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Mapungubwe National Park

Mapungubwe National Park brings together centuries of archaeology and a landscape of rivers, riparian woodland and savanna. The royal hill makes more sense alongside the settlements of K2 and Schroda and the terrain linking them.

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

  • Start at the Interpretation Centre to place Schroda, K2 and Mapungubwe Hill in context.
  • Explore the sandstone hill and its rocky terraces, with views across the surrounding landscape.
  • The elevated tree walk and viewpoints offer ways to experience the Limpopo and the river confluence.
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: 11/10/2026