Giyani Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Town in Limpopo, South Africa
About Giyani
The central business district of Giyani is called "Benstore" by the residents of the city. Giyani is in the heart of Limpopo Bushveld, on the northern bank of the Klein (Little) Letaba River west of Kruger National Park. Most residents of Giyani speak Xitsonga as their first language. The Tsonga women perform thexibelanidance, and called the dance Xigaza, the men enjoy mpuluto and makhwaya. The Tsonga people also engage in a custom dance called mchongolo. Xibelani is an African skirt designed to make the wearer's hips look bigger so that the hip movement during the xibelani dance can be more apparent. The Tsonga people have their own distinct music when thexibelanidance is performed. Giyani's economy is predominately rural. Cattle ranching and producing maize, peanuts, tomatoes, potatoes,
Top Attractions in Giyani
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- ★Thomo Heritage Park
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