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"Entrance to Marloth Park from the N4"
Tracing the origin of Marloth Park’s name should of course, begin with the Aloe marlothii, which is quite a common sight in the town and in its environs, in many parts of Swaziland, and Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The imposing appearance of this plant, that can attain a height of up to nine metres, can be a worthy memorial to one of the greatest botanists South Africa has ever produced by a man called Rudolf Marloth, after whom the town ‘Marloth Park’ was named.
Marloth Park is considered a unique holiday town as well as nature conservancy where man and animal share the same domain. Situated in the natural bushveld of the Mpumalanga Lowveld and widely talked about by many people as the “Underberg”. Snugly nestled in a bend of the Crocodile River, this forms the southern boundary of the world famous Kruger National Park.
The town shares most of the animal; plant and bird species found in the southern part of the Kruger Park, save for some of the most dangerous carnivore species such as Lion, and Leopard, although these animals, may be viewed from Marloth Park’s border with the Kruger across the Crocodile River, through an electrified fence.
Property owners are restricted by means of their ‘Title Deeds’ in such a way that the natural movement of game is in no way obstructed from their natural migration, from one area to another area within Marloth Park. Slightly more than 40 percent of the available land area within Marloth Park is devoted to parkland where no building activity is permitted, thereby further enhancing the opportunity to view animals and birds in their natural state.
Additionally owners within the town also enjoy the benefit of being on average less than 18 km from any one of the southern border entrances to the Kruger National Park for day drives and only ± one hours drive from the beautiful tropical and sub-tropical Mozambique coastal resorts.
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PROPERTY TO BUY: Residential, Vacant Land. Bush Chalet’s, other.
Brief History …
During the early seventies, the idea evolved amongst entrepreneurs of an overnight stopover for tourist to Swaziland and Mozambique and after numerous ideas were debated, the geographical area of Marloth Park was proclaimed as a holiday town towards the end of 1977.
The present location of Marloth Park was considered to be ideally situated for such a development, being located on the banks of the Crocodile River that forms part of the southern boundary of the Kruger National Park.
The Great "Crocodile River" (photo taken at the outlook point).
Marloth Park today, consists of portions of the original farms Seekoegat, M’kayabult, Buffelsdraai and Ouniek, 3000 ha in total, with 4550 stands.
A secondary vision was that Marloth Park due to its closeness to its neighbour the Kruger Park be established together with it's existing wild animals such as Wildebeest, Impala, Giraffe, Waterbuck, Zebra, Kudu, Reed Buck, Nyala, Mongooses, Warthogs, Duiker, baboons and monkeys roaming freely about the entire holiday town enhancing conservation.
Climate
Marloth Park has a sub tropical climate and is located in a summer rainfall area. Their summer night temperature varies between 17º C and 21º C and day temperatures are in the mid thirties, sometimes reaching 45º C. The humidity is high with an average rainfall of 720 mm. per annum, winter temperatures are seldom below 7º C, and day temperatures are around the mid twenties.
Amenities
Due to its popularity as the “Garden of Eden” in the ‘Underberg’, visitors nationally and internationally stream to this highly popular and unique development to enjoy the main attractions such as birding and game viewing. Marloth Park has its own caravan park, chalets and there is a number of private self-catering lodges to choose from online on the Internet as well as a number of restaurants catering for your taste of the moment, ranging from affordable, to upper class rates…
Kruger National Park
The reason for coming out to the bush is to experience nature, see wildlife, and discover the vast range of different bird species or just for relaxation. At the end of the day Marloth Park and the Kruger National Park in South Africa is an experience unlike any other. Where else other than Africa do you see Lion and Cheetah running freely, with no cages or people feeding them for their survival?
Entrance to Kruger National Park should you wish to have an outing for the day via Crocodile Bridge, 20 km away and via Malelane Gate, 30 km away. The Jeppe’s Reef border post in Swaziland is only 60 km.
(Brand new shopping centre)!
The border town of Komatipoort with its rich history offers great opportune for tiger fishing. Stroll along the nine-hole golf course, while viewing game on the other side of the Crocodile River between shots.
The border post at Ressano Garcia in Mozambique is only 20 km away from Marloth Park, making it possible to indulge in a seafood lunch in Maputo and be back for a sun downer in the comfort of your leisure home in the bush at Marloth Park.
About buying in Marloth Park
- Marloth Park's regulations are similar to any other South African Municipal Township, however
extraordinary regulations to cater for the unique character of Marloth Park do exist such as
that pets are strictly forbidden in the town and you are therefore advised that when visiting
the area to leave your favoured bird, dog or cat at home. Besides those wild animals might
eat it, and domestic animals do undoubtedly contaminate the echo system.
- The Municipal Chief Nature Conservation Officer, the Honorary Rangers and the Marlothii
Conservancy share the conservation function and well being within Marloth Park.
Buying in this Exclusive Wildlife Estate is not just a sound financial investment but also an investment in a Pristine Lifestyle!
Property listings in this area — select from the available listings below:
PROPERTY TO BUY: Residential, Vacant Land. Bush Chalet’s, other.
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