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Louis Trichardt, informally shortened to LTT, is a town in Limpopo, South Africa. It is at the foot of Hanglip, in the Soutpansberg mountain, and is the centre of the Makhado Local Municipality, which comprises 16,000 km2 with a population of 270,000 (2001). Louis Trichardt is located in a fertile region where litchis, bananas, mangoes and nuts are produced. The N1 national route runs through the town. Louis Trichardt is 437 kilometres from Johannesburg and 106 kilometres from the Zimbabwean border at Beitbridge. The town was the capital of the Rambulana Venda Kingdom until 1864. In the 21st century Louis Trichardt was known for a time as Makhado, but it was changed back to Louis Trichardt. Elim, Tshikota, and Madombidzha townships surround the town in all directions. Its common languages are Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans and English.

As you explore Louis Trichardt, you will discover a town steeped in history. Named after the Voortrekker leader, Louis Trichardt, who traversed the area in the early 19th century, the town has a rich heritage that is celebrated through its numerous museums and historical landmarks.

One of the most famous landmarks in Louis Trichardt is the Schoemansdal Historical Monument, which was built to commemorate the Voortrekker settlement that was established in the area in 1848. The monument is a popular tourist attraction and offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the early settlers.