TOURISM:

The Lephalale ( Ellisras) area is big five country and an eco-tourist`s dream!!!

The Lephalale area is richly blessed with game and hunting farms. Here nature lovers break away from congested cities to enjoy spectacular sunsets, soothing night sounds, incredible birdsong and abundant game amidst the natural beauty of the bushveld.

The area cater for both international trophy hunters as well as local biltong hunters. Excellent fishing opportunities are offered at the Mokolo dam as well as on the unique Fish Eagle Route, while the nearby D"Nyala Nature Reserve is ideal for hiking, picnic as well as bird watching with two excellent bird hides.

The attractive 18 hole championship golf course is a jewel in the bushveld and forms part of the Mogol sport Club which hosts not less than 32 sport subsections as well as conference facilities. The annual Marula amateur golf tournament during the first week of July is extremely popular.

IMPORTANT EVENTS:

DID YOU KNOW

Lephalale is 280km (175 miles) from Pretoria

How far to
Potgietersrus/Mokopane                                                     180km
Nylstroom /Modimolle                                                         150km
Thabazimbi                                                                        120km
Stockpoort Border Post with Botswana                                  70km
Groblersbrug /Martinsdrift Border Post with Botswana             84km  

With a summer rainfall season, the temperature averages between a minimum of 14degrees centigrade  to a maximum of 38. 

Winter temperature varies from a minimum of 6 degrees centigrade to a maximum of 27.

Emergency Telephone numbers

• Ambulance                                                 (014) 763 3264

• Ellisras Hospital                                          (014) 763 2227

• Marapong Private Hospital                            (014) 768 2380

• Fire Brigade                                                (014) 763 9111

• SA Police Service                                        (014) 763 3222

• Koedoe Pharmacy                                       (014) 763 2224/763 2875

• Ellisras Toyota                                            (014) 763 2294

• Theo`s Tyres                                             (014) 763 4373/763 2277

• Dr A J Bouwer                                             ( 014) 763 2832

This is a low risk malaria area!!!

Tourism Information

Lephalale Community Tourism Association (CTA) 
Private Bag X136, Ellisras, 0555, RSA
Tel. (014) 7632193
Tel. International (27-14) 7632193
Fax. (014) 7635662
e-mail: tourism@lephalale.gov.za