Small Heaven

Thomeng Small Heaven:
This Limestone Waterfall is known as a "Tufa" It was formed through the movement of glaciers during the Ice Age millions of years ago. This phenomenon is found at only three sites in Southem Africa.

Visit Thomeng Small Heaven where a constant stream of clear water from the limestone cliffs flows through. The Taung Skull Heritage site has an attractive Blue Pool and a picnic site, a perfect spot for relaxation and outing for the whole family.

This discovery led many scientists to believe from the town near the village of Manthestas. that the origin of early man was initiated on the African continent. The finding of the Taung Skull Heritage Route at the Buxton Quarry was noted to be one of the Launched in 2009, Taung Skull Heritage's most significant archaeological accomplishments Route is a living treasure exhibition of the time, and the Taung Site was proclaimed a district's remarkable heritage, history and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
cultural experience. Taung, meaning "the place of the lion"

This ancient pathway in the land which gave was named after Tau, the chief of the Bataung birth to mankind, the home to famous people. A monument to the discovery of the Taung Child Skull and the area that boasts
Taung Skull has been set up and an old mine archaeological discoveries that go back to the tunnel has been opened for exploration. The beginnings of humankind; are today considered a Buxton Quarry, which is no longer being mined as, a World Heritage Site. remains an important scientific research site.
The Taung Heritage Route takes you through The azure Blue Pools are situated at the Buxton the region's magnificent Heritage Sites as well
Quarry and are surrounded by picturesque caves as areas rich with roaming wildlife. Taung Tusk and streams.

Hotel an exclusive luxury hotel is also situated The pools were apparently discovered along the N18 route. a dynamite explosion occurred in a mountain in • Mmabana Taung Cultural: A modern society in which lime was being mined. This is a popular and educational center where the annual
hiking, abseiling, and picnic venue with barbecue Art and Cultural Calabash event is hosted facilities, set alongside these pristine springs
during September. wind through the ancient limestone valley.
• Dinkgwaneng - an area rich with the Taung Dam is an attractive picnic area in Batswana history, where you will also find situated only a short distance from the village, Bushmen's footprints and rock engravings. while on the outskirts of the village, one finds the Upon visiting the province, a trip to the Taung Mmabana Arts and Culture Centre. This Centre is a Heritage Site that allows visitors to lose themselves, a modern social and educational center offering even for just a moment, the rich history of locally produced arts and crafts. The Dinkwaneng area, and in so doing allows a glimpse of a site - home to some of the country's finest world that existed millions of years ago. It is by example San art - located a short distance all accounts for a richly rewarding experience.