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4WD-Trail Marakele 4WD Trail

ID: w398976 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Limpopo  :: Thabazimbi
Category: Activity :: 4WD-Trail

The trail is strictly 4WD challenges and 4WD driving skills is required, road conditions vary from reasonably good to places with steep inclines and muddy patches where guests are asked to engage in 4WD and low range. The trail departs from Marakele National Park main entrance gate every Tuesday and Friday and ends at Moralane exit gate every Thursday and Sunday. (Two trails per week). Only 5 vehicles plus the guide’s vehicle are allowed on the trail at any one time, with a maximum of 4 people per vehicle. (No children under 12 years unless arranged prior to departure).

Drive from the main entrance gate to the Northern exclusive entrance gate to the 4x4 Eco trail on the northern boundary of the Park. Only 5 vehicles are allowed on a trail at one time to ensure that the environment is not unduly affected and to afford groups some exclusivity. A maximum of 20 persons (4 persons per vehicle), may participate per trail. No children under the age of 12 will be allowed. Trailists provide their own food, liquor and soft drinks.

Contact
Address :  Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa
Contact :  Marakele National Park Reception
Contact 2 :  Central Reservations
Tel :  +27(0)14 777 6928
Tel2 :  +27(0)14 777 6929
Cell :  +27(0)83 313 2006
Email :  Click Here
Host Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  During dry season from 1st Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  May to August 07h00 - 17h30; September to April: 07h00 -18h00.
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  1st Sept to 30th April: 07:00-18:00; 1st May to 31st August: 07:00-17:30
Subject to Seasonal Operation. :  During dry season from 1st Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, after which the rainy season normally commences. Please note that the route may be closed completely after heavy rains. (Jun-2021).

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  Conservation Fees : SA Citizens R59pp/pd, SADC Nationals R118pp/pd, Foreign visitors ZAR236pp/pd. All children pay half price. Trail Pice: ZAR4 500.00 to increase to R4 750.00 on the 1 November 2021(Updated Jun-2021)

General Information
Pre-Booking :  Required

Facilities
Camping Safe Parking Available
Accommodation (Tented Camp)

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives 4WD Trails Hiking Trails Guided Walks Mountain Biking Bird Watching
Night Drives, Picnics, Golf
Game to View :  African Elephant. Black and White Rhino. Buffalo. Leopard. Cheetah. Wild Dog. Brown Hyena. Lion.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Trail Information
Number of Trails :  1
Trail Length :  49km
Driving Time :  2-3 days
Difficulty Grading :  3-5
Management Agency :  National Park
Trail Access :  Public Access Allowed
Permit required :  YES
Permit Details :  Only permit provide by the park are allowed
Type of Trail :  At least 2X4WD
Type of Terrain :  Terrain vary from good to places with steep inclines and muddy patches where guests are asked to engage in 4 x 4 and low range.
Comments :  The current tariff is calculated per vehicle and excludes conservation fees (which is payable on arrival). A maximum of 20 persons (4 persons per vehicle), may participate per trail. No children under the age of 12 will be allowed. All participants have to complete an indemnity form before embarking on the trail. These forms should be handed to the trail ranger before departing on the trail. There in no shop on the trail and accommodation is own ground tent or roof tent Accommodation: The trail has two unfenced camps, each with its own unique and natural feel. Two Enviro-loos (mobile toilets with no chemical component) are provided at each camp. Each site has its own unique bush character as they have been left as undisturbed as possible. (Jul-2021)
General :  Suitable for 4x2 vehicle with differential lock
Low range gears are required to complete this trail
Vehicle needs good ground clearance
Trail Guides are available, but not obligatory
Rescue Services are available
The trail has substantial shade
Drinking water is available
Environmentally friendly practices are in place

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Thabazimbi

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  4WD
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