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 as a form of payment for any fuel purchase. No cash payments will be accepted.

Reception 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

Accommodation:

• Check-in time is from 14:00 onwards.
• Check-out time is 10:00 on the day of departure.

Camping:

• Check-in and check-out at 12:00

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.
• The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.

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.
• As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
• 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 email Mountain Zebra National Park or phone us on the following numbers:

• Park: Tel +27 (0) 48 801 5700 / 5701
• Fax: +27 (0) 48 801 5731
• Restaurant: +27 (0) 48 801 5712