Known as Mapungubwe, evidence is that from as early as 900AD an Iron Age community traded with visitors from Egypt, India and China, building a large, walled citadel.

It is here that a golden rhino was discovered in a grave in 1932, which has come to symbolise the heritage of this ancient civilization.

Mapungubwe today lies within a national park that draws visitors, not only for its sites of archaeological interest, but also for its natural beauty reflected in the sandstone cliffs, mopane woodlands and riverine forest of the area.

The Mapungubwe National Park lies at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers on the border of Zimbabwe and Botswana, offering spectacular views over the riverbeds.

You can tell your clients they can see game like elephant, giraffe and even leopard, and birders will be delighted with a species list that numbers around 400.

There are several accommodation options, from camping to safari tents and a luxury lodge. The golden rhino can be seen in the award-winning interpretive centre. Visitors can take part in several activities, including a walk through a forest on a raised walkway, a game drive or a heritage tour.