Alldays, Limpopo

Alldays
Alldays

 Alldays shown within South Africa

Coordinates: 22°40′S 29°6′E / 22.667°S 29.100°ECoordinates: 22°40′S 29°6′E / 22.667°S 29.100°E
Country South Africa
Province Limpopo
District Capricorn
Municipality Blouberg
Area[1]
 • Total 2.42 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 2,987
 • Density 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 97.7%
 • Coloured 0.1%
 • Indian/Asian 0.3%
 • White 1.6%
 • Other 0.3%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • Northern Sotho 85.8%
 • Venda 4.9%
 • English 1.9%
 • Afrikaans 1.6%
 • Other 5.9%
Postal code (street) 0909
PO box 0909
Area code 015

Alldays is a small town in the Limpopo province of South Africa that serves a large area of private game and hunting farms. Population is 1,813.

The Venetia Diamond Mine is situated close to Alldays, located within the 360 square kilometre Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve. It is one of De Beers’ six remaining diamond mines in South Africa and the only major diamond mine to be developed in the country during the past 25 years.

The Alldays area of is known for its arrid bushveld and Mopane tree bush. It is also the domain of the trophy hunter with large game areas where tropy hunting with foreign hunters done by outfitters like Henry Griffiths Safaris.

The town is served by an airport known as the Alldays Airport.[2]

Alldays is a small town that holds distinct rural charm. Alldays and the villages of Vivo and Dendron serve an extensive area of private game and hunting farms. Prolific game - including the 'Big Five' - excellent accommodation and good hunting facilities attract many domestic and international trophy hunters.

Various interesting tours are available for the spouses and partners of hunters, including a visit to the archaeologically significant Mapungubwe Hill. Three taxidermists operate in the area. Citrus farming on the banks of the Limpopo River is also an important economic activity in the district.

The Blouberg ('blue mountain') range has a large surface of protected wall where climbers will find good solid rock. Most of the climbing spots are on private land but climbers can make arrangements through the Alldays Mountain Club.

Several giant trees that occur in and around Alldays are another noteworthy feature of the area: a baobab at Bakleikraal, 21 m in circumference; a wild fig in Alldays itself, larger than the famous Wonder Tree in Pretoria; and a nyala tree that covers a surface of 100 m²

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Main Place Alldays". Census 2011.
  2. ↑ Airport information for Alldays Airport (FAAL). DAFIF. October 2006.