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The Voortrekkers founded the town of Pietersburg in 1884. Pietersburg has enjoyed a long history of prosperity and has grown rapidly with the rich agricultural district.
The town of Pietersburg is the major center and capital city of the province.
The city of Pietersburg is near the countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, making it a strategically located, fully equipped destination, and it is within convenient distance from the Krugar National Park and Magoesbaskloof.
Pietersburg has fine weather and a busy, making it the ideal getaway destination in the geographic and economic heart of the Limpopo Province
Cheune Crocodile Farm in Pietersburg has a large number of crocodiles. World-renowned Kruger National Park is located at distance for Pietersburg and can be easily reached. Pietersburg in South Africa has Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park, Polokwane Game Reserve and Moletzie Bird Sanctuary. Over 21 animal and Bird species resides in the Polokwane Game Reserve
Specialized bird watching and photographic tour operations can be carried out in Petersburg Bird Sanctuary, with its enormous variety of bird life available. Pietersburg Bird Sanctuary, which was awarded the best sanctuary of its kind in South Africa.
The Polokwane Bird and Reptile Game Reserve adjacent to the city is one of the largest municipal owned game reserves in South Africa. It offers more than 21 game species and a one-day hiking trail over 20 km with overnight accommodation.
The Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park has many interesting species and has snake demonstrations. A wonderful variety of birds of over 280 species can be seen at the Polokwane Bird Sanctuary where hides and picnic spots are also available. The Moletzie Bird Sanctuary is highly commended for its excellent work in the protection of the rare Cape Vulture.
The Nylsvley flood plains are home to an incredible 420-recorded bird species, thus making the conservancy a great attraction for bird watchers and researchers.
Krugar National Park has nearly 2 million hectares of bush veldt. It is matchless in the diversity of its ecosystems and is home to an impressive number of animal, bird and plant species.
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