Mapungubwe National Park

An absolutely magical experience. We were fortunate to visit at the start of the rainy season and witnessed the remarkable transformation of a dry yet beautiful National Park into a lush green oasis, bursting with new life brought by the rains. Rivers that had long stood still began to flow once again, restoring vitality to the landscape. Beyond the awe-inspiring elephant herds, the park offers so much more—majestic baobab trees scattered across the terrain, remnants of historic SANDF bunkers, and breathtaking views of valleys adorned with these ancient giants. Adding to the experience, the stunning architecture of the park’s restaurant and museum creates a perfect blend of nature and culture. This is truly an unforgettable destination, and we highly recommend adding it to your bucket list.

Loekwe camp site was amazing. Some of the roads not so great The forest tented camp site was lovely. Unfortunately we could not go to the bird hide as it had been damaged in the rains Overall enjoyed my stay

Our first visit to Mapungubwe was amazing. As n birder I was disappointed cause of the bird hide and Treetop Walk that is closed, but we were able to spot a lot of birds. The mountains and rocks were breathtaking, and the campsite is beautiful and quiet. The ablutions, washing up area and braais were cleaned daily with the friendliest staff. I will definitely visit again when the bird hide and Treetop Walk is back in operation.

What an experience! Mapungubwe is truly a diamond in the rough. My first visit and the park is definitely seeing me again. The landscape is definitely unique with an aura of prehistoric ambiance. The wildlife is plentiful, and with a keen eye and an adventurous spirit there is so much to see. Don't forget your UV light and you'll see a plethora of scorpions at night

Outstanding kindness and support at Mapungubwe National Park My experience at Mapungubwe National Park will stay with me forever — not only because of the breathtaking beauty of the park, but because of the incredible people who work there. I had serious car problems while staying in the area, with the closest town about 100 km away. To make matters more stressful, the camp was fully booked and I had no phone reception while waiting for parts to be sent from Johannesburg. Despite all of this, the staff went above and beyond to help me. A very special thank you to Magret, who truly went out of her way every single day to check up on me, make sure I was okay, and help however she could. She even drove me 100 km in her own car to collect spares — something I will never forget. Without phone reception, she also helped me contact the right people to arrange parts and logistics. Her kindness, care, and dedication were exceptional. The manageress and the rest of the team also made a plan for me when they were fully booked, ensuring I was safe and looked after during a very stressful situation. I honestly cannot say thank you enough to the entire team for their compassion and willingness to help. Mapungubwe is a truly beautiful place, but it’s the people who make it extraordinary. I will most definitely return — and I will always remember the kindness shown to me during a difficult time. Highly recommended, not just for the scenery, but for the heart behind the park. 🌿

Hi fellow campers, it's the first time that we have visited this Nature Reserve. Left Tshipise at 5 in the morning, and on our way +- 2km from the Reserves gate we came across a herd of Elephants crossing the road..awesome. We waited for the gate to open at 6:30 and started our game drive. Saw Elephants, Giraffe, Zebra, Impala and alot of different Bird species, like the Verreaux's Eagle and it's chick, Booted Eagle, Martial Eagle, Kori Bustard, Lilac-breasted Roller, Little Bee- eater, White-fronted Bee eater, just to name a few. The Mazhou Campsite is very isolated and far from a shopping center so stock up before you go. The Confluence lookout point is a nice place to have a Braai for breakfast or lunck at. Beautiful viewing from the different lookout points. However they must re- paint the sign boards as they faided. The Treetop bird hide is still closed. It was a nice outing.

First class park. Loved everything about it. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Incredible national park, with breath-taking views of many very diverse habitats. A must visit for birding enthusiasts! Accommodation at Leokwe camp was lovely. The chalet was well equipped, clean and very spacious. The outside shower was a cool experience.