The town museum has an impressive collection of artefacts, ranging from a ‘house guard’ totem used by the Rain Queens to some pretty spine-chilling Congolese masks. It’s particularly interesting if you’re visiting Modjadji or the Venda region.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
18.63 MILES
Covering 30,000 sq metres (or 530 hectares), this reserve protects forests of the ancient Modjadji cycad. In the summer mists, the reserve and surrounding…
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14.61 MILES
On the road to Modjadji Nature Reserve, look out for signs to the remains of this 22m-high boabab, with a 47m circumference. According to carbon dating it…
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6.25 MILES
If steamy Tzaneen is making you droop, climb to this spectacular 300-sq-metre English garden at 1050m in the African bush. The views of the Drakensberg…
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8.23 MILES
There are a number of waterfalls in the area, including the glorious Debengeni Falls, where a suspension bridge leads between pools.
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War Memorial & Long Tom Monument
15.95 MILES
The last Long Tom gun was destroyed here during the second Anglo-Boer War, which became symbolic of the Boer defeat.
Nearby Limpopo attractions
6.25 MILES
If steamy Tzaneen is making you droop, climb to this spectacular 300-sq-metre English garden at 1050m in the African bush. The views of the Drakensberg…
8.23 MILES
There are a number of waterfalls in the area, including the glorious Debengeni Falls, where a suspension bridge leads between pools.
14.61 MILES
On the road to Modjadji Nature Reserve, look out for signs to the remains of this 22m-high boabab, with a 47m circumference. According to carbon dating it…
4. War Memorial & Long Tom Monument
15.95 MILES
The last Long Tom gun was destroyed here during the second Anglo-Boer War, which became symbolic of the Boer defeat.
18.63 MILES
Covering 30,000 sq metres (or 530 hectares), this reserve protects forests of the ancient Modjadji cycad. In the summer mists, the reserve and surrounding…