Search Dictionary
Definition of letaba

letaba

/ləˈtɑː.bə/
Le · ta · ba
JUMP TO:

letaba Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South African A prominent and historic rest camp situated on a sweeping bend of the Letaba River within the central region of the Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Example

"After a long day of wildlife viewing, the tourists returned to their chalets at Letaba and listened to the sounds of the African bush."

2

South African A significant river in the eastern Limpopo Province of South Africa, formed by the confluence of the Great Letaba and Little Letaba rivers, which flows eastward through the Kruger National Park before joining the Olifants River.

• Rhymes for letaba

• Nearby Words

let go
let me
let-out
letaba
letdown
lethal
lethality

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Northern Sotho (Sepedi) language, traditionally translated as 'sandy river' or 'river of the mountains'. It serves as the namesake for the river, a region, and a prominent rest camp in South Africa.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Letaba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/letaba
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.