Backpacker Accommodation Near Modjadji Cycad Reserve
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Sunland Baobab
Modjadji Cycad Reserve Reviews
More info about Modjadji Cycad Reserve
Steeped in legend and mystery, the Modjadji Cycad Reserve in the Limpopo Province is named after Modjadji, the queen of the North Sotho Lobedu tribe. For over 200 years, this tribe has been ruled by a female line of royals who are believed to hold powers to either withhold or bring the rains. African kings and chiefs consult her when crops need watering. She remains mostly out of the public eye at her royal palace which seems to add to her intrigue. Consultations are done via Indunas, who are tribal chiefs. The queen is regarded as the unofficial protector of the Modjadji Cycad Reserve. At the time of writing the Lobedu tribe were without a queen, however, they are soon to inaugurate a new queen who is only 10 years old.
The misty cycad forest in the reserve has the largest concentration of a single cycad species in the world and is in fact, the only... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.