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Mountain Zebra National Park

The Mountain Zebra National Park [1] is one of the smaller National Parks in South Africa, but has a special, intimate atmosphere.

Culture and History

It is home to the very rare and endangered Mountain Zebra. A few decades ago only less then 20 individuals of this zebra existed, but since then they have recovered and today there are around 150 of them in the Mountain Zebra NP.

There is not much vegetation, because the MZNP is close to the semi-desert Karoo.

Travel to Mountain Zebra National Park & Visa Requirements

By car.

From October to April the park gates are opened at 7AM and closed at 7PM, from May to September the hours are 7AM to 6PM.

Tours & Getting around Mountain Zebra National Park

You may use your own car to drive around and spot some animals.

There are also very nice hiking trails, which will allow you to experience wildlife and nature from very close. The trails start at the camp. Ask at the reception to get a small map and some advice on the trails. There is no danger when walking the trails, as there are no dangerous animals like lion in the park, but is is not uncommon to see fighting baboons or relaxing kudus and zebras in the distance during a walk.

Mountain Zebra National Park attractions and sightseeing

The main attraction of the Mountain Zebra NP are the Mountain Zebras. But there are also other interesting animals, like the many antelopes that live in the park.

At the camp (way up to the pool) is a big colony of Rock Dassies. They hide between the stones and elsewhere. They can become very naughty, but are normally shy. You will surely spot more and more, if you stop for a second and stand still.

Mountain Zebra National Park city tours

Mountain Zebra National Park souvenirs & shopping

Mountain Zebra National Park Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

There is a restaurant in the camp, which offers some interesting meals, like Springbok Carpaccio.

For evenings after a long day, a braai (South African word for barbeque) is recommended. All chalets have braai facilities and meat and wood can be bought in the camp's shop.

Mountain Zebra National Park nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Do not forget to drink enough, especially in the summer months of December and January. Take enough water on a game drive, unless you want to spoil your wildlife experience, because you are thirsty and have to return to the camp. Water and other drinks (also alcohol) can be bought in the camp's shop.

Mountain Zebra National Park cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

There is a small camp in the park and a camping site and chalets allow visitors to stay overnight.

Get out

This page was last edited at 18:31, on 15 April 2008 by Nick Roux. Based on work by Stacy Hall, Felix Gottwald and Jani Patokallio, Wikitravel user(s) Yzerfontein and Nzpcmad and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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