Activities & Facilities

Marakele has all major safari animals, including the Big five. A herd of 15 buffalo have been re-introduced recently, but are very shy. There are about 130 elephants in the park, but they tend to stick to the inaccessible northern area. There is a good chance of finding white rhino but, otherwise, sightings of flagship species are scarce. Marakele's appeal lies more in the rugged scenery and unspoiled wilderness.

Facilities

The Marakele bushveld north of the park receptionand camping site can be traveled in a normal sedan vehicle although certain areas might be a bit challenging. The entrance roads to the safari tent- and bush camp and the narrow track up to the towers, can also be accessed with a sedan. Most other roads will present difficult terrain without a SUV or 4x4 vehicle.

In order to keep the park ecosystem undisturbed, most facilities are located outside the park in the adjacent town of Thabazimbi. Please see below list of other facilities as provided by SANParks.

Other Facilities:

- Shop: In Thabazimbi.
- Restaurant: In Thabazimbi.
- 80km of our roads are accessible to normal sedan vehicles.
- No ATM facility available in the park.
- Only Credit Cards are accepted at reception.
- Electricity: Only the accommodation facilities and camping site is supplied with electricity.
- Fuel: Petrol and diesel available in Thabazimbi.
- Medical services: Doctor and hospital in Thabazimbi.
- Telephone: There are no public telephones in the park, but these are available in Thabazimbi.
- Post Office: In Thabazimbi.
- Police: The nearest police stations are located 12km from the office and camping site in Thabazimbi and approximately 18km north of the Kareehoek turnoff at Hoopdal.

Activities

- Bird watching and game viewing.
- Mountain pass up to an incredible view and proximity to the Cape vulture colony.
- Morning and Sunset drives available.
- Morning and Sunset Bush walks available.
- Two nights 4x4 eco trail available.
- Marataba Hiking Trips offered daily.
- More than 69 Tour Operators offering unique experiences.

Come and enjoy the core of the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve Wilderness experience with qualified and experienced Field Guides/Rangers in the park.

Operating Hours

Check-in and Check-out times

Check in 14:00
Check out 10:00

Office Hours

Reception opens 07:00 and closes at 18:00 from 1st Sept to 30th April
Reception opens 07:00 and closes at 17:30 from 1st May to 31st August