- Hoedspruit
This is the wildlife hub of South Africa and close to the Kruger National Park.
- Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is one of the hottest cities in South Africa. It is also a popular gateway into the Kruger National Park.
- Tzaneen
This is an exceptionally beautiful part of the world where fantastic fruits grow in abundance and nature reigns supreme.
- Pietersburg
Pietersburg is the capital of the northern province.
- Vaalwater
This small town lies at the heart of the northern Waterberg. Major conservation areas and game farms are located within easy reach, and there are a number of bush hiking trails and some excellent wilderness horse riding available.
- Punda Maria and Makuleke
A community project that preserves our natural heritage for all to enjoy.
Messina
Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa and just 12 kms from the Beit Bridge border post.
The most northern town in South Africa…
Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa. It's located approximately 12km from the busy Beit Bridge border post which leads to Zimbabwe. (An estimated 130 000 vehicles and a 1000 000 pedestrians pass through this border post annually.) Messina is situated in the Limpopo Valley, with Tshipise - a warm water mineral spring - nearby. If you want to experience the wonders of the spring, try the worthwhile Aventura Resort. The dry bushveld town lies 540m above sea level with an excellent climate for the cultivation of citrus, mangoes and tomatoes. The population of greater Messina is calculated at approximately 26 000 people as the Langeberg food canning factory is situated in Messina. It is at this plant that tomatoes are processed for All Gold, South Africa's most loved tomato sauce.
Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa. It's located approximately 12km from the busy Beit Bridge border post which leads to Zimbabwe. (An estimated 130 000 vehicles and a 1000 000 pedestrians pass through this border post annually.) Messina is situated in the Limpopo Valley, with Tshipise - a warm water mineral spring - nearby. If you want to experience the wonders of the spring, try the worthwhile Aventura Resort. The dry bushveld town lies 540m above sea level with an excellent climate for the cultivation of citrus, mangoes and tomatoes. The population of greater Messina is calculated at approximately 26 000 people as the Langeberg food canning factory is situated in Messina. It is at this plant that tomatoes are processed for All Gold, South Africa's most loved tomato sauce.
Early origans
Messina was founded as a copper mining town in 1904. In 1990 the De Beers Consolidated Group opened a new diamond mine nearby which has brought new life to the area.
Messina was founded as a copper mining town in 1904. In 1990 the De Beers Consolidated Group opened a new diamond mine nearby which has brought new life to the area.
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The "sewerage farm" is a splendid as date palms and palm trees flourish and decorate the banks of the purification dams.
The "sewerage farm" is a splendid as date palms and palm trees flourish and decorate the banks of the purification dams.
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So you’re taking your AroundAbout car on safari?
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
They run their own adventures and have loads of info on the area.
(Sabie Mpumalanga,Mpumalanga)
High up on the plateau with spectacular views, they are within easy reach of Livingstonia and Manchewe Falls.
(The Kruger National Park,Malawi)
This Hluhluwe backpackers is conveniently situated for easy access to Hluhluwe/iMfolozi park.
(Hluhluwe,Zululand)
Be king of the hill for a day or three.
(Bethlehem,Free State)
A riding centre on the edge of the winelands.
(Joostenbergvlakte,Wine Region)
An awesome croc encounter and plenty of other animals to see…
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
The experts on travel and adventure in Southern Africa, based in Vic Falls.
(Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
For those who yearn for lonely country roads…
(Somerset East,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
