Limpopo is a land of dramatic contrasts characterised by hot savanna plains and mist-clad mountains, age-old indigenous forests and cycads alongside latter-day plantations, ancient mountain fortresses and the luxury of contemporary infrastructure and modern-day facilities.

The province has excellent road, rail, and air links. The N1 route from Johannesburg, which extends the length of the province, is the busiest overland route in Africa in terms of cross-border trade in raw materials and beneficiated goods. The port of Durban, Africa’s busiest, is served directly by this province, as are the ports of Richard's Bay and Maputo.

Steeped in history, Limpopo celebrates a rich cultural heritage and at many archaeological sites the mysteries of the past and ancient peoples are still being unearthed. The present tranquillity of the province belies a turbulent past, to which many monuments and museums attest.

Much of the land, particularly in the Kruger National Park and other game and nature reserves is unspoilt, providing sanctuary to large numbers
of game.

Major tourist attractions within the area include:

• The Kruger National Park


• Polokwane - the province's capital, formally known as "Pietersburg".


• Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) - well known for its hot springs.


• A walking safari along the historical and famed African Ivory Route.


• The Mapungubwe National Park - a World Heritage Site (archaeological).


• Horse riding in the Waterberg Range.


• The Inyaka Dam - located at Bushbuckridge.