South African National Parks (SANParks) has started a major road upgrade project at Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site in South Africa's Limpopo on 13 November 2025. For travellers, this means better access, smoother drives, and improved connectivity to some of the park’s most important heritage and viewpoint sites.
Funded through the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) Financing Facility with support from the German Government via the KfW Development Bank and implemented with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the project aims to make travelling through Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site safer and more comfortable—especially for visitors exploring remote sections of the park.
The upgrades will also strengthen day-to-day park operations, including law enforcement and anti-poaching patrols, ultimately contributing to a more secure and well-managed visitor environment.
As part of the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area shared with Botswana and Zimbabwe, the improved road network will help visitors experience this unique cultural landscape and its diverse wildlife with greater ease.
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