The archaeological remains of the royal kraal (compound) of the Venda people make for a fascinating detour. The museum houses a replica of the royal drum, said to immobilise enemies, as well as a handful of ethnological artefacts. It's northeast of Louis Trichardt – take the N1 north, then the R523 towards Mphephu.
Museum of the Drum and Dzata Ruins
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