Hendrik Verwoerd Tunnel — Attraction in Makhado Local Municipality

Verwoerd Tunnels The Verwoerd Tunnels are situated in the town of Makhado in the Limpopo Province in South Africa. The Verwoerd Tunnels are also known as the Hendrik Verwoerd Tunnels. They are known to be named after a former South African Prime Minister, Hendrik Verwoerd. These tunnels are built through the Waterberg Mountains and shortens the travelling distance from Johannesburg to the border of Zimbabwe.

The area is a well known tourist attraction. The Ben Lavin Nature Reserve is a popular attraction in this area and is a great way to spend time with the family away from the busy city lifestyle. The Arts and Crafts made by the locals in Limpopo are very popular amongst local and...

The amazing landscapes and mountains of Venda "Shangu la mutakalo". The experience was beautiful, and the people were friendly and accommodating as we were not fluent in the native language spoken by most people there.

While heading to the place called Makhado Biaba, we passed by the tunnels and stopped for a few pictures, and just took in the beauty of nature and walked inside the tunnel and it was so cool compared to the temperature outside.

Beautiful spot to take...

Sometimes wonder how it is that we built these tunnels (and bridges like Bloukrans) waaay back, but don't engage in any such masterpiece-grade infrastructure projects anymore... I'm in awe of these old tunnels. Beautiful to see and an experience to...