wild about Marloth
Marloth Park was declared a holiday town 45 years ago, and that holiday continues to this day Why can't all of South Africa be like this?
You've probably heard about it even it if you haven't yet been. Many people mistakenly think that it is a timeshare or a private security complex, but this isn't true at all. Like other towns, Marloth Park is managed by a municipality, but there is one notable difference: humans and wildlife coexist side-by-side here.
Approximately 4 500 plots have been laid out in Marloth Park, along with a few campsites if you want to share in the peace, albeit temporarily. The Henk van Rooyen campsite is the best known of these and we have stopped by more than once – it is, by the way a sublet municipal property. We were fortunate enough to make bookings in both Marlothi Safari Park and Jackalberry Ridge… and they made us want to return even more.
When in Rome…
It's good to understand the rules of Marloth Park before setting up camp, as there are a few unique regulations here that aren't found elsewhere.
Marloth Park is approximately 16 km2 in size and has one of the best neighbours in the country: the Kruger National Park. The Crocodile River forms the northern boundary between the town and the Kruger, and then the rest of Marloth Park is fenced off. The town has an entrance with access control on each side, and the only tarred road – Olifant Street – is 11 km long and connects the two sides. That's except for the short turn off to Henk van Rooyen, Maroela Street (500 m), which also has a tarred surface.
Gates 1 and 2 are the entry points, with Gate 1 being the closest from the Gauteng
