Birds’ breeding season is in full force. So many birds raising their fledgelings before they fly off from their place…
Every once in a while shareholder Anton takes his family to Limpopo-Lipadi. It may not seem obvious to some of…
There are times at Limpopo-Lipadi that you don’t see our elephant breeding herd at all, but then there are days…
Shareholder Conny recently visited the reserve end of November with her friends and they were witness to some rather unusual…
Like much of Botswana, Limpopo-Lipadi is dominated by Mopane Forest. This important tree retains its green leaves well into winter and remains the most important food source for animals such as Eland, Elephant and Kudu. Mopane trees are also the source of plagues of mopane worms, the larvae of the emperor moth that local villagers collect, dry and eat like chips! Mopane forest changes colour slowly as it moves into the dry winter, providing several months of stunning autumn colouration at the Reserve.
The largest plains area nestled under the Lipadi Hill offers a chance to observe large herds of impala, wildebeest, giraffe and zebra from a distance. This also allows the opportunity to camp under one of the two mighty baobabs found in this area. (Did you know? The word ‘Phiri’ means “hyena”.)
This recycled container is half buried and surrounded on three sides by the waterhole, offering the opportunity for ground-level pictures of birds landing, leopards drinking and elephants splashing in the water. All of this while comfortably seated below water level. We are incredibly proud of this development.
Lipadi Hill, after which Limpopo-Lipadi was named, is a central feature of the Reserve. The hill towers over the eastern side of the Reserve provide breath-taking views of sunsets, the Phiri Plains, as well as a chance to come across the elusive elephant shrew, rock hyrax or the opportunity to spot elephants from on high.
Ensuring the health of the Reserve depends in large on ensuring the health of the surrounding trees and vegetation, which in turn depends on the river. The Limpopo, one of the most spectacular rivers in Southern Africa, is in pristine condition.
The majority of our staff complement, consisting of more than 70 hard working individuals, come from local villages and receive in-house training at the Reserve to create a superior shareholder experience. In the long run, we are playing our part in the development of tourism in the Tuli Block, fostering the emergence of a range of hospitality skills amongst the local population.
The Tuli Block is considered a “low-risk malaria area”, and no cases of malaria have been reported in a couple of years. Although Botswana has no vaccine requirements, we at Limpopo-Lipadi advise our guests to consult a travel clinic, as they are best equipped to give sound advice for travels in Southern Africa.