Outdoor Activities
A landscape that is nothing short of being paradise on earth, skews Mokopane attractions to a wide selection of outdoor activities. From hiking, camping, 4x4 trails, game viewing includes sighting the Big Five, and the archeological wonder held within the Makapansgat Caves, Mokopane is a trove of attractions.
The historic and archeologically significant Makapansgat Caves is situated 15 km north of Mokopane. Mokopane has several nature reserves in its vicinity. The Arend Dieperink Museum has a fine cultural-historical collection, and Makapan’s Caves are notable for their fossils. The caves are a significant paleontological site part of the World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind.
On the town's northern outskirts, is the game-breeding centre of the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria. This centre breeds rare exotic and indigenous animals and birds, and black rhino and indigenous game species can be seen in the 850-ha reserve. Day visitors to the reserve can enjoy the picnic sites, walk-in aviary as well as guided tours.
Mokopane is not only a developing ecotourist destination but also offers visitors ample opportunity to purchase curios and the like from its shopping centres, antique boutiques and art galleries.