Anneke B.
5.0May 2026
Spotless chalets and the friendliest staff we have met in years. The kids never left the pool.
Marakele National Park
National Park · Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa
Recommended
04.7(312)
Closed
R85 - R450 / Conservation fees per person
Gate times vary by season
+27 14 777 6928marakele@sanparks.orgMarakele National Park, Thabazimbi, Limpopo67,000-76,000 ha national park in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains with Big Five and 800+ Cape Vultures.
Marakele National Park is a 67,000-76,000 ha national park in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains. Home to the Big Five, over 314 bird species, and the world's largest breeding colony of Cape Vultures (800+ pairs). Malaria-free with game drives, bird watching, guided walks, 4x4 eco trail, picnic sites, bird hides, and hiking trails.
Facilities & amenities
- Game drives
- Bird watching
- Guided walks
- 4x4 eco trail
- Picnic sites
- Bird hides
- Hiking trails
- Big Five viewing
- Cape Vulture colony
Location
Reviews
Thabo M.
4.0April 2026
Great location, five minutes from town. Breakfast could start a little earlier for early risers.
Claire D.
5.0March 2026
We came for one night and stayed three. The sunset deck alone is worth the drive.
Anneke B.
5.0May 2026
Spotless chalets and the friendliest staff we have met in years. The kids never left the pool.
Thabo M.
4.0April 2026
Great location, five minutes from town. Breakfast could start a little earlier for early risers.
Claire D.
5.0March 2026
We came for one night and stayed three. The sunset deck alone is worth the drive.
Anneke B.
5.0May 2026
Spotless chalets and the friendliest staff we have met in years. The kids never left the pool.
Thabo M.
4.0April 2026
Great location, five minutes from town. Breakfast could start a little earlier for early risers.
Claire D.
5.0March 2026
We came for one night and stayed three. The sunset deck alone is worth the drive.
Anneke B.
5.0May 2026
Spotless chalets and the friendliest staff we have met in years. The kids never left the pool.
Thabo M.
4.0April 2026
Great location, five minutes from town. Breakfast could start a little earlier for early risers.
Claire D.
5.0March 2026
We came for one night and stayed three. The sunset deck alone is worth the drive.