Lephalale, formerly known as Ellisras, situated in the Waterberg area in Limpopo Province, is fondly known as ‘The Heartbeat of the Bushveld’. It offers a wonderfully scenic area and biosphere rich in history and cultural artefacts. This unique area of the Waterberg region has beautiful vistas, crystal clear streams, mountain gorges and expansive bushveld. Another noteworthy component to Lephalale is that it lies conveniently in a malaria-free zone. Visitors come to Lephalale to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban living in order to savour the magnificent sunsets and peaceful atmosphere. With Lephalale’s close proximity to the Botswana border, it is often thought of as the gateway to Botswana as well as to other southern African countries.
Lephalale was established in 1960 and is only 280 km from Tshwane. Although quite a young town, Lephalale has evolved into a South African eco-tourist destination of note. This Limpopo town is also a great destination for camping and game hunting enthusiasts.
The name, Ellisras, is believed to have originated from the amalgamation of two of the town’s first farm owners: Patrick Ellis and Piet Erasmus. Its current name, Lephalale, is named after the local Mokolo River, a tributary of the Limpopo River, which has been a life-giving resource to the inhabitants of the region since the beginning of time. The river brings the flow of life into Lephalale, which coincidentally is what “lephalale” means in English.
Lephalale is located in the Limpopo Province on the Mokolo River, which is a tributary of the Limpopo River. Though small in size, Lephalale...
Lephalale is a town found in the Waterberg Area of Limpopo Province. Small in stature and a mere 60 km from the Botswana border near Stockpo...