Lake Fundudzi
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Lake Fundudzi

Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

At A Glance

Coordinates
-22.8532, 30.3079

Overview

Lake Fundudzi is a lake of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: -22.85320, 30.30789. Attributes: natural, cultural, ceremonial. Tradition: Venda. Lake Fundudzi (a.k.a. Lake Funduzi) is located in the Soutpansberg in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Measuring about 5 km by 3 km when full, it was created by an ancient landslide blocking the course of the Mutale River. The lake and its resident crocodiles as well as the nearby forest of Thathe Vondo, are regarded as sacred by the Vhatavhatsindi, the People of the Pool who are part of the Venda people. It is the only natural inland lake in Southern Africa. Located in Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa.

Sacred Cluster