every clients needs and preferred areas of travel.Accommodation varies depending on our clients needs and full tour itineraries are supplied to client before arrival.

Bushtec Tours and Safaris do single booking tours, meaning that you, your friends or family will be alone on the tour with the tour guide. We are committed to fulfilling your dreams of a wonderful tour to a beautiful country.
You will arrive as a stranger, but leave as a friend of Bushtec Tours and Safaris.

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EcoPod Birding & Wildlife Photography Safaris

EcoPod Birding & Wildlife Photography Safaris

Address: 21 C Peace St, Tzaneen, 0850

Tel: +27 (0) 15 307 3606
Fax: +27 (0) 15 3073080
Mobile: + 27 (0)83 2887485

E-Mail: louw@polygon.co.za

EcoPod Birding & Wildlife Photography Safris is a  specialized birding and wildlife photography excursions operator operating throughout Limpopo Province at various Private Nature Reserves and Game Farms. 

We conduct out excursions by way of quality, portable hides that we temporaliry set up at  birding and animal activity hotspots such as watering holes and river systems. Acompanying each group is a Proffesional Guide, offering expert bush and animal knoledge whilst ensuring the safety of our clients. 

By request catering and accommodation is also arranged ranging from luxury lodges to tented camps.

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Ecotrek Safaris

Ecotrek Safaris

Address: 112 Jansen Crescent, Phalaborwa, 1389

Tel: +27 (0) 015 781 3540
Fax: +27 (0) 015 781 2322
Mobile: +27 (0) 72 783 4281

Internet: www.ecotrek.co.za
E-Mail: craig@ecotrek.co.za

The world renowned Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Its unspoiled and untamed environment offers an unparalleled diversity of wild animals and plants... And it is waiting for you to explore its vast landscapes and spectacular wildlife.

EcoTrek Safaris offers guests thrilling game drives in our open game viewing safari vehicle. The excitement and intensity of close encounters with lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhino and all the other animals from an open vehicle is a once in a lifetime experience.

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Greater Limpopo Birding Routes

Greater Limpopo Birding Routes

Address: PO Box 280, Haenertsburg 730

Tel: +27 (0) 15 276 1131
Fax: +27 (0) 15 276 1131

Internet: www.limpopobirding.com
E-Mail: contactus@limpopobirding.com

Co-ordinator for Birding routes and tours within the Limpopo Province. There are a number of species that are easier to find in the Limpopo Province than in the rest of the country.

These are Short-clawed Lark, Shelley's Francolin, Grey-headed Parrot, African Broadbill, Crested Guineafowl. In addition to this, many Central and East African bird species reach their southern-most distribution here and thus will not be found anywhere else in the country. T

hese include species such as Black-fronted Bushshrike, Arnott's Chat, Blue-spotted Wood-Dove, Racket-tailed Roller, Senegal Coucal and Tropical Boubou.

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Kwenga Safari Lodge

Kwenga Safari Lodge

Address: P.O. Box 435, Hoedspruit, 1380

Tel: +27 (0) 11 678 5771
Fax: +27 (0) 11 678 7725

Internet: www.umhlametsi.co.za
E-Mail: umhlametsi@intekom.co.za

Early morning and evening game drives are conducted in open 4 x 4 Safari vehicles and together with Guided foot Safaris are included in the quoted rates.

Walks and drives are conducted by qualified Rangers. Sundowners are enjoyed at various breathtaking scenic spots.

All of our staff at Umhlametsi are experienced, qualified and dedicated to the conservation of the Reserve. You are encouraged to experience a bush walk where you will be amazed by the intricate wonders of the African bush.

This is where the Umhalmetsi experience is so different and dedicated. The Rangers point out not only the Big 5 but all the other fascinating components of the Fauna and Flora that are often overlooked.

Accommodation is also available!

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Makapans Caves

Makapans Caves

Address: 197 Thabo Mbeki Drive

Tel: +27 (0) 15 491 8458
Fax: +27 (0) 15 491 8460

E-Mail: makapan@bti.mweb.co.za

Famed for its yield of fossils & the siege of General Potgieter & the Black tribemen for 30 days. Potgieter himself was killed as well as 1500 tribesmen

Stunning bushveld environment and a multi-cultural community and history give Makapans a unique character.

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Otter den White Water Rafting

Otter den White Water Rafting

Address: Hoedspruit, Drakensberg, Near To Krunger National Park

Tel: +27 (0) 15 795 5488
Fax: +27 (0) 15 795 5488

Internet: www.ottersden.co.za
E-Mail: info@ottersden.co.za

Otters Den is an ideal base from which to plan visits to attractions in the Hoedspruit area, but why go away if you can stay in your own island paradise?

We offer fully catered accommodation and a variety of activities for nature lovers or adventure seekers. Whether you prefer more peaceful pursuits like birding and hiking, or the romance and excitement of Hot Air Ballooning, our qualified and experienced staff will arrange it.

Accommodation is also available.

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Zoutpansberg Mountain Range

Zoutpansberg Mountain Range

Address: Louis Trichardt, Venda

Mobile: 072 401 1832

Birding, Animal Life, Art, Indigeneous Tree. On day 11, a short drive takes us to the western shoulder of the Zoutpansberg mountain range - named by the early Dutch settlers in recognition of the many salt-lakes in the area.

Birding en route in impressive surroundings, we arrive at Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge situated on the banks of the Albasini Dam.

During our three night stay we include a sunset cruise, which should produce White-backed Night Heron, African Finfoot, Grey-headed Kingfisher, Crested Guineafowl, Yellow-spotted Nicator, Scaly-throated Honeyguide and Gorgeous Bush Shrike.