Mapungubwe National Park
Mapungubwe National Park: this is a place of mystery and enchantment. Majestic grow out of a landscape of rolling plains punctuated with scrub trees. Hidden among the crags and within the mountain glades, find a secret world of animals that hide from the powerful sun. Located on the northern border of South Africa, Mapungubwe National Park is the playground where eagles soar above the edifices, elephants roam free in the plains below, and where the natural scenery and views are awe-inspiring.
Mapungubwe National Park is a World Heritage Site. Near Mapungubwe Hill, discover the Lost City, a magical place where an ancient African civilisation once dwelt in the shadow of the hill, dating back to 900 AD, when an iron age community sprouted, sharing trade with Egypt, India and even China. This is the ancient place where the mysterious golden rhino was discovered by archaeologists.
Experience the magnificence of the views that unfurl before your eye like rolling post-cards.
The massive sandstone formations jut out from the mopane woodlands and the verdant riverine forests. Baobab trees that seemingly have their roots pointing towards the sky, and reputed to be thousands of years old are a unique feature of Mapungubwe National Park. In the plains you will find elephant, giraffe, white rhino, gemsbok, eland, and many plain animals besides. Lions and leopards roam the plains while hyaenas scavenge at night. Bird life thrives at Mapungubwe National Park, including Meve's (Longtailed) Starling, Tropical Boubou and the Black Eagle and the shy Pel's Fishing Owl.
