Area Profiles

Century 21 Wildlife Properties is based in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa and in the heart of "Big 5" country. The area is one of South Africa's biggest Tourist attractions, and on all seasoned travellers' "bucket list". Hoedspruit is situated in the Lowveld, 50km west and midway between Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate and is the gateway to the heart of the Kruger National Park. The town is situated amid famous game reserves such as Timbavati, Klaserie, Balule, Selati, Karongwe, Makalali and Thornybush Game Reserves. There are also many private game farms, Wildlife Estates and housing developments.  Hoedspruit is the perfect place to come on Safari in Africa, with good...

Nestled in the fertile lands of the Limpopo Valley, Modimolle has made a name for itself as one of South Africa’s leading areas of agriculture. Grapes, cattle and citrus fruits form the majority of the area’s exports, which trade as far abroad as Europe and South-East Asia. The fertile lands are a result of the river that flows through the region, which is what attracted settlers to the area in the late 19th Century. Located just over 135 kilometres from Pretoria, one of South Africa’s biggest business hubs, Modimolle is also home to The Waterberg Biosphere, which attracts international attention. Certified as a Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO sees the...

Bela Bela gets its name from the Tswana word meaning “the pot that boils”. Understandably so, as it is the site of one of South Africa’s leading tourist attractions, Warmbaths. The town is often referred to merely as Warmbaths, because that’s what it is most famous for. Interestingly, the town itself was built around the natural hot springs that have since become a favourite family holiday destination.   These impressive springs bubble out an unbelievable 22 000 litres of water on a daily basis – originating from beneath the earth’s surface. The springs have resulted in an abundance of luscious vegetation, which, combined...

The Greater Kruger National Park refers to the Kruger National Park itself as well as the Private Game Reserves on the Western border of the Kruger National Park such as Timbavati, Makuya, Letaba, Balule, Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti and Sabi Sand Game Reserves. The legendary Kruger National Park and the surrounding private game reserves combine to form the Greater Kruger Park.  Located across the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, this immaculate wilderness area is home to more mammal species than any other reserve in Africa. It is home to the Big Five, the Little Five, buffalo weaver, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, ant lion and rhino beetle, 114...

Nelspruit lies about 100 kilometres west of the Mozambique border and 330 kilometres east of Johannesburg.  Nelspruit has been called the gateway to Mpumalanga and the Kruger Nationl Park, with its sub-tropical climate and abundant sunshine and lush covered hills and valleys it forms the ideal base to explore Mpumalanga from. Nelspruit is the trading centre for the surrounding fruit growing area of Mpumalanga. Fertile soils and subtropical climate provide perfect conditions for the production of citrus and tropical fruits, mainly mango, banana, avocado, macadamia and pecan nuts.  The lowveld botanical gardens just outside of the town boasts a rare collection of...

White River is situated in the heart of the gracious living environment that is The Lowveld. White River lies 20km north of Nelspruit not far from the border with Kruger National Park. White River has a population of about 20,000 and is located in an area of considerable scenic beauty. The climate is said to be one of the best in South Africa, neither excessively hot in summer when rainfall is at its highest, nor overly cold during the sunny winters. The farms tend to be relatively small but the agriculture is intensive with tropical and citrus fruits in abundance, and vegetables and cut flowers readily available. Dating back to 1904, at the end of the Anglo Boer War,...

Location Hartbeespoort, informally also known as "Harties", is a small resort town north of Johannesburg in the North West Province of South Africa. Situated on slopes of the Magaliesberg Mountain, it’s known for the Hartbeespoort Dam and the whitewater rapids of the Crocodile River. History The area is steeped in history, especially from the Anglo-Boer war. Hartbeespoort is the collective name of a few smaller towns situated around the Hartbeespoort Dam, including the towns of Meerhof, Ifafi, Melodie, Schoemansville and Kosmos.  The name “Hartbeespoort” means "gateway of the hartbees" (a species of antelope) in...

Location Set at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range in North West Province, Rustenburg lies on a major highway (N4) about 140 km by road from Johannesburg and 130 km from Pretoria. Being in close proximity to Phokeng, the capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, where the Royal Bafokeng Stadium is located made it a perfect choice for one of the official host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. History Rustenburg, meaning “place of rest”, this pretty little town’s streets are lined with the ubiquitous jacaranda tree. It started out as a small farming community producing citrus and Virginia tobacco and still manages to retain its small-town...

Bellville is a former city in the Western Cape province of South Africa and is now part of the greater Cape Town metropolitan area.   The suburb of Bellville lies a mere 25 kilometres outside of the centre of Cape Town towards Stellenbosch, in the Tygerberg hills, with spectacular views over the winelands and the Stellenbosch Mountains.   One of its most renowned attractions is the Tygerberg Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy a 7.5 kilometre hike that promises superb views over the entire peninsula.  The theatre, popular nightclubs, bars and restaurants in the vicinity have contributed to its reputation for a rich nightlife, particularly at the High Street shopping...

Location The name Blouberg (literally meaning blue mountain) is derived from Blaauwberg, a nearby mountain. The wider Blouberg region is an area which includes suburbs such as Parklands North, Sunningdale, Waves Edge, Parklands, West Beach, Blouberg Rise, Bloubergstrand, Bloubergrant, Big Bay, Flamingo Vlei, Table View, Parklands East, Sagewood, Sandown, Sunridge, Table View, West Riding, and Blouberg Sands. Blouberg is situated just south of Cape Town, along the coast. It is a popular location for a classic view of Table Mountain across the bay. Robben Island is located 6,9 km west of the coast of Bloubergstrand. The commute to Cape Town’s CBD is...