Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area

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Coordinates: 22°08′S 29°12′E / 22.133°S 29.200°E / -22.133; 29.200
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Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area
Confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo Rivers
LocationSouthern Africa
Coordinates22°08′S 29°12′E / 22.133°S 29.200°E / -22.133; 29.200
Area4,872 km2 (1,881 sq mi)

Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area is a cultural

Shashe
Transfrontier Conservation Area.

History

Establishment

With the assistance of the

Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape was proclaimed a World Heritage Site. Mapungubwe National Park was officially opened on 24 September 2004.[1] A memorandum of understanding on the TFCA’s establishment was signed on 22 June 2006 and an international coordinator appointed.[2] On 19 June 2009, the Limpopo/Shashe TFCA was renamed the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area.[3]

In 2012 archaeological discoveries were made on the farm Klein Bolayi, east of Mapungubwe National Park, confirming that the Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape extends eastwards or downstream along the Limpopo Valley, and corroborating human habitation in the area for more than 1 500 years.[4]

The Greater Mapungubwe TFCA, which is presently being developed will cover an area of 4 872

elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog; as well as some 19 mammals, 26 plant species and a fair number of bird species listed in the red data book. The area is of substantial importance for conservation reasons alone.[5] The added range, protection and combined efforts offered through the establishment of the GMTFCA will contribute immensely to the protection of species found within the area. The dramatic landscapes and contrasts within the GMTFCA ensures what must be one of the most visually and naturally beautiful areas in Southern Africa, add to this the cultural heritage sites so rich and varied, that it entrenches the GMTFCA’s potential for drawing large numbers of local and international tourist alike to experience this magnificent area.[6]

South Africa

Undulating landscape of Mapungubwe National Park

South Africa's contribution to the transfrontier conservation area consist of the core area of the Mapungubwe National Park as well as the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve. Phase two of the project aims to include an additional number of properties including the proposed Limpopo Valley Conservancy, Mapesu Private Game Reserve,[7] the proposed Mogalakwena Game Reserve, The Vhembe Game Reserve as well as a number of smaller private farms. The total proposed area will be 256,100 hectares or 53% of the entire Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area.[8]

Botswana

Botswana's contribution to the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area consists of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, comprising 36 freehold properties[9] covering an area of 71,173 ha. In phase two the area is expected to increase in size with the inclusion of the Central Tuli Farms and the proposed Shashe CCA. In addition the area roughly extending from the town of Mathathane North to Kobojango and onwards to the Shashe River will also form part of the GMTFCA. In total Botswana's contribution to the TFCA is expected to be 135,000 ha roughly 28% of the total area of the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area.[10]

Zimbabwe

Sentinel Ranch, Nottingham Estate and the Tuli Circle Safari Area make up Zimbabwe's contribution to the GMTFCA. In phase two the Maramani, Machuchuta as well as Hwali Wildlife Management Areas may also be included extending the size of Zimbabwe's contribution to the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area to 96,000 hectares or roughly 19%.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mopanebushlodge.co.za".
  2. ^ "Greater Mapungubwe .:. Peace Parks Foundation". Archived from the original on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  3. ^ "Peace Parks Foundation".
  4. ^ "Greater Mapungubwe .:. Peace Parks Foundation". Archived from the original on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  5. ^ "Greater Mapungubwe .:. Peace Parks Foundation". Archived from the original on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  6. ^ "Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area".
  7. ^ "Mopanebushlodge.co.za".
  8. ^ "Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area".
  9. ^ "Eish!".
  10. ^ "Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area".
  11. ^ "Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area".
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