South Africa · Safari

16-Hour Waterberg Safari in Marakele with Bush Braai Under the Stars

16 Hours Round trip from Thabazimbi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Marakele National Park, a Big Five and Small 5 park
  • 02 See the world's largest breeding colony of Cape Vultures
  • 03 Visit the Marakele Predator Centre for lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, and tigers
  • 04 Discover the Marakele Snake Park and spot reptiles including the Black Mamba
  • 05 Visit heritage sites including the Jan Jacobus Coetzee and Regina Motloung Site
  • 06 Enjoy a sundowner safari game drive and bush braai under a galaxy of stars

Embark on a mesmerizing 16-hour tour of the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, exploring key heritage sites such as the Jan Jacobus Coetzee and Regina Motloung Site, the Old Bantu Education School, Coetzee Sport, and Modise Rock. Discover Marakele National Park, a Big Five and Small 5 park that is home to the world's largest breeding colony of Cape Vultures, along with its scenic beauty and rich fauna and flora. Continue to the Marakele Predator Centre to encounter lions, Kalahari and White lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, and tigers, then visit the Marakele Snake Park to see various reptiles, including the famous Black Mamba. The experience also includes a sundowner safari game drive and a safari bush braai under a galaxy of stars.

Enjoy a meal in the bush under a galaxy of stars, while the Tourist Guide shares information about the stars, general astronomy, and storytelling.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Thabazimbi, Marakele National Park
Languages English, German, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Experience the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve

  • Depart for the Jan Jacobus Coetzee and Regina Motloung Site.
  • Visit the Old Bantu Education School and Coetzee Sport.
  • From here, continue to Modise Rock.
  • Next, explore Marakele National Park, a Big Five and Small 5 park that is home to the world's largest breeding colony of Cape Vultures.
  • Take in the scenic beauty and splendid fauna and flora, then depart for the Marakele Predator Centre. Here, you will see an abundance of wildlife, including lions, Kalahari and White lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, and tigers, to name a few.
  • Head to Thabazimbi to buy snacks, drinks, and other utensils, then return to the Marakele Snake Park to see various reptiles, including the deadly and famous Black Mamba.
  • Depart for Marakele National Park for a sundowner safari game drive in search of the Big Five and other exciting wildlife, followed by a safari bush braai. Enjoy a meal in the bush under a galaxy of stars, while the Tourist Guide shares information about the stars, general astronomy, and storytelling.
  • Return to the lodge.
Marakele National Park, the world's largest breeding colony of Cape Vultures, Marakele Snake Park

Where this trip takes you

Marakele National Park, the world's largest breeding colony of Cape Vultures, Marakele Snake Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Thabazimbi 2 cities · 16 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation from the lodge and back
  • Entry fees
  • World-class tourist guiding
  • Safari game drives
  • Safari bush braais
  • Natural and cultural experience
  • Water bottles

What's Not Included

  • Return international flights
  • Return shuttles and transportation from the airport (but that can be arranged at the discretion of the visitor)
  • Accommodation (but that can be arranged at the discretion of the visitor)
  • Laundry
  • Items of personal effects
  • Shopping
  • Spas
  • Gambling
  • Alcohol
  • Tipping

What to bring

  • Medication(s)
  • Backpacks
  • Binoculars
  • Cameras
  • Reading books
  • Comfortable walking shoes and camouflaged clothes for outdoor activities
  • Daypack and water bottles
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses and hats

Know before you go

  • Ask for clarification if needed.
  • Be punctual.
  • Book well in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Thabazimbi, South Africa
Tour start
Thabazimbi, 0387, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 16 hours finish where they began, in Thabazimbi.

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