The Tropic of Capricorn (or the Southern Tropic) is the circle of latitude that contains the subsolar point
on the December (or southern) solstice. It is thus the southernmost latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer.
The Tropic of Capricorn is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. As of 28 March 2016, its latitude is
23°26′13.8″ (or 23.43718°) [1] south of the equator, but it is very gradually moving northward, currently at the rate of 0.47 arcseconds, or 15 metres, per year.[2]
At the foot of one of Limpopo’s rolling koppies, Forever Resorts' Tshipise Resort is located "Tshipise" means something warm" and the famous Tshipise koppie towers protectively over the resort. along the scenic route to Zimbabwe. Set adjacent the Honnet Nature Reserve, and just a short drive from Kruger’s Pafuri Gate, this bushveld resort is surrounded by the flourishing activity of South Africa’s wildlife. Comfortable rondavels are surrounded by dense woodlands comprised of Mopani, Red Bushwillow and Jakkalsbessie trees, and the resort is also home to the third largest Baobab tree in South Africa.
The Tropic of Capricorn (or the Southern Tropic) is the circle of latitude that contains the subsolar point on the December (or southern) solstice. It is thus the southernmost latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer. The Tropic of Capricorn is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. As of 28 March 2016, its latitude is 23°26′13.8″ (or 23.43718°) [1] south of the equator, but it is very gradually moving northward, currently at the rate of 0.47 arcseconds, or 15 metres, per year.[2] The big tree is based at the home of one of the biggest trees in the world, , in Niani , Zwigodini, Limpopo South Africa. The lodges, name 'The big tree holiday lodge' was inspired by this tree which is a few metres away from the lodge. We,at the Big tree Holiday Lodge are graced with the small 5 (the elephant shrew,ant lion, rhinoceros beetle, buffalo weaver and leopard tortoise) The big tree Holiday lodge is close to one of the 3 hot springs in Venda, Sagole Spa There are however some more attractions that will also boost Limpopo Tourism as a whole and restore the pride of our province and the community of Zwigodini
