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Mountain
Zebra National Park travel info
In the 1930s, the Cape Mountain Zebra was on the brink of
extinction. To ensure their survival, the Mountain Zebra National Park
was established in 1937 and today some 200-mountain zebra inhabit the
park. The scenery is exceptionally beautiful, encompassing mountains,
ravines and high plateau, with attractive trees and a great variety of
aloes and flowering shrubs. Nature trails and the three-day Mountain
Zebra Hiking Trail hold the promise of exciting discoveries. Game
viewing is rewarding throughout the year, particularly on the
Rooiplaat Plateau. Antelope species originally found in the region, as
well as small predators and 200 species of birds, including the
magnificent black eagle, may be seen.
Accommodation includes fully equipped chalets, a caravan park and a
delightful Victorian guesthouse. There is a licensed a la carte
restaurant and a tourist shop; conference facilities cater for 60
delegates. Swimming and horse riding are popular leisure options.
Seasons
Summers are warm, and winter nights are cold. Rainfall averages some
390 mm per annum, with regular snowfall on high lying areas.
Wildlife
You should see: Eland, Kudu, Mountain reedbuck, Red hartebeest, Black
wildebeest, Blesbok, Springbok, Grey duiker, Steenbok, Klipspringer,
Grey rhebuck, Cape Buffalo, Black-backed jackal, baboon, vervet
monkey,
You may see: Black rhino, mongoose, genet, aardwolf, Bat-eared fox,
Silver fox, Cape wild cat, Black-footed cat, Caracal
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