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Wildlife & Animals in Mapungubwe National Park

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Mapungubwe is not primarily a typical safari destination. Its cultural and historical attractions are what it is known for. It is, however, a place with real wilderness appeal. A drive around the small wildlife viewing circuit will offer good sightings of a variety of species. Elephant, blue wildebeest, Burchell’s zebra, blue duiker and warthog are all quite common.

  • Abundant
  • Common
  • Occasional
  • Rare
  • None
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Hippo
Occasional
Buffalo
None
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
White Rhino
Rare
Black Rhino
None
Lion
Very Rare
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Very Rare
Hyena
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare

Wildlife Highlights

Klipspringer are particularly at home in the dramatic landscape with rocky outcrops. They can be seen standing in pairs resembling little statues on top of a boulder. Chacma baboon also love to keep guard on top of the sandstone cliffs. Eland and red hartebeest can be found on the grassy plains while greater kudu keep to the thickets.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing in Mapungubwe doesn’t depend much on the seasons, but it is slightly better in the driest months of June through September. These months are also most pleasant in terms of temperatures as it gets incredibly hot during the summer months from October to May.


Wildlife Photos

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