Marakele National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa,

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Marakele National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Marakele National Park, nestled in the scenic Waterberg Biosphere of Limpopo Province, South Africa, is a prime destination for nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike. Established in 1994, this expansive park showcases a rich mosaic of landscapes, from rugged bushveld to serene water bodies, and is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. The park not only boasts the Big Five but is also home to the world's largest colony of Cape griffon vultures, with around 800 breeding pairs. This avian spectacle, combined with a range of other bird species, makes it a paradise for bird watchers.

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Reviews of Marakele National Park

Thomas Meyer

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-25

Beautiful landscapes and views, but there are parts that are very bushy and overgrown, so we did not see many animals - despite it being very dry. Apart from the picnic site on top of the mountain (and the toilet at the bottom of the same mountain) there are not a lot of places to stop/have a picnic. And we unfortunately also had an encounter with an “honorary ranger” which on its own would probably prevent us from going back there again.
Lani Smit

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-13

Stayed in the tented chalets. Very comfortable and clean. Braai area. The heated blankets was an added bonus in the winter. The mountains is breathtaking and beautiful.
Shawn Pauw

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-07

Truly a hidden gem of SANPARKS. We stayed in Tlopi tented camp for 4 nights and extended our stay by another evening as we relexed watching birds and game over the dam. Warm comfortable beds with electric blankets for those cold winter nights and ample hot water. New kitchen appliances and cutlery make your cooking a meal a pleasure. We can't wait to go back. *****
mark parker

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-03

Extremely beautiful. You may not see game like you do in Kruger or other major parks but for true bush lovers you will appreciate it.
Alex Soethoudt

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-30

A friend and I visited the park as Day Visitors from Syringa Sands Game Farm early January 2024. We were at the gate at 6.45 and on our way to the Mbidi loop soon thereafter, excited to hopefully spot some rhino and maybe a lion or two. Little did we expect to see both species together and interacting. The rhino were moving along a gorge, slowly and grazing along the way until they encountered a pride of 7 lion. An amazing sighting with both species standing their ground until eventually the rhino backed out of the gorge. It was a most unusual sighting, just the 2 of us in the car and the animals, simply magnificent.