Discover Top Southern African Safaris, Sights and Activities
South Africa is recognized as a destination that offers guests from around the world a smorgasbord of choice – wildlife, safaris, mountains, beaches, accompanied by rich, diverse cultures and mouth-watering traditional foods, vibrant arts and crafts, and warm hospitality.
Marloth Park Side Note: is one of few places left in the world where wildlife and humans co-exist freely. This unique combination allows our guests the rare privilage of maybe being the focus of a curious giraffe’s gaze – right in our garden! It also means you can walk/ jog/ cycle along the dusty paths frequented by the local zebras, various antelope, warthogs and blue wildebeest. For some, it’s a bucket-list worthy experience!
Of course, the privilege comes with a responsibility to remember that our local animals are wild and should be treated with the utmost respect and consideration at all times for your mutual safety.
At ThornForest, our ideal location on the southern border of Kruger National Park, affords our guests the opportunity to experience ALL of the above in a choice of exciting safaris, day-trips and activities. These are just a few of the local highlights:
Kruger Park Self Drive
Visit the Kruger National Park by doing a self-drive. Take a drive at leisure enjoying the many attractions on the way.
The park has excellent tar roads, and well kept sand roads. In addition, there are rest camps and comfort stops at approximately 20 km intervals. Most camps also have restaurants and curio shops.
Marloth Park Adventures
There is so much for the nature-lover to do in Marloth Park! Nature and wildlife photography opportunities abound!
Birdwatching & Game drives in Marloth, and along the banks of the Crocodile River are popular activities for the whole family.
Geo-Chaching is a modern treasure hunting activity that is fun for the whole family too, and teaches children basic navigation too. There is much geo-treasure to be found in Marloth Park!
Cycling through the reserve is also a wonderful way to experience the peace and beauty of the wild here in Marloth Park.
Local Day Trips & Tours
Adventure and new experiences make for a memorable holiday.
The area offers a vast number of experiences from which to select
Visiting the Kruger National Park, either self drive or guided tours, is the number 1 choice. However, Tiger fishing in one of only 2 places in South Africa where they are found, golf on the wild side, a visit to neighboring Swaziland or the tropical beaches of Mozambique are all ‘MUST DOS’ too.
- Tiger Fishing – Guide can be arranged on your request.
- Golf on with a difference at nearby golf courses. In the heart of Kruger Park at the main rest camp, Skukuza, there is a bucket list golf course. Kambuku in the nearby town of Komatipoort. Malelane has a golf course a little further away and Leopard Creek is easily accessible
- Bird watching in Marloth Park
- Take a walk on the wild side, in Marloth Park. Venture down the Kruger Park fence line and spot animals in the river bed.
- Drive the river roads and spot animals in Kruger National Park at the Crocodile River
- Visit Lionspruit reserve
- Take a cycle through the reserve, bicycles for hire nearby
- Marloth Park and surrounds is rich with Geocache, do you play the game?
- Visit Mozambique (VISA rules to be checked) Exquisite white sand beaches
- Visit Swaziland (VISA rules to be checked)
- Visit Chimp Rescue
- Take the Panorama Route and visit waterfalls, Blyde River Canyon. A guided tour can be arranged for this.
- Visit the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest
- Visit Barberton and drive the Makhonjwa Geotrail. https://geotrail.co.za/
We will be pleased to assist with reservations for your chosen acitivities.
