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.

Activities at the game reserves in the Alma area include romantic bush dinners, hunting, game drives in open vehicles, night drives and nature walks. Facilities include outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi's, trampolines and at some you can hire some bicycles for a mountain bike outing.