Mountain Zebra National Park

Vital Information

Day Visitors

For people staying in Cradock, Mountain Zebra offers an excellent day visitor destination. There are a couple of picnic sites in the park to cater for day and overnight visitors.

Fuel Stations: Petrol/ Diesel

Vehicle fuel is available in all parks (or is available on the park periphery):

• South African legislation stipulates that fuel stations will accept legitimate petrol/fuel/garage/credit/debit cards or cash as a form of payment for any fuel purchase.

Office Hours

• 1 October to 31 March - 07:00 to 19:00
• 1 April to 30 September - 07:00 to 18:00

Check-in & Check-out times

• Check-in time is 14:00
• Check-out time is 10:00

Park Regulations

• To ensure a safe and joyful trip through our parks, kindly adhere to the Rules and Regulations as stipulated by South African National Parks.

Hints & Tips

• Remember to bring along a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera, binoculars and bird and mammal reference books. Hikers on both nature trails and overnight trail must carry sufficient water.
• Warm clothes are essential for the winter months.
• Visitors can only alight from vehicles at restcamp, picnic spots and certain marked areas.
• Pets are not allowed in national parks.
• Firearms must be declared at the entrance gate where they will be sealed. The seal will be broken upon departure.
• Motorcycles or bicycles are not allowed.
• Medical, pharmaceutical, vehicle repair and police services available in Cradock.

Contact Information

For enquiries e-mail Mountain Zebra National Park or phone us on the following numbers:

• Park: Tel +27 (0) 48 881 2427 or 3434
• Fax: +27 (0) 48 881 3943