Bushbuckridge sits at the heart of the Greater Kruger and Kruger Lowveld, connecting the Orpen Gate route with the Hazyview–Mkhuhlu corridor towards Skukuza. Yet many visitors pass through without experiencing the communities and culture around them.
Could fear and a lack of tourism education be limiting what we offer?
Culture. Heritage. Identity.
The Mathibela Traditional Authority’s annual Ummemo celebration brought traditional leaders, communities and dignitaries together at Oakley Trust in Bushbuckridge.
Held during Heritage Month, the celebration highlighted the importance of preserving and passing our traditions to future generations—while showcasing the rich cultural experiences that make Bushbuckridge a destination worth discovering.
Africa has the resources, destinations and stories — but now it needs action.
At the African Tourism Leadership Forum 2026 in Polokwane, Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba challenged African leaders to turn tourism potential into real development, better connectivity and opportunities for local communities.
Her message: stop making speeches and start making tourism work for Africa.
