Alma, South Africa

Alma is a small town in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

Alma is situated south of Vaalwater in the Limpopo province of South Africa. This is a malaria free area. Accommodation in the Alma area consists of thatched chalets, wooden mountain cabins and tented bush camps for those who want to rough it.

Bird life in the Alma area includes the majestic fish-eagle and there is an abundance of wildlife. Animals that you are likely to see include baboon, monkey, bush baby, eland, impala, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, warthog, jackal and ostrich. If you are lucky, you may even spot some leopard or hyena.

The Alma area has some sedimentary rocks and mesas. (Flat top hills) The lovely green-gray bushveld vegetation stretches as far as the eye. There are some private game reserves in the area.

Education

Lakerskool Alma

Alma School is a larger primary/early secondary school and is situated approximately 15 miles from Vaalwater. The children come from the surrounding farms, villages and the actual town of Alma, as well as from much further afield – these children boarding at the nearby hostel. Teaching uses 3 languages: Sebede, English and Afrikaans which brings its own challenge to English volunteers! Alma has no facilities for cooking. The mid day meal is cooked over an open fire and eaten outdoors – rain or shine!

Towns close To Alma

• Bela Bela (previously Warmbaths)
• Lephalale (previously Ellisras)
• Modimolle (previously Nylstroom)
• Naboomspruit
• Thabazimbi
• Vaalwater