The Road to Mapungubwe

The Road to Mapungubwe

Never believe your GPS! Or at least make sure you have set it with the right parameters and know what route it is going. So it was tough going, you suddenly appreciate the Western Cape roads. There were long distances where the gravel verge was the only drive-able part of the road… road itself had more than just potholes, but huge dongas with a splattering of a few tar spots… It was just crazy!! So if you're planning on driving between Marakele and Mapungubwe – go the LONG SAFE way around via Polokwane. We filled up at Alldays as per everyone's suggestions (or you must fill up at Mussina if travelling the recommended route), next time we will follow through with our plan to pack in a jerry can, petrol only just lasted us the week inside the park.

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