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Hi Vlakvarkvrou,

Thanks for your road advice. Previous post did not mentioned that the road was in bad condition. Just wonder if it deterioted that fast or are others not bothered by a gravel road with potholes and few patches of tar.

Stephan Groen wrote:


No Stephan, no gas braais to hire, but a very scenic picnic area.

Hello everyone!

We are visiting Mapungubwe for the first time from 8 to 12 May 2013.
We are first doing a trip through the Kruger and we are planning to exit Kruger at Pafuri gate, stop at the big baobab at Sagole, drive through Mussina and then enter Mapungubwe. We will be camping at the Mazhou camping site.

Could someone please assist with the following:
- Have the roads (bridges) between Pafuri and Mapungubwe been fixed yet after the floods?
- Are there any roads in the parks that aren't open?
- What about view points, the tree top walk (?), and the heritage site?
- And as first-time-Mapungubwe-visitors, what else do we need to know?

Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you so much!

I'm not sure about the roads but as a first time visitor I can tell you, You can't go wrong. The place is green and beautiful after the rain. I'll be there at the end of June and can't wait. I

Hey

It sounds like you have FUN waiting to roll

The road between Musina and Mapungubwe is still closed but there is a bypass which takes longer. The park is practically operational with most roads working, but i know the tree top is closed but you can go to the confluence and the museum.

For more information please contact Mr Norman Mudau, the Hospital Services Manager at 084 700 4367.

Regards,
Divhani Maremba
Northern Cluster Communications Manager

Thanks Divhani I know you will help.


HippoP you can really phone Norman he's a sweety and very helpful. I've phoned him numerous times specially during the flood.

Its my pleasure

Thanks so much for all the info - we will definitely make use of it!:) We are extremely excited and we are counting down the work days we have left!

I will post pics when we get back, if anyone is interested.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Is there any update on the road situation up north? We are planning to visit Mapungubwe at the end of July and then head East to enter the Kruger at Pafuri Gate. I know some of the roads were in a poor state but specifically what is the road like between Mapungubwe, Messina and Pafuri gate?

We have a 4x4 booked and are also wondering what the roads are like within the park after the floods earlier this year? Are they all open and do we need a sat nav to find our way round?

Thanks in anticipation!

We plan to visit Mapungubwe in future (no dates yet).
From a previous visit (pre-SANParks) I know that during the dry season one can walk from Zimbabwe through the Limpopo right into Mapungubwe. We are caravanners and I see that the camping site is quite isolated.
What about illegals from Zimbabwe crossing the river?

if you need any info on the roads what's open whats closed contact Mr Norman Mudau, the Hospital Services Manager. He's a star.

The illegals still come through the river but haven't been "trouble" but the best is still to keep your guard up, lock your caravaan when you go for a day trip.