While You’re Here

Marloth Park wildlife conservation area

Marloth Park has its own game reserve called Lionspruit, our guests can enjoy this Unique reserve just minutes from the door Which has on many occasions visiting lions, leopards, and hyenas, you can if your lucky view the vulture's dining table where you are able to get up close to these amazing birds.

Lionspruit currently has a young Male Lion who has claimed his territory in the reserve,(correct at the time of posting) it also has Buffalo, zebra, kudu, Impala and a white rhino for more information see; https://honoraryrangersmarlothpark.co.za.

Guests can also enjoy themselves at the Picnic/Braai/BBQ area at Freaks Dam inside the reserve, where they can enjoy a nice relaxing lunch and wait for the animals to come to them by the watering hole. Guests can also go to the various bird hides where you can spot the different varieties of birds and wildlife.

You can drive along the river fence in Marloth and look into the Kruger National Park from several lookout points, here you are sure to see plenty of hippos, elephants and crocodiles visiting the Crocodile River which separates Marloth Park from the Kruger National Park, its great fun for all the family spotting various animals big and small, from the blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, kudu, klipspringer and not forgetting the Warthogs and so much more. These animals walk around freely in Marloth and for the bird lovers, you can experience the calls of the mighty fish eagle which can be heard for miles away or you can experience the rare sighting of a ground hornbill.

Marloth park also hosts several restaurants nestled in the park where you can enjoy South African cuisine, and from a particular restaurant can enjoy the spectacular views of the crocodile river while you are enjoying a sundowner.

Restaurants :

Amazing Kruger View restaurant
The Tin Shack Restaurant
Bos Restaurant & Bar
Jabula Restaurant
Giraffe Pub & Grill

There is also fun for the kids and big adults alike in the Bushveld Atlantis which has a water park in the main shopping area in Marloth.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National park is the biggest game reserve in South Africa where the BIG 5 roam freely. Its closest gate to Marloth is the Crocodile Bride (KNP) which is just 20mins away by car.

You can then enter a whole new world with the amazing once on a lifetime experience of spotting various animals who are just crossing across the various roads while you drive through this beautiful park. Here you will see the vastness of the African Bush and grasslands, enjoying nature at its true beauty and for the adventurous a trip up to the Tropic Of Capricorn line, which will surely be once in a lifetime experience and a great place where you can get out of your vehicle for a selfie or group photos.

There are various rest camps along the way through the Kruger where you can make up your very own adventure and can choose various routes through the park and have fun exploring see https://www.krugerpark.co.za for information and details.

The Great Kambaku Lodge recommends for our international/local guests who are planning to visit any of the South African national parks more than 5 times in one calendar year, it is a better value for money to purchase a wildcard from San parks - https://www.sanparks.org/wildcard_new/, which will cover you for FREE entry for that whole year to visit any of the national parks in South Africa and can be used in conjunction with tour operators for entry into the parks.

Mpumalanga/Kruger

To find out what you can do in this region of South Africa, check out the https://www.mpumalanga.com website for more details and information.

Stoep Cafe Restaurant in Komatipoort 24.5km
Kambaku Golf Club, Komatipoort 26.7km
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp 22.9km
Elephant Whispers Experience
Tiger Fishing Safari (off-site)
Safari Game Drive in the Kruger ( local operators available )
Mountain Biking Hire (local)
Quad Biking ( Gate 1 )
Panorama Day Tours