The Transvaal, with places to visit throughout the area, sites to see and things to do while touring in this magnificent region of South Africa
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About 37 km north-west of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga South Africa, in the Mankelekele Mountains are the Sudwala Caves. These Caves are believed to have been formed 3,000 million years ago, making them amongst the oldest system of caves in the world. They are 30 km long but accessibility is limited to about 600 meters.
The town of Musina (Messina) is situated in the Northern Transvaal (Limpopo province) on the border of Zimbabwe and is the most northerly South African town.
Situated within easy reach of both Johannesburg and Pretoria is the Lesedi Cultural Village where visitors will be welcomed with African warmth by music and song and enjoy finding out about the traditional cultures of the Pedi, Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho and Ndebele tribes of South Africa.
Gauteng is the smallest of the nine provinces of South Africa and was formed from part of the original Transvaal province. In April 1994 after the first all race elections took place and the province was divided up, after this division, the area that is now Gauteng was originally called Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) but in December [...]
The Voortrekker Monument was built to honor the Voortrekkers who started to leave behind British Rule in the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854 and with enormous courage and resolve travelled in a number of large groups inland facing many dangers and hardships along the way, in an effort to make a new and better [...]
The geographical Line of Latitude that lies approximately 23 degrees south of the Equator is called the Tropic of Capricorn. This line runs through Southern Africa, Australia and South America. In South Africa the Tropic of Capricorn runs through the northern part of Limpopo Province (formerly Northern Transvaal) and gives its name to the area [...]
The charming little town of Tzaneen is situated in the foothills of the Wolkberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province (formerly the Northern Transvaal) of South Africa. Tzaneen is the second largest town in the Mopani district of Limpopo and is seen as the capital of the Letaba region.
Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province (Northern Transvaal) South Africa is a quaint and interesting typical Boer Town lying at the foot of the Soutpansberg Mountain range.
Along the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga (Eastern Transvaal) South Africa, lies the enchanting little town of White River. The town itself was started after the Anglo-Boer War when settlers established a farming community that has remained practically the same to this day. Tropical fruit, vegetables, flowers are some of the products farmed in the area.
Soweto or South West Townships in Gauteng, South Africa which was once housing for black workers has now been developed and has some affluent housing as well.
The Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga (Eastern Transvaal) South Africa takes up part of the magnificent Panorama Route. The Canyon itself was formed when the Blyde River (River of Joy) cut through the quartzite and dolomite eastern rim of the Drakensberg Mountain range.
The city of Nelspruit lies 330 km east of Johannesburg and is situated only 50 km from the Kruger National Park. Nelspruit is the capital of Mpumalanga (previously Eastern Transvaal) and is one of the Host cities for the World Cup Soccer 2010. Matches will be played at the Mbombela stadium with a capacity of [...]
Vereeniging in Gauteng lies on the Vaal River, 60 km south of Johannesburg. Founded in 1892 it was named after the original founders “South African and Orange Free State Coal and Mineral mining Association”
The City of Pietersburg (Polokwane) in the Northern Transvaal was founded in 1868 by the Voortrekkers and named in honour of their General Petrus Jacobus (Pieter) Joubert. In 2005 the government renamed it by the North Sotho name Polokwane meaning “Place of Safety”. Polokwane is today the capital of the Limpopo province and serves as [...]
The Lost City of Gold existed in what is now the Limpopo Province (formerly Transvaal). Archeological digs have shown that this advanced and sophisticated civilization was in existence around 900 AD until, due to climate change, about 400 years later the inhabitants started to drift Northwards and eventually formed the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe. The [...]
The spectacular Mapungubwe National Park in South Africa and its beauty should not be missed while touring South Africa
One of the many Game Parks to be found in South Africa is Pilanesberg National Park which is situated in the Northwest Province (formerly Northern Transvaal) of South Africa and close to the Sun City Resort. This park is malaria free which makes it a very popular tourist site. A definite must for tourists visiting [...]
The most northern province of South Africa is Limpopo named after the Limpopo River and this province borders Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. This area used to be part of the Transvaal province. When touring in this area travel along the Great North Road from Pretoria and follow the route taken by the Voortrekkers with their [...]
Rustenburg lies in the Northwest province a part of what was previously the Transvaal. It is only a short drive of about 90 minutes from the Gauteng cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria. The climate is warmer than that of Gauteng and boasts some very fine holiday resorts so it is a popular getaway destination for [...]
Tourists in South Africa, while staying in Johannesburg or Pretoria who are looking for a day trip that is not too far should spend a day at Hartebeespoort Dam which is within easy reach of both cities.
Tips on the many places of interest in Pretoria, South Africa including fascinating museums, monuments, botanical gardens and much more.
An area in South Africa that every tourist should visit. A breathtaking drive through a region that is bursting with beauty,history and wildlife
There are 7 Unesco World Heritage sites in South Africa, all of them of wide interest, but one of the most exciting and interesting of all is the area called “The Cradle of Humankind” which encompasses a number of archaeological sites and about a dozen dolomite Limestone caves,the best known being the Sterkfontein Caves.
he sensational Sun City vacation resort in the North West of South Africa. A description of the huge range of activities available at this magnificent haven surrounded by majestic mountains
A look at the city of Johannesburg in South Africa, with a selection of sights and activities to see and do in the city while touring the country
