8 days in Limpopo Province Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Welgevonden Nature Reserve.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Vaalwater vacation planner.

Johannesburg to Vaalwater is an approximately 3-hour car ride. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel to Mapungubwe National Park.

On the 5th (Sun), explore and take pictures at Mapungubwe National Park.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Mapungubwe National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Vaalwater to Mapungubwe National Park in 4 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel to Hoedspruit.

Hoedspruit offers proximity to Kruger National Park and features an airport, making it a popular jump-off point for a variety of tours and safaris.

Attractions like Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre and Spas make great kid-friendly stops. Escape the urban bustle at Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and Hans Merensky Golf Course. Explore Hoedspruit's surroundings by going to Phalaborwa (Safaris, Qualito Craft Distillery, &more) and Big Boabab (in Gravelotte). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Siyafunda Conservation, buy something for everyone on your list at 24 Degrees South, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Hoedspruit Reptile Centre, and take in the exciting artwork at iNyoka Art Gallery.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Hoedspruit road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Mapungubwe National Park to Hoedspruit in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.