Mapungubwe National Park
Mapungubwe National Park, National park in Limpopo Province, South Africa
The park extends across 28,000 hectares of land where the Limpopo and Shashe rivers meet at the borders of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
The national park protects the archaeological remains of Mapungubwe Hill, which served as the capital of an ancient African kingdom from 1075 to 1220.
Traditional San rock art sites within the park boundaries present evidence of early human settlements and artistic expressions in this African region.
Visitors must register at the main gate reception area before proceeding to any of the park's accommodations, including Leokwe Camp, Tshugulu Lodge, or Limpopo Forest Camp.
The park contains geological formations of sandstone hills and houses both meerkats and Nile crocodiles, a combination found in few other African locations.
Location: Limpopo
Inception: 1995
Elevation above the sea: 568 m
Part of: Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
Website: http://sanparks.org/parks/mapungubwe
GPS coordinates: -22.22810,29.21260
Latest update: December 6, 2025 15:33
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