SATGo Tour & Packages - Prima Luce Tour 7

Cycle in the ancient City of Mapungubwe in the Limpopo Valley, South Africa
4 Days 3 Nights

The Mapungubwe Landscape was declared a World Heritage Site on 3 July 2003. The ancient Kingdom of Mapungubwe, SA's first kingdom, existed in the 13th century. This is where gold artefacts, including the Golden Rhino, were discovered, thus revealing a sophisticated civilization that was capable of working gold, and also traded with the Indian Ocean trade network, Arabia, China, Indonesia and India. Mapungubwe was the forerunner of the Great Zimbabwe civilization and it is estimated that up to 5000 people lived here.

Mapungubwe National Park and is located in the most northerly point of South Africa, adjacent to the Limpopo River, Botswana & Zimbabwe.

Day 1: Depart JHB at 06h00 and arrive at Mopane Bush Lodge at about 12h00 in time for lunch. Relax around the pool or take an afternoon nap. At 15h30 we go for a 2 hour cycle in the Mapesu Nature Reserve, which is home to many species of game and birds, and a variety of trees and shrubs, some of which are endemic to the area. Get back in time for sundowners and then experience the magic of the boma, as you sit around the fire and enjoy your evening meal under the brilliant stars of the southern skies.
Overnight: Mopane Bush Lodge DBB

Day 2: Early wake-up call, coffee and rusks, and then once again cycle amongst the Mopane trees enjoying the tranquillity of the bush. At about 10h00 back at the lodge for a delicious brunch and then relax at the sparkling pool with a waterfall.
At 15h30 depart to go tracking the endangered wild dog, led by a researcher, and hopefully see the dogs hunt and eat. Return to the lodge in time for dinner in the boma under the African skies.
Overnight: Mopane Bush Lodge DBB

Day 3: Early wake-up call, coffee and rusks, and experience a guided tour of the Ancient Kingdom of Mapungubwe, returning at about 11h00 for brunch. Afterweards, transfer to our overnight camp at the start of the Baobab Peace Trail. After settling in, we set off for an afternoon cycle amongst the many giant baobab trees with their enormous girth and dominating presence, surrounded by legend! In the evening we discover the sheer majesty of a baobab at sunset, while sipping our well-deserved drinks, followed by a bushveld braai.
Overnight: Baobab Peace Trail Camp: DBB (East African Safari Tents)

Day 4: We start the day with a 2-hour cycle before breakfast, relishing our last hours of peace in the bush amongst the baobabs. After breakfast pack up and depart for Johannesburg.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Accommodation DBB
• Packed lunch
• Accompanied by registered Guide
• Entrance fees to National Park and SAN Parks guides

TOUR EXCLUDES:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Items of a personal nature

Day 5 - Optional:

Tshugulu Eco Route offers the cycle enthusiast an exciting insight into the typical natural surroundings of the Limpopo Valley. This is a one day route which encompasses a number of stops including the spectacular Clarens sandstone formations, magnificent age old Baobabs, the distinctive and striking Sesame-bush. A lunch stop is enjoyed at a bird hide +- 12kms later. Continue after lunch along ancient bush tracks towards Tshugulu. The return journey takes one through indigenous trees including Mopane, Marula, Tamboti, Silver Cluster Leaf, Camel Thorn and the Ficus, whilst keeping a look out for giraffe and many other plains anima
Overnight: Tshugulu Lodge (South African National Parks)

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