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    Vhembe Wilderness Camp

    Bush Camp · Mapungubwe National Park, Zimbabwe

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 50
    Best time
    Jun, Jul, Sep

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    An exclusive, intimate camp perched on a ridge, offering stunning views of the Limpopo River valley. Its four elevated, self-catering units provide a secluded bush experience, ideal for birdwatching and enjoying the tranquility of the wilderness. Wildlife viewing includes elephants, kudu, and diverse birdlife.

    Why stay at Vhembe Wilderness Camp

    • Intimate: only 4 rooms
    • 55 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    4 (up to 16 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    966

    Species

    55

    Mammals

    265

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Common Flat Lizard137 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant107 sightings
    • Klipspringer79 sightings
    • Impala72 sightings
    • Meves's Starling70 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe62 sightings
    • Rainbow Skink61 sightings
    • Common Wildebeest59 sightings
    • White-fronted Bee-eater55 sightings

    Best time to stay at Vhembe Wilderness Camp

    Best months:
    June
    July
    September
    Jan
    Good27°C111mm
    Feb
    Good26°C110mm
    Mar
    Excellent26°C18mm
    Apr
    Excellent24°C10mm
    May
    Excellent21°C9mm
    Jun
    Excellent18°C3mm
    Jul
    Excellent18°C2mm
    Aug
    Excellent21°C4mm
    Sep
    Excellent24°C3mm
    Oct
    Excellent26°C18mm
    Nov
    Great27°C43mm
    Dec
    Great27°C90mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Tuli Lodge Airport (TLD)

    23 km from the park

    International airport

    Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

    180 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo