​User Reviews – Mountain Zebra NP

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~lustedtowander~   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2010 Reviewed: Jan 24, 2012

35-50 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

The best kept secret amongst South Africa's national parks.

Marilyn   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: September 2021 Reviewed: Sep 25, 2021

Email Marilyn  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A very nice smaller reserve and easy to travel around in one or two days at a leisurely pace
Overall rating
4/5

Very beautiful karoo scenery and especially when seeing those beautiful boulders gleaming in the setting sunset. A fair amount of animals and lovely to see the zebras. Upholstery in chalets needs to be cleaned. Some of the crockery/cutlery was missing, such as braai tongs and salad servers. A nice 2km walk from the chalets up the hill. Monkeys a nuisance have to keep everything closed.

Brenda   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: May 2021 Reviewed: May 27, 2021

Email Brenda  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

They is without question an unappreciated Gem. The park was prestine, "oceans" of golden grass dotted with bush veld. Vistas of mountains in the distance.

The park is well maintained the accommodation excellent, staff were excellent and attentive. Zebras, zebras everywhere - mountain zebra is so special. Many black Wildebeast, red hartebeest and Blesbok. We even saw Black Rhino - very special.

We were there when locust swarm was in the park - very interesting - the birds were going wild.

I could go back over and over again - just as a quiet place to spend time.

Lilian Ruzius   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: May 4, 2017

Email Lilian Ruzius  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Infinity.....from the peaks of the park you can see miles and miles breathtaking scenery
Overall rating
5/5

Wildlife: enough to see like Kudus, Klipspringers, black Wildebeest, Cape Buffalos, Springboks, Ground Squirrels, Ostriches, Velvet Monkeys, 1 black backed Jackal and of course lots of the Cape Mountain Zebras.
The gravel roads are great to drive with your own car and they will take you to breathtaking scenery. Start with the Kranskoploop for the beautiful mountains, take a break and a swim at the Picnic spot and drive to Rooiplaat Loop to see lots of animals. Enjoy your stay!

rudyerasmus   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: April 2014 Reviewed: Mar 24, 2017

Email rudyerasmus  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A Very special Small Reserve with scarce Mountain Zebra's, in a fitting Mountainous Habitat!
Overall rating
5/5

This used to be a very small Reserve , which a lot of Tourists passed by , to go to better known Reserves, but since lots of expansion took place , became a really good destination , not just a stop over for a night , but at least for two or three nights.
The chalets are placed so that you have a view of the valley with browsing animals, nearby, Eland came close to our porch , while I was making the " braai" barbecue fire .
Camp sites are well kept , and with well tended Ablutions .
Weather is always good in April , and you could enjoy the magic scenery , of Far away Mountains , Grasslands and animals , on the High lying plateau.
The road network is well kept , even for saloon cars, and photography can easily be done from the window, as getting out of the vehicle , is not allowed , except in demarcated stopping areas .
Recently Research has begun on Cheetah's , and a walk with a guide with radio collar marked Cheetah , is a special opportunity.
Lions and Cape Buffalo has also been introduced , and although not a Big 5 Reserve, it has special treats otherwise.
Birding was very good , from Raptors, to Ground Birds, " Korhaans" Bustards , and Larks and Pipits.
In the camps a mixture of Bush Birds can be found, Wheatears, Flycatchers , Starlings and Robins. They are all habituated to movements , so are easily approachable and Photographable.
We did not need a guide , but the Reception helped with all the directions we needed.
And the Shop had the ample supplies we wanted to buy.
All in all , a very Good Restful Reserve to Shake off the Rush of modern Living!

Stephanie   –  
Canada CA
Visited: February 2015 Reviewed: Feb 10, 2017

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Unique, stunning scenery with incredible views
Overall rating
5/5

We drove through the park on the way to cape point lighthouse. While driving, our guide was taking about how despite the name, he rarely sees zebras around. At that exact moment my husband looked out the window and said "isn't that a zebra right there?" There was a herd of 13 Grevy's Zebra camoflouged into the rocks and fynbos. Amazing sight that we feel lucky to have seen.

The views and scenery are amongst the best anywhere. We could have spent hours watching the clouds form over the ridges and hills, with light playing and mist rolling over the landscape.

Raffaella   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Nov 28, 2016

Email Raffaella  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Very nice place where to see mountain zebra

Birder   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Nov 13, 2016

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A most pleasant and rewarding experience
Overall rating
4/5

We were there with our Bird Club and the birding was fantastic. It is nice to see Mountain Zebras, Black Wildebees and Springbok which you don't always see in other National Parks. The accommodation is good though there was a bit of noise at times due to the ongoing building of new chalets. The scenery is magnificent despite very dry conditions. Wonderful view from our chalet patio. The staff without exception were friendly and so helpful. We had a tasty dinner in the restaurant on one of the nights of our stay.

Coco   –  
France FR
Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Jan 11, 2016

Email Coco  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Very nice isolated park
Overall rating
4/5

Our morning in the Mountain Zebra Park was great, there is not as many animals as in the north of the country but I was surprised to see so many.
There is less animals but there is also less tourists, we went in November and we were nearly the only ones in the park which was a much appreciated luxury.
We did the cheetah walk and once our guide found the cheetah we walk until we were 10 meters from it and while looking for it (by car, not foot) we saw all the other animals so it was really great.

A. J Visited: July 2012 Reviewed: Sep 9, 2012

Overall rating
5/5

Lots of mountain zebras, the landscape is beautiful and the restaurant provides good food.

Average User Rating

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