War Memorial & Long Tom Monument

Limpopo


The last Long Tom gun was destroyed here during the second Anglo-Boer War, which became symbolic of the Boer defeat.


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1. Debengeni Falls

10.62 MILES

There are a number of waterfalls in the area, including the glorious Debengeni Falls, where a suspension bridge leads between pools.

2. Kings Walden

13.6 MILES

If steamy Tzaneen is making you droop, climb to this spectacular 300-sq-metre English garden at 1050m in the African bush. The views of the Drakensberg…

3. Tzaneen Museum

15.95 MILES

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4. Sunland Big Baobab

27.68 MILES

On the road to Modjadji Nature Reserve, look out for signs to the remains of this 22m-high boabab, with a 47m circumference. According to carbon dating it…