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Mapungubwe National Park

Mapungubwe National Park brings together archaeological settlements, an ancient royal hill and landscapes of rivers, riverine woodland and savanna. Its spread-out layout calls for planning by sector and time for both heritage and the surrounding environment.

Mapungubwe National Park
Photo by Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • The Interpretation Centre sets out the sequence of Schroda, K2 and Mapungubwe Hill.
  • Mapungubwe Hill has rocky terraces and narrow passages.
  • Viewpoints overlook the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers.
Mapungubwe National Park
Photo by South African Tourism from South Africa Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Mapungubwe National Park
Photo by South African Tourism from South Africa Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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Mapungubwe National Park

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Mapungubwe brings archaeology and savanna together in a sprawling park

A visit to Mapungubwe requires careful planning: the hill, ancient settlements, the three-country viewpoint and roads that shape the route.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026