Photos: Where is your favourite spot at Mapungubwe?

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Re: Mapungubwe photos

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In no particular order - some critters in Mapungubwe
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Typical Mapungubwe scenery
Typical Mapungubwe scenery
in the trees above our "tent" LFTC
in the trees above our "tent" LFTC
on the path between our units, Leokwe camp - we walked home at about 10pm on this path
on the path between our units, Leokwe camp - we walked home at about 10pm on this path
Family drink, Maloutswa
Family drink, Maloutswa
on the ridgeline above Leokwe
on the ridgeline above Leokwe
Coming for a drink Maloutswa
Coming for a drink Maloutswa
Close up Elephant - Maloutswa hide
Close up Elephant - Maloutswa hide
Saddle Billed Stork with breakfast, Maloutswa
Saddle Billed Stork with breakfast, Maloutswa
Fish Eagle, sitting in the tree directly above the hide Maloutswa
Fish Eagle, sitting in the tree directly above the hide Maloutswa
Meyer's Parrots, Maloutswa
Meyer's Parrots, Maloutswa
Burchell's Coucal near the Treetop walk
Burchell's Coucal near the Treetop walk
African Grey Hornbill, clean up crew, Leokwe camp
African Grey Hornbill, clean up crew, Leokwe camp
Grey Heron, Maloutswa
Grey Heron, Maloutswa
Lots of Kori Bustards (this one near LFTC)
Lots of Kori Bustards (this one near LFTC)
Blue Waxbill waiting for crumbs, Mapungubwe Interp Centre
Blue Waxbill waiting for crumbs, Mapungubwe Interp Centre
Crested Barbet - carpark Maloutswa
Crested Barbet - carpark Maloutswa
Plenty of rocks for the numerous Klipspringers
Plenty of rocks for the numerous Klipspringers
Dassies are everywhere
Dassies are everywhere
Impala (and Baboons) at Maloutswa Waterhole
Impala (and Baboons) at Maloutswa Waterhole
Gemsbok from the "hidden path" back of Interp Centre
Gemsbok from the "hidden path" back of Interp Centre
Gemsbok on the ridgeline, Leokwe camp
Gemsbok on the ridgeline, Leokwe camp
22/10/19 Mopani 3 nights
25/10 Satara 3 nights
28/10 Lower Sabie 3 nights
31/10 Biyamiti 2 nights
2/11 Skukuza 2 nights
Out of park 4-8/11
9/11 Skukuza 3 nights

and Kgalagadi booked June-July 2020 :)
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Tetrol, thank you so much. :gflower:

Your pictures have certainly captured the magic of Mapungubwe. I would love to jump into my vehicle right now and re-experience the Park and all that it offers.
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Wow!!
Looks super :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:
Now on my wish list for sure :pray: :pray:
Thanks Tetrol, for sharing photos of this very special park :gflower:
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ritad wrote:Amazing! Definitly on my list for next Year! Thank you for the pictures :k , i have longing :|


It is an incredible National Park, Rita. You will not be disappointed. Promise :gflower: :k
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Tetrol, thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures of Mapungubwe. :thumbs_up: :D 8)
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Thank you for sharing these beautiful scenery pictures of Mapungubwe tetrol88! :clap: :clap:

Lovely animal sightings, with an array of gorgeous birds too! I love those three Klipspringertjies together! Your pictures are superb! :clap: :clap:
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Great sightings tetrol88! :clap: :clap:
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Brilliant shots, tetrol88,

love especially the birdies, the elleies, the klippies and the dassie :dance: :dance: :dance:
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SANParks post in the SANParks Mapungubwe National Park FB Group

Where is your favourite spot at Mapungubwe? Show us the pictures you’ve taken there.

Looking forward to seeing your favourite spot posted here :popcorn:
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Some stunning photos :thumbs_up: The Grey Heron reflection and Klipspringers are particularly good! :cam:
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No mistaking where this is...
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No, where is this?
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Re: Photos: Where is your favourite spot at Mapungubwe?

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Maloutswa Pan hide, it is close to the Limpopo Forest tented camp in the north west of the park, well worth a visit :thumbs_up:
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