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The tourism potential of traditional rural areas have not been encouraged. The tourist attractions have generally not
included telling of the history and struggles of indigenous people, their culture and heritage.
There are number of tourist facilities in former Lebowa territory that has not been explored viz Mahubehube Caves
in Bothashoek, Mankele and Ga-Mokgotho waterfalls and dramatic topographical relief around Penge, discontinued
mining settlements of Penge and Taung, old coach wagon in Leboeng, King Sekhukhune statue at Tjate and miraculous
trees (with healing powers) at Phiring .
These tourist attractions are related to the cultural history and areas
of African people have generally been ignored. Lack of convenient access, support infrastructure including
marketing and onsite facilities result in these facilities not playing their rightful role in tourism industry.
The existence of the world reknown Panorama route (along R36) nearby provides an opportunity to divert some of
the tourist already in the area to these forgotten attractions. Opening up another tourism route linking these
attractions is the key first step to promote rural natural and cultural attraction spots.
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