ELLISRAS / LEPHALALE (Limpopo)
“Where bushveld power meets modern growth”
Something unique about our little town…
There’s a bold energy in Ellisras — now officially known as Lephalale — where bushveld landscapes, industrial strength, and rapid development meet in one of Limpopo’s most dynamic towns.
Situated in the Waterberg region near Botswana, the town is surrounded by open bushveld, wildlife areas, and important mining and energy projects. It’s a place where nature and progress stand side by side.
Mornings begin with warm African sunlight over the plains, while evenings settle into glowing bushveld sunsets.
No standing still. No limits. Just growth, resilience, and opportunity.
It’s not just a town… it’s a powerhouse of the north.
A bit of history
The town was originally known as Ellisras and was later renamed Lephalale.
It developed through agriculture before expanding rapidly with coal mining, electricity generation, and major infrastructure investment.
Today, Lephalale is one of South Africa’s most significant energy and industrial centres.
Did you know?
👉 Lephalale is home to major energy projects including the nearby Medupi Power Station.
👉 It lies in the scenic Waterberg biosphere region.
👉 The town is close to several private game reserves and bushveld lodges.
Tourism – What to do in Ellisras / Lephalale
🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Bushveld game drives and birdwatching
Scenic sunsets and open African landscapes
Nearby reserves and lodges
🏭 Industry & Development
See one of South Africa’s fastest-growing inland towns
Learn about the region’s role in national energy supply
🚗 Nearby Attractions
Gateway to Waterberg tourism routes
Close to Botswana border travel corridors
🍽️ Food & Local Flavour
Steakhouses, family restaurants, and local grills
Warm Limpopo hospitality
🛍️ Shopping
Modern centres, local stores, and town services
Growing retail and business hubs
Events & Community
🎉 Energetic, expanding, and ambitious
Lephalale offers:
Business events
Sporting tournaments
Community festivals
Bushveld tourism gatherings
It’s a town with momentum.
Final thought
Ellisras may have changed its name,
but not its strength.
It offers something powerful — bushveld beauty, industry, and future vision.
It’s Limpopo South Africa.
Strong. Growing. Significant.
And sometimes…
that’s exactly where tomorrow begins.