Soutpansberg - Limpopo Birding Route

The Soutpansberg-Limpopo Birding Route covers the area from Blouberg to Kruger, Louis Trichardt, Venda, Thohoyandou, Tshipise, Musina, Mapungubwe area, Alldays and the Mogalakwena River. The Soutpansberg-Limpopo Birding Route is a non-profit organisation that was created to boost tourism and economic development in the Soutpansberg area as well as provide a vehicle to highlight the conservation importance of habitats and birds.

They offer travel information to birdwatchers, which including information on accommodation, birding sites, events, birding specials, bird lists, maps and travel advice. The Birding Route is also involved in community tourism projects and conservation projects. It is envisaged that the promotion of tourism to the Soutpansberg and Limpopo Valley, through the development of avi-tourism, will broaden and develop the market as a whole and create opportunities for rural socio-economic development. Thus the birding route offers a means through which rural communities, that would otherwise not have the funds to promote their own destinations, can profit from their association with the larger marketing platform. The increase in tourism to the area will have spin-offs for secondary markets such as local craft producers and other service providers, such as shops, cafes and restaurants.

For more information visit www.limpopobirding.com

Nearby routes

Hlanganani Route

The Hlanganani route is situated in the northernmost part of South Africa, in Limpopo (previously known as Northern Province), on the north-west border of one of Africa’s finest parks, the Kruger National Park.

Kamoka Route

The region in which this route is located is known as the Cultural Heartland, which is one of the seven registered tourism regions of Mpumalanga province. The general route area is located about 100km north-east of Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city situated in Gauteng, which is the smallest but richest province in the country.

Kruger to Canyons Route

Located in the Kruger to Canyon Biosphere, this route includes the towns of Graskop, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa. It aims to contribute to the conservation of the biosphere.

Land of Legend Route

The Land of Legend Route, true to its name, offers a platform to explore sacred lands, rippling rivers and awe-inspiring nature sites. Based in Thohoyandou, it is within close range of the Kruger National Park, but deserves more than a stop-over.

Ribolla Open Africa Route

The route, named after the uniquely shaped mountain in the Makhado District, showcases the artistic talents of many of its inhabitants, as well as dancers, storytellers, gardeners and singers.

Rixile Culture to Kruger Route

The route, situated in the Limpopo province of South Africa, meanders between the small town of Giyani and Phalaborwa, the only town with a gate into the Kruger National Park.

Route of Lost Kingdoms

Follow a trail of myths and legends from the ancient stone wall site of Thulamela to the Mapungubwe World Heritage site in Limpopo Province.

Seraki Blouberg Route

This route lies at the foothills of the Blouberg Mountain in Limpopo and offers an experience that can only be found in Africa. A range of projects with authentic arts and crafts, as well as accommodation in a pristine setting can be found. Vistors can go on adventurous hikes, see cultural and natural heritage and interact with 'real' people.

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