The economy of Tzaneen depends largely on farming different types of fruits, vegetables, animals and timber. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of Tzaneen, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured its development. It is in a fertile region with tropical and subtropical agriculture taking place in a 20,000 km² region A wide range of tropical fruits and vegetables are produced in the Tzaneen area, notably citrus, mangoes, bananas, avocados, litchis, tomatoes, macadamia nuts, coffee, tea and timber.

Tzaneen is situated half way between Polokwane and Phalaborwa, on the R 71, in the Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Tzaneen, South Africa is located at -23.8332 [latitude in decimal degrees], 30.1635 [longitude in decimal degrees] at an elevation/altitude of meters. The average elevation of Tzaneen, South Africa is 662 meters

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The author AP Cartwright in his book: By the Waters of the Letaba wrote

“The combination of mountain scenery, flowering poinsettias and coral trees, warm sunny days and this immense stretch of water surrounded by yacht basins, marinas and smart hotels, should prove irresistible to everyone who wants to escape the cold winter weather on the Highveld."

It was a misty morning in the mountains of Magoebaskloof, I needed to de-stress and unwind so I decided to pack my backpack and take a hike on the Magoebaskloof Hotel Waterfall Trail. 
 
I didn't do any research before hand because I had seen the sign where the trail starts on a previous occasion when I visited the Magoebaskloof Hotel for their annual Spring Festival in September 2015. The sign stuck in the back of my head like a little door that wanted to be opened.
 

Languages spoken in the area consist as follows:
Afrikaans  41.5%
Northern Sotho 18.1%
Tsonga 13.5%
English 13.3%
Other 13.5%
 

Tzaneen is Limpopo's paradise and it has been nicknamed 'Land of Silver Mist' because of the frequent mist that occur on the mountains above it. It is located in lush, tropical surroundings and is home to Limpopo's highest mountain, the Iron Crown Mountain, lying more than 2200 m above sea level.

There appears to be an urgent need to return to products derived directly from nature in its most organic form.

This tropical paradise is home to one of the most iconic fruits!  Citrus abound here in all imaginable varieties.  There is certainly no shortage of vitamin C during winter months!  Delightful as fresh fruit, as juice, as preserves and subtle addition to certain cuisine! 
 

The decision to form a town at Tzaneen was taken in 1918 and the town was established the following year.  It was only in 1924, however, that it was proclaimed a town.
 

Your adventure begins as you get into your car. From Polokwane, The R71 is the start of your journey to the heartbeat of Limpopo, Tzaneen.

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, meandering via the beautiful mystic mountain pass of Magoebaskloof.

The gorgeous scenic route will enhance all your senses— sight, sound and the smell of the wild air will have you feeling free. Be sure to take as many detours as possible, lose yourself in an adventure on the road. The mountains are calling, endless hidden jewels to discover along the way and all you need is a sense of adventure.