Game drives in both the Mapesu Reserve as well as the nearby Mapungubwe National Park, are conducted in open-roofed safari vehicles twice a day under the expert guidance of friendly and knowledgeable game rangers.
Game Viewing
Located within the wildlife haven of the 7220 hectare Mapesu Private Game reserve, the Mopane Bush Lodge offers a host of animal-viewing activities, which includes high-volume sightings of plains game including buffalo, elephant, eland, giraffe, kudu, zebra, wildebeest and impala. Predators such as cheetah, leopard, caracal and jackal as well as over 540 bird species call the reserve home, which makes for brilliant bird watching opportunities.
Meander through the baobab strewn landscapes as you observe the game rich reserve.
Tshugulu 4x4 Eco Trail
Explore the Limpopo Valley along an exciting 4x4 trail. The Tshugulu eco trail inside the Mapungubwe National Park takes you on a scenic undulating route through the reserve, with picnic spots along the way.
Bush Dining
The Mopane Bush Lodge is known for its splendid dining experiences with exceptional local and international cuisine prepared by renowned chefs. Meals and meal times are designed around the needs of the guests with special dietary requirements being catered for with prior arrangement. Whether you choose to dine in the spacious dining room, romantic lapa or under the stars in the Boma, each and every meal time will be a joyous occasion.
The lodge has a licenced and well-stocked bar on the premises, which serves a variety of local and imported beer, South African wine, ciders and spirits.
The Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site in Limpopo is popular for its beautiful landscapes, an abundance of wildlife, rich cult...