Need to escape the city’s hustle and truly unwind? Then it’s time to answer the call of the wild! Marloth Park is the perfect place to put your feet up, breathe in the fresh bushveld air, and immerse yourself in nature. This unique holiday town is a wildlife conservancy where animals roam free, and it’s also just a short drive from Kruger National Park.

Beyond the wildlife, Marloth Park offers plenty of amenities, including restaurants, supermarkets, and fun for the kids at the waterpark and putt-putt course. We’ve rounded up seven incredible stays in this picturesque town to get your adventure started.

Crocodile Ridge Bush Villa

This stunning villa is a dream getaway for a family or group of friends. Overlooking the scenic Crocodile River and just a short walk from the Kruger National Park fence, it puts you right on the edge of the action. The villa sleeps six adults and two children in three spacious bedrooms.

A standout feature is the on-site watering hole, which attracts a variety of animals. You can relax on the patio with a braai, cool off in the swimming pool, or gather around the boma with a fire pit to enjoy a classic bushveld evening. Plus, the little ones will love the jungle gym and sandpit. You’ll never have to worry about power outages, as this villa runs on solar power with a backup water system for a seamless stay.

Hyena Den

Unwind where the wild roams freely at Hyena Den. This charming bushveld holiday home is perfect for a group, sleeping eight adults and two children. It’s fully powered by solar energy and is visited almost daily by curious wildlife.

The home features three beautifully decorated rooms with en-suite bathrooms, plus a double sleeper couch for two kids in the living area. Glass sliding doors open up to a covered patio where you can socialise and light a fire, while the boma and swimming pool offer more spaces to relax. You’ll also have free Wi-Fi to share all your amazing moments.

Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge and Kruger Safari’s

Looking for the perfect romantic retreat? Relax under a blanket of stars at Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge and Kruger Safari’s. This beautiful self-catering stay offers two units, both designed for two guests. It’s the ideal spot for couples to spend some quality time together.

Each unit features a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchenette. Both units also boast a private splash pool, a boma, a braai area, and solar power for a tranquil, off-the-grid feel.

Phumangeni Marloth Park

Elevate your bushveld experience at this beautiful bush cottage, which sleeps six guests in two bedrooms, as well as a double sleeper couch in the living area. The patio has a built-in braai, a fire pit, and a refreshing splash pool. The highlight is the two-storey viewing deck where you can drink in distant views of Kruger National Park and catch a glimpse of passing wildlife.

With solar panels, an inverter, and a battery backup system, you don’t have to worry about power outages. Keep your eyes peeled, as you might even spot zebras or kudus quenching their thirst at the swimming pool and watering hole.

Leopard Crest

Get up close and personal with nature at Leopard Crest, a spacious self-catering house that accommodates six guests. It features three bedrooms, two of which open directly onto the patio.

For cooler days, there’s a fireplace, while a splash pool is perfect for cooling down. You can also gather around the braai for a classic South African feast. Animals are frequent visitors to the property, so be ready to spot zebras, kudus, bushbabies, warthogs, and giraffes.

Call of the Fish Eagle

Answer the call of the bush in style at Call of the Fish Eagle. This delightful double-storey house borders parkland and sleeps eight guests. It features three spacious en-suite bedrooms and two sleeper couches in the upstairs living area. For those hot days, the rooms and the downstairs living area have air conditioning.

All the rooms and living areas lead out onto entertainment decks. The bottom deck has a boma with a braai area and fire pit, as well as a splash pool. The kitchen offers extra convenience with a washing machine and dishwasher, and a bar area with a bar fridge and ice maker. This home is also powered by solar and borehole water. 

Sweet Thorn House

This beautiful house is just 220m from the fence line of Kruger National Park. It sleeps four adults and two children in two air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The main living areas open up to a large undercover patio with a fire pit, splash pool, and garden.

Animals are frequent visitors here. Keep your eyes peeled for cheeky monkeys and bushbabies who like to say hello in the evenings.

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So, there you have it – seven stunning stays to inspire your next great escape. Your wild adventure is calling; which one will you choose?

Main image: Crocodile Ridge Bush Villa

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