The Spirit of the Wild
Mountain Zebra
National Park was established in 1937 with the singular mission of preventing
the extinction of the Cape Mountain Zebra — a subspecies reduced to fewer than
50 individuals. Today, thanks to dedicated conservation management, over 600
Cape Mountain Zebra roam the park's 284 km² of dramatic mountain terrain and
Karoo plains. The park's scenic beauty is extraordinary — rugged Bankberg
mountain ridges rise above sweeping plateau grasslands, creating a landscape of
remarkable grandeur. Beyond its flagship species, Mountain Zebra supports a
thriving community of cheetah, black wildebeest, eland, springbok, and an
exceptional diversity of raptors, making it an underrated gem of the Eastern
Cape Karoo.
• Cape Mountain Zebra — the park's founder species, rescued from near-extinction
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature in its purest form.
• Cheetah — resident population with regular game drive sightings
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature in its purest form.
• Dramatic Bankberg mountain scenery rising above Karoo plains
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature in its purest form.
• Black Wildebeest, Eland, Red Hartebeest, and Springbok herds
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature in its purest form.
• Raptorial diversity — Verreaux's Eagle, Martial Eagle, Black Eagle
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature in its purest form.
• Hiking trails through mountain fynbos and Karoo succulent vegetation
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature in its purest form.
• Remote, uncrowded — one of South Africa's least-visited national parks
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature in its purest form.
Experience the Rhythm of Mountain Zebra National Park
When to Embark?
Temperate African days and crisp, star-filled nights await your arrival.
The absolute best window for clear vistas and peak predator sightings.
The Magnitude of Herds
Everything here follows the ancient rhythm of the rains and the golden grass.
Cheetah
Ancient inhabitant of the Mountain Zebra National Park wilderness.
Wildebeest
Ancient inhabitant of the Mountain Zebra National Park wilderness.
Zebra
Ancient inhabitant of the Mountain Zebra National Park wilderness.
Geographic Heart
Lat: -32.265018 • Lng: 24.872925
Locate the Soul
Nestled within South Africa, the Mountain Zebra National Park represents one of the most significant ecosystems on our planet.
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