Mapungubwe National Park

Mapungubwe National Park is in Limpopo, South Africa. It's inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and is a part of the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area.

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Mapungubwe Hill

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Mapungubwe National Park is centred on the Mapungubwe Hill, once the capital of the eponymous kingdom. The landscape consists of sandstone formations and different kinds of forest and the park is also an archaeological site.

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In the national park you can encounter animals emblematic of Africa such as elephants, lions, Nile crocodiles, giraffes and antelopes. There are around 400 bird species in the park. The vegetation is dominated by baobab trees.

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The national park is located in the northernmost South Africa, close to the border tri-point with Botswana and Zimbabwe. The closest major cities are Musina (about 70 km to the east) and Polokwane (about 250 km to the south).

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Valid to 31 October 2017:

South African citizens and residents (with ID): R44 per adult, R22 per child, per day
SADC nationals (with passport):R88 per adult, R44 per child, per day
Foreign visitors: R176 per adult, R88 per child, per day

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(Prices Aug 2017)

Heritage Tour, 2 hours, R230
Museum Tour,c2 hours, R55
Heritage & Museum Tours Package, 2 hours, R265 per adult, R245 per child
Sunset Drive, 3 hours, R275 per adult, R130 per child
Night Drive, 2 hours, R275 per adult, R130 per child
Guided Walks, 3 hours, R420
Bush Braai, 3 hours, R650

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Mopane Bush Lodge. (updated Mar 2015)
Leokwe Camp. Cottages for 1-2 people R1200-1500, cottages for 1-4 people R1865-2165. (updated Aug 2017)
Limpopo Forest Tented Camp. Forest tents for 1-2 people R1100-1260. (updated Aug 2017)
Tshugulu Lodge. Cottages for 1-4 people R1125-1500, guest houses for 1-4 people R1900-2500 plus R480-580 per additional adult (half that for a child) up to 8 people. (updated Aug 2017)
Vhembe Wilderness Camp. Cabins R710-825 for 1-2 people. (updated Aug 2017)

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Mazhou Camping Site. R265-305 for 1-2 people. (updated Aug 2017)

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