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Upgrade for Limpopo resorts

30 Sep 2024 - by Yabo Dyakopu
Wolkberg Wilderness Reserve. 
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The Limpopo Economic Development, Environment, and Tourism Department (LEDET) has announced a R25 million upgrade for two of the province’s key wildlife resorts.  

The funds will be used for projects intended to position Limpopo as a leading destination for nature-based tourism. 

According to LEDET, upgrades will include refurbishment of the restaurant and kitchen at Nylsvley Nature Reserve, and the Wolkberg Wilderness Reserve will see significant upgrades to its access road, making it easier for visitors to explore the reserve’s scenic offerings, including the Mawetse Camp. 

Tourism competitiveness 

LEDET emphasises that investing in infrastructure is crucial to maintaining Limpopo’s tourism competitiveness. The province, known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, attracts both local and international tourists. 

“It is imperative that the province invests in infrastructure to provide visitors with a superior experience,” a spokesperson from LEDET told Travel News. “In the long term, these investments support both the formal and informal economies that rely on tourist revenue to sustain jobs and develop SMEs.” 

There is also a growing focus on the development and maintenance of hiking trails at other key reserves, including Mphaphuli, Schuinsdraai, Lekgalameetse, Makuya, Doorndraai Dam and Masebe Nature Reserves. 

Nature reserves as key attractions 

Visitors can enjoy family-friendly camping and wildlife activities at these reserves, along with exploring mountainous landscapes, indigenous forests, and waterfalls. The Nylsvley Flood Plains host a wealth of birds and the world’s largest breeding colony of Cape Vultures is to be found at Blouberg Nature Reserve. Affordable tariffs and diverse offerings make the reserves a prime destination for domestic tourists seeking nature-based activities. 

In 2023 the LEDET budget of R26,4 million funded upgrades at Blouberg, D’Nyala, Lekgalameetse, and Letaba Nature Reserves. 

Driving tourism in Limpopo 

Beyond infrastructure projects, LEDET’s initiatives aim to drive more visitors to the province. The department launched the Tourism Thursdays campaign for Tourism Month, September, with media activities in Limpopo, to encourage more engagement with the province’s tourism offerings and create greater awareness of its diverse attractions. 

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