News In And Around Limpopo
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts Media Launch
During the 2007/2008 financial year, Limpopo Tourism Parks (LTP) began in earnest to implement the infrastructure programme. Some of these products will be showcased at the product launch on the 1st of September 2009. During the 2007/2008 financial year, LEDET changed LTP mandate.
LEDET took back conservation responsibilities from LTP and charged LTP with the responsibilities of conducting generic marketing whilst focusing on tourism and hospitality services within Provincial Parks. Furthermore, three LIMDEV companies were also transferred to LTP.
Military patrols to step up the fight against poaching
The Kruger National Park wants to use military patrols to step up the fight against poaching which has seen 94 rhinos killed across the country this year, says its chief executive."We as a conservation agency and the public at large are paying a high price with these senseless killings of our animals, while some leader of a syndicate is winning the minds and hearts of ordinary and poor members of society to be on the front-line of these evil operations," said KNP chief executive David Mabunda.
Launch Of The Nwanedi Nature Reserve Project In Association With The EU
The MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr. Pitsi Moloto, will participate in the launch of the Nwanedi Nature Reserve project, which was funded by the European Union.
The launch will be punctuated by several activities, including ribbon cutting, handing over of certificates to communities that were trained through the European Union project, opening of the Resort Bar with a digital plasma Screen, introduction of the water tubes on Luphephe river, the launching of the game drive activities across the Greater Nwanedi Conservancy, the opening of a walking trail along the Nwanedi rivers, the opening of the hiking trail within and the surrounding Nwanedi area.
Land of Legends
Southpansberg Athletics club in association with Limpopo Wildlife Resorts will be hosting the Land of Legends road race taking place on the 24th of April 2010. The race consists of 2 different categories a 42.2 km and a 21.1 km suiting the athlete’s capabilities.
SA Tourism Launches Third Ubuntu Awards
South African Tourism is going for a hat trick as it kicks off the third annual Ubuntu Awards.
The competition challenges the travel industry to come up with an innovative way to market the destination in the UK.
The organisation that comes up with the winning proposal will be awarded £25 000 to help them transform their plan into reality.
Marula Festival 2011-A Success Story For Limpopo
The Town of Phalaborwa was abuzz with visitors from all over the country and beyond for 2011 Marula Festival that took place from 19-26 February 2011. The town with its 1233 beds, was fully booked whereas Hoedspruit, Kruger National Park and Tzaneen also received an over-flow of bookings on the last two days of the festival (i.e. 25th & 26th February 2011).
St Stithians College Developing An Outdoor Education Facility
St Stithians College is developing a 500 hectare farm in the Waterberg (outside Modimolle), as an Outdoor Education facility, which will be known as the Kamoka Bush School.
Kamoka will be used throughout the year and will cater for learners of varying ages from the College. These camps will range from 2 to 28 night experiences.
Limpopo Tourism and Parks Attends The International Trade Show In Germany
The LTP attended the ITB trade show in Berlin, Germany from the 7-14/03/2011. In attendance at this august show was Zanami Lodge who are the hope of Limpopo for wining this year’s ETEYA at Indaba in Durban. All the 9 provinces of the country attended to showcase their offerings.The LTP was represented by the CEO, Mr. Rob Tooley and Senior Manager: Destination Development, Mr. Xolani Mthethwa.
Limpopo Tourism and Parks Officially Launches Its Building To The Public
Limpopo Tourism and Parks officially launched its newly built offices to the public on the 15th April 2011.
The LTP has previously been operating from two different offices which was very costly for the organisation, hence movement to new offices just outside Polokwane at the this physical address, Southern Gateway Ext 4, N1 Main Road, just opposite to Meropa Casino.
Limpopo Tourism and Parks hosts Potjiekos Competition
Phalaborwa-Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR), a business wing of Limpopo Tourism and Parks (LTP), hosted a Potjiekos Competition on Saturday the 11th June 2011 at Shonalanga Wildlife Resort just outside Phalaborwa. In total, 23 teams entered for the competition and each team comprised four members. There had to be a winner at the end of the day and Crane Tech were announced the winners of the competition. Shonalanga Wildlife Resort, located just at the banks of the Olifants River, gives one a perfect view of wild game due to the resort’s proximity to the Kruger National Park.
Dash for Cash fishing competition
Tzaneen-On the 17th June 2011, the CEO of Limpopo Tourism and Parks, Mr. Rob Tooley officiated during the official opening of the annual Letaba Dash for Cash Fishing Competition to be held at Tzaneen Dam. Tooley acknowledged the importance of the competition and wished all the participants well in the competition to be held over the next two days, the 18th and 19th June 2011. “We, as Limpopo Tourism and Parks, through our commercial wing, Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR), have sponsored the competition with R40 000 to create awareness to the general public about our facility, Tzaneen Dam, as a place to visit for leisure and sport”, emphasized Tooley.
17th Amateur World Golfers Championship To Hit Limpopo Shores
Limpopo Province will this year play host to a major regional final to select a South African team to participate in the 17th Amateur World Golfers Championship.
The event organiser, World Golf Events SA, confirms that Limpopo Province will host a regional elimination event at Zebula Golf Estate culminating in the final leg to be held in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
LWR Launches Online Reservations System
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts have launched the new online reservations system.
Building Future Tourism Leaders And Ambasadors.
Limpopo Tourism and Parks (LTP) will on Friday, 29 July 2011, afford 29 learners from Sterkrivier Combined School an opportunity to have firsthand experience of varios tourism activies at Doorndraai Dam. Activities lined up for the learners will include boat cruizing, Game driving, Hiking and a presentation on a fishing.
The Luvuvhu 4x4 Eco-Trail
Travel from Phalaborwa to Phafuri, through the Letaba Ranch and Makuya Park sectors of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Four nights and five days of camping along the river beds, enjoying 4 x4 adventures over a wide range of topographies and experiencing a good variety of animal and birdlife. The newly refurbished Shona Langa resort is a base camp and an entry point for the Luvuvhu 4x4 eco-trail. This exciting product offers a plethora of wildlife, pristine river views and an unmatched tour of the Greater Kruger National Park. With animals roaming the eco-trail, visitors can sleep in the big five environment.