Despite locals having knowledge of the sacred site, Mapungubwe was only rediscovered by the scientific community and colonial government in 1933. The Mapungubwe Collection of artefacts found at the …

Mar 15, 2019 · Mapungubwe, located in the very north of South Africa just below the Limpopo River, was an Iron Age settlement and kingdom which flourished between the 11th and 13th century CE. It …

Mapungubwe is set hard against the northern border of South Africa, joining Zimbabwe and Botswana. It is an open, expansive savannah landscape at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers.

Jan 3, 2026 · The ancient city of Mapungubwe (meaning ‘hill of the jackal’) is an Iron Age archaeological site in the Limpopo Province on the border between South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, 75 km …

Mar 20, 2024 · Mapungubwe NP and World Heritage Site is one of South Africa's most evocative protected spaces - a land of baobabs, elephants & rich history

Much like at any other national park in South Africa, Mapungubwe’s passionate guides and skilled trackers offer three-hour guided morning walks, as well as sunrise and sunset game drives, for an …

Oct 8, 2025 · With scenic viewpoints, cultural heritage sites, and diverse ecosystems, Mapungubwe offers a unique blend of history, nature, and adventure waiting to be explored.

Aug 18, 2025 · The Kingdom of Mapungubwe (mah-POON-goob-weh) was an ancient state at the meeting point of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers in South Africa, just south of Great Zimbabwe. By …

Dec 24, 2024 · Mapungubwe was an early kingdom in southern Africa, located in the present-day Limpopo province of South Africa, near that country’s borders with Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Sep 18, 2017 · The ancient city of Mapungubwe (meaning 'hill of the jackal') is an Iron Age archaeological site in the Limpopo Province on the border between South Africa, Zimbabwe and …