Lephalale

Lephalale, previously known as Ellisras is well known as an area of South Africa that's renowned for its natural beauty and peace. With proximity to an array of national parks and nature reserves, the town is known as "the heartbeat of the Waterberg bushveld". If you're looking for a home near rolling hills, clear rivers, endless mountain gorgeous and Instagram-worthy vistas, Lephalale is the place for you.

Getting to know Lephalale

One of Lephalale's claims to fame is that it is the closest town to Eskom's Medupi Power Station. However, there is much more for which the town deserves to be renowned. It was previously known as Ellisras and it became well known in the 1970s when coal mining began in the area. In 2002, Ellisras was renamed Lephalale, in honour of the main river that crosses the municipal area. Over and above being renowned for having one of the largest open grove coalmines in the world, Lephalale is renowned for the excellent fishing opportunities available in the nearby Mokolo Dam.

Types of properties available in Lephalale

One of the factors that residents of Lephalale love most about their home town is the affordability of property. In this area of Limpopo, you can rent a two-bedroom apartment for prices that residents of other parts of South Africa would find hard to believe. People looking to make Lephalale their home can also find larger homes at surprisingly reasonable prices.

Amenities in the area

There are various primary and high schools in Lephalale, ensuring that your child gets the best possible start to life. Primary schools in the area include Lephalale Primary School, Laerskool Ellisras and Nelsonskop Primary School. High schools in Lephalale include Ellisras High School and Mabalake Seleka Technical School.

There are various places to get the shopping done in Lephalale, ranging from Lephalale Mall to Marula Square and Lephalale Crossing.

Private healthcare is close to home for residents of Lephalale thanks to Mediclinic Lephalale Hospital. You will also find various medical professionals in the area, including dentists, physiotherapists and optometrists.

Entertainment and things to do

Residents of Lephalale are spoilt for choice when it's time to choose something to do on a day off. For starters, they can pop into Olden Café, on the grounds of the Olden Rose Guest House, for an excellent cup of coffee and delectable treats. This venue can also be booked out for special events.

Those who enjoy golf can tee off at the Mogol Club, which is well-loved by golfers all around the Limpopo Valley.

Within a couple of hours' drive, residents of Lephalale can visit an array of nature reserves and open spaces such as Welgevonden Game Reserve. When you need to be pampered, Sediko Bush Spa awaits. This spa was described by one visitor as a place where time stands still, and a wide array of face, body and beauty treatments await to leave you looking and feeling your best.

Reasons to call Lephalale home

• Access to nature and everything that Limpopo has to offer.
• Affordable homes in scenic surroundings.
• A quiet way of life, far from the hustle and bustle of big-city life.

Make Lephalale your new home

If you're interested in buying or renting a home in Lephalele, get in touch with the team from the CSi Property Group.

Image credits:

Pic 1: Ellisras, South Africa by Pavel Spindler | Wikimedia | CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://shorturl.at/owBLZ

Pic 2: Ellisras, South Africa by Pavel Spindler | Wikimedia | CC BY 3.0 | https://shorturl.at/hAGQ9

Pic 3: Medupi power station at Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa by JMK | Wikimedia | CC BY-SA 3.0 https://shorturl.at/cksDZ

Pic 5: Lephalale Mall by Caracal Rooikat | Wikimedia | CC BY-SA 4.0 | https://shorturl.at/enPVX