Activities
Conservation and Animal Tracking
Experience conservation from the inside out through expeditions that place you directly within critical activities. Collaborate with seasoned wildlife professionals and specialists, gaining hands-on experience exploring Africa's untamed wilderness and contributing to all facets of conservation. This remarkable journey offers a chance to profoundly impact African wildlife while creating memories that last a lifetime.
Experience A Variety Of Accommodation Options
When it comes to choosing your accommodation at Mapesu, we have great options for families, couples, and single travelers.
Choose from a range of accommodation options: indulge in our luxurious lodges, experience stylish outdoor living with our glamping options, enjoy the flexibility of our well-equipped self-catering units, or immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the South African bushveld at our campsites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions you might have about Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Mapesu Private Game Reserve is in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. It adjoins the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site, which makes Mapesu a popular stopover for those looking to journey through ancient Africa. We are very close to the borders of Botswana and Zimbabwe, and just two and a half hours away from Kruger National Park (Parufi Gate).
Yes. We share our reserve with elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, and lions. Visitors can enjoy seeing them on game drives, walking safaris, and wildlife tracking, all in a malaria-free region rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage.
The closest town is Musina (Messina), 63km to the East. The road to our front gate is tarred all the way. There is only a short distance of gravel farm road to the lodge.
To find specific directions from Johannesburg & Pretoria, Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg, Sun City, and Rustenburg, Botswana, and Pontdrif, or Zimbabwe and Beit Bridge, click here, where you will also find advice on getting to and from Johannesburg’s Tambo International Airport and Polokwane’s Gateway International Airport.
Yes, with conservation at the heart of what we do, families can enjoy learning about the amazing animals we help to look after and discover incredible African history as part of our cultural heritage tours. We would recommend, however, checking with our team regarding suitable accommodation and any age restrictions for our activities.
Mapesu offers a variety of safari accommodations in Limpopo to suit every traveler, from 4-star luxury at Mopane Bush Lodge and glamping options to self-catering at Lucca Lodge and immersive tented stays at our Mapesu Campsite. All options provide comfort, access to Big Five safaris, and proximity to Mapungubwe’s World Heritage Site.
We share our natural surroundings with a diverse range of wildlife, including many varieties of mammal and bird species. The area is known for its rich biodiversity, and we are committed to preserving and further enhancing that. Since 2016, we have successfully reintroduced elephants, cheetahs, sables, giraffes, buffalo, and, notably, rhinos. Our collaboration with the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Meta Population Project marks a significant step in our conservation efforts, providing an immersive experience in conservation through our unique cheetah walk activity.
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