Situated amidst the towering Waterberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province, the Waterberg Biosphere, as the name suggests, serves as a water reservoir for the region. Renowned for its rugged beauty, the landscape is characterised by low-lying mountain ranges and escarpments, as well as a network of streams, rivers and lakes. It is the home of South Africa’s first-ever savannah biosphere reserve and is also home to many other nature reserves which provide a protected habitat for an array of wildlife.
Marking the threshold of one of South Africa’s premier safari and adventure regions, Hoedspruit rests at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg in Limpopo Province. Here, the tar road gives way to open bushveld, as the nearby Kruger National Park supports a rich diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and several antelope species. Contributing to the area's wildlife attractions, the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre provides treatment and care for a wide range of species while promoting conservation awareness. Hoedspruit is also well positioned as a gateway to the Panorama Route, one of South Africa’s most scenic drives, with highlights that include the dramatic viewpoints of the Blyde River Canyon and the waterfalls of Lisbon and Berlin Falls, all set within a striking Lowveld landscape.
