Beautiful places to stay while you're in South Africa

A stay in Marloth you will never forget

Situated in the Mpumalanga Province in South Africa, Marloth Park a 3,000 hectare wildlife conservancy and holiday town offers a true bush veldt experience. Nature lovers will tell you that Marloth Park is definitely worth a visit as you get to enjoy the animals and nature up-close.

Asking anyone who ever stayed at Marloth, they will immediately tell you about the animals that come to visit while you enjoy your braai or morning coffee. It is not a strange sight to see zebra’s at your front door in the morning, ready to see what you have for breakfast. These encounters make for fabulous photo memories so have your camera ready at all times.

Photos: Marloth Park

Some useful Information for 1st time visitors

Marloth Park isn’t a fenced-off game reserve like Kruger. It’s a wildlife-meets-neighbourhood setting where antelope, zebra, giraffe, warthogs, and nyala roam freely through gardens and along roads. Locals and guests often wake up to a giraffe nibbling leaves outside their window or impala grazing on the lawn in the early morning. That’s not a rare sight — that is the everyday rhythm here.

Go Glamping on Safari in Africa

You can experience Africa Glamping in the veld. These aren’t just canvas on the ground. Most are sturdy safari tents with beds, private bathrooms, kitchen facilities or kitchenette, and outdoor living spaces. Some even have plunge pools or seating decks where you can sip sundowners while animals pass through the bush around you.

Luxury Tented Accommodation

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Getting to know your neighbors…

The park borders Kruger National Park and shares the same wildlife — but animals wander through the community as if it’s part of their home too.
There are no fences on the northern boundary with Kruger, so wildlife moves in and out naturally.
Many houses are designed with wildlife in mind — sturdy gates, animal-safe gardens, and outdoor spaces where you can sip coffee while watching zebras amble past.

This creates a unique vibe: you’re on safari before you even leave your cottage doorstep.

Most popular and unique places to stay in Marloth

Set in Martloth Park Nature Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park:

Stay in a Thatched Lodge

The lodge offers breakfasts served on the pool deck, surrounded by natural bushveld teeming with wildlife. Dinners are served under the stars and feature typical Boma evenings. Situate only a 25-minute drive from Malelane Gate and Crocodile Bridge Gate, at the entrance to Kruger National Park. – Search and Book

A Boutique Safari Lodge

Search and Book your stay in this beautiful adults-only 5-star bed and breakfast.

Enjoy the infinity swimming pool, spa facilities, sun terrace, and lush gardens. It is quite the romantic experience.

More Holiday Accommodation Options

Self Catering

Holiday Homes within Marloth Park. More than 80 homes with ratings from guests.

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If you’re staying in a self-catering home, you’ll need a few good recipes for your holiday. Check out our travel and vacation recipes, especially this one: Easy Breakfast Muffins for the whole family.

Or you might like to try: Chocolate Cream liqueur / Sjokolade Room Likeur

Lodges near the Kruger National Park

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Things to do in Marloth Park

So, what is there to do with your time while you’re on holiday in Marloth Park? Here are a few suggestions:

Enjoy sundowners next to the Crocodile River
Enjoy the animals (within the park you’ll find giraffe, wildebeest, kudu, zebra, impala, bushbuck, warthog, baboon, vervet monkey and other small game as well as an abundance of bird life.
Go on a 4×4 excursion or quad bike drives
Visit Komatipoort (20 km away)
Marloth Park is situated on the border of the world famous Kruger National Park (between Malelane and Komatipoort). A trip to the Kruger National Park is a must while you’re there.
The town is a fabulous ‘Dark Sky’-area, perfect for stargazing.
Go on a game drive
Just relaxing at your chalet or holiday home, you might get an animal visitor or two, to chat to.

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Do you have to stock up before you enter Marloth Park?

There are two small shopping centres right in the park: one is the Marlothi Shopping Centre and the other is at the Bush Centre just up the road.
These spots sell everyday essentials — basic groceries, fresh meat from a butcher, fruit & veg, snacks, charcoal/firewood, ice, a bottle store for drinks, curios and small gift shops.
There’s even a fuel station at Marlothi Shopping Centre

Nearest Town and bigger shops

For a much larger supermarket selection (big grocery stores, pharmacy, more variety), the nearest town Komatipoort is about a 20–25 minute drive.

TRAVEL TIP: One thing you should absolutely stock up on and try while you’re in Africa is Biltong:

Try our easy summer salad with biltong: Get the recipe >>>

SOME GOOD ADVICE: If you want a full grocery run with everything you need for the whole stay — fruit, snacks, drinks, specific pantry items — it’s smart to stop at Komatipoort or even stock up before you reach Marloth Park. But for daily needs, meat for a braai, drinks or last-minute bits, the shops inside the park will be just fine.

Map and how to get there

Nearest international airport

From O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) it is a 5 hr 1 min (423,1 km) drive via N12 and N4. When you do car rental, get one with GPS and set the GPS to follow the highways.

From O.R. Tambo airport you can get a connecting flight that goes to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) or Skukuza Airport.

Do you need vaccines or Malaria shots before you visit Marloth Park:

The answer is: “No.” There is no vaccine you must get before going to Marloth Park. Malaria vaccines aren’t generally available for travellers, and none are required for entry. However, doctors around the world recommend you think about malaria prevention medication (prophylaxis) if you’re visiting the Marloth Park / Kruger area because it is considered a malaria risk zone.

Why? The area around Marloth Park and Kruger National Park is in the low-to-moderate malaria risk region, especially in the summer and rainy season (roughly November–April). During this time, malaria-carrying mosquitoes are more active.
What doctors actually advise: Talk to your doctor or a travel clinic before you go — they will tell you if prophylactic medicine (anti-malarial tablets) is right for you.
If prescribed, these pills are started before travel, taken during your stay, and often continued after you leave the risk area.

These drugs don’t guarantee you won’t get malaria, but they significantly reduce the chance.

Other practical precautions

Even if you don’t take medication, practical steps help protect you from mosquito bites:

Use strong insect repellent (DEET) on exposed skin.
Wear long sleeves and long pants at dusk/dawn when mosquitoes bite most.

Sleep with screens or nets if they’re available.