Please remember: The park is in a developmental phase, and as such some facilities, roads and activities may not make sense! Make sure to collect a map at Reception. Enquiries can be directed to the Park Manager.
Mapungubwe National Park is an area with large and dangerous game animals and unguided walking is not permitted. Guests, who would like to arrange activities such as walks, drives and visits to cultural attractions, can do so directly with Mapungubwe.
Guests should take precautions against malaria when visiting Mapungubwe.
All Mapungubwes camps are accessible by normal sedan vehicles, as are many of the roads inside the Park. There are also a number of eco-trails for which a 4x4 is required.
The closest shops and fuel supplies to Mapungubwe are in Alldays and Musina, both about 70 kms from the Park.
What visitors need to take (preparation for the trip) There are no shops at Mapungubwe. The units are self catering and fully equipped. Take all food, drinks and firewood. The Vhembe Trails Camp is catered, but take your own drinks.
Sunscreen, hat, binoculars, field guides, liquids for drinking.