Lephalale
South Africa · LimpopoZA
Place in Limpopo, South Africa
Lephalale, formerly known as Ellisras, is a coal mining town in the Limpopo province of South Africa immediately east of the Waterberg Coalfield. The town was established as Ellisras in 1960 and named after Patrick Ellis and Piet Erasmus who settled on a farm there in the 1930s. In 2002, Ellisras was renamed Lephalale by the provincial government of Limpopo, after the main river that crosses the municipality. Lephalale is derived from the setswana language meaning "to flow".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -23.666, 27.745
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 824 m
Overview of Lephalale
Part of Limpopo, South Africa, Lephalale is a place. The activity mix leans towards adventure and nightlife. The altitude here is around 824 m. Sitting in the southern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Lephalale
Adventure in Lephalale
(1)The adventure shortlist for Lephalale: Off Road Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lephalale. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Lephalale
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Lephalale: Nightlife. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lephalale. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Lephalale
Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food.
Getting there & around
Reaching Lephalale is easiest with a car once you are in Limpopo. Lephalale runs on Africa/Johannesburg time.
Similar destinations
Places near Lephalale that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lephalale known for?
- In Limpopo, South Africa, Lephalale stands out for adventure and nightlife. That mix defines the typical visit.
- What can you do in Lephalale?
- Options in Lephalale run to Off Road Trails and Nightlife — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Lephalale?
- Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food.
- Where is Lephalale located?
- You will find Lephalale in Limpopo, South Africa. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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