MARAKELE NATIONAL PARK

Great natural diversity

Marakele National Park

Meaning ‘place of sanctuary’ in Tswana, Marakele National Park is just that. Set in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains, the park’s position in a transitional zone between the dry western and moist eastern regions of the country, ensures great natural diversity.

Majestic mountains, grassy hills, deep valleys and stately, often rare, trees create an peaceful natural environment in which elephants, rhino, big cats and a variety of birds thrive, including one of the biggest colonies of the endangered Cape Vulture in the world. To be closer to these large birds while enjoying a phenomenal view of the park, follow a narrow tar road to the top of the Waterberg massif.

Best time to travel to Marakele National Park

Marakele National Park can be visited throughout the year, but he dry season from May till October are the best time to visit the park. The wildlife will gather around waterholes as water becomes more scarce, which makes them easier to find.

Wildlife

Marakele is home to most of the large mammals synonymous with the African bush, including elephant and leopard. Large Predators such as brown hyena, leopard and now also lion, occur in the park. Resident antelope include, sable, kudu, eland, impala, waterbuck, tsessebe and many smaller species.

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