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National Park that is part of the Waterberg Biosphere in Limpopo Province, South Africa
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Marakele National Park is a 670-km² national park that is part of the Waterberg Biosphere in the Waterberg region of Limpopo, South Africa.
38 stands with power and communal ablution facilities. The camp site overlooks a watering hole and is not fenced. Rhino, ostriches and other animals can and will enter the camp, so be aware and take care when outside, especially at night.
Marakele is about 12 km outside the town of Thabazimbi, on the R516. From Gauteng, follow the N1 north to Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) and then the R516 towards Thabazimbi.
Read in the guideThe park is accessible to all passenger vehicles, with the camp and tent sites on good roads.
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