16 reasons why you should visit the Marakele National Park

Marakele National Park is set in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains, South Africa. It is well known for being the home of the largest colony of Cape Vultures in the world.

The national park is home to four of the Big Five, abundant birdlife, flora, elephants, Black and White rhino, lion, leopard and Brown hyena. Guests can also enjoy activities such as bird watching, game drive and walking in the majestic mountains.

If you’re planning a South African safari, here are 16 reasons why you should visit Marakele National Park.

 

And our final ugly five animal is indeed the Wildebeest. Well done to @pareqcellence for guessing write. Not all the animals on this list are ugly. They are all unquein the own way and I love all of them. Hope you all enjoyed them. �� #wildebeest #ugly #uglyfive #marakele #nationalpark #wildlife #marakelenationalpark #safari #animal #nikond7000 #nikon #nikonphotography #africanamazing #africanature #african_portraits #igs_africa #ig_africa

A photo posted by showing the world's beauty (@shane109rorke) on Sep 29, 2016 at 12:06pm PDT

 

Big bull #elephant on musth #marakele #marakelenationalpark #southafrica #safari

A photo posted by frank (@dfrankg) on Jul 14, 2016 at 5:42am PDT

 

#Southafrica #winter #school #marataba #marakelenationalpark #reserve #impalas #fight #2k16

A photo posted by Noé �� (@noe_hugonnier_) on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:36am PDT

 

Die bokkie het letterlik langs die bakkie gestaan #welcometoafrica #southafrica #marakelenationalpark

A photo posted by Martin Eckard (@cptsuperbunny) on Jun 12, 2016 at 7:53am PDT

 

Elephant family herd! #weloveelephants #leoafrica #leobase #wildlife #monitoring #southafrica #elephants #big5 #marataba #marakelenationalpark #photography #wildlifephotography #animals #nature #savetheelephants #canon #nofilter #nationalpark #instagram

A photo posted by LEO Africa (@leo_africa) on Jun 10, 2016 at 8:45am PDT

 

Pretty lady crossing the road - Marakele National Park. This is the perfect park for a weekend away if you live in Johannesburg or Pretoria. #wildlife_perfection #wildlifephotography #wildlife #marakelenationalpark #thisissouthafrica #visitsouthafrica #myshot_sa #southafricathroughmyeyes #iheartsa #weheartsa #foreversouthafrica #loves_southafrica #wanderlust #naturesouthafrica #natureshots #awesomesouthafrica #liveoutdoors #hereisparadise #SAphoto4u #igs_africa #lovelovetravel #foreversouthafrica #AlloutAfrica #flashesofsouthafrica #sanparkstimes

A photo posted by René De Klerk (@renedeklerk3) on Apr 23, 2016 at 2:01am PDT

 

Love is everywhere... �� #perfectmoment #loveeverywhere #animalslove #zebraslove #love #specialmoments #zebra #southafricansafari #safari #africansafari #nature #naturephotos #naturelover #naturephotography #naturephotographer #animalphotos #animalphotography #marakelenationalpark #nationalpark #limpopo #thabazimbi #southafrica #africa

A photo posted by Viktorija Gavez (@victoriagavez) on Mar 10, 2016 at 6:28am PST

 

#Klipspringer #MarakeleNationalPark

A photo posted by Walter Wales (@walterwales) on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:52am PST

 

#rhino @ #marakelenationalpark in #Limpopo this week-end. This was taken with iPhone, you can appreciate how close he came to our car. He had not a care in the world, the way it should be!! #wildlife #rhinoceros #safari #selfdrivesafari #nature #southafrica #africa #savetherhinos #sanparks #marakelenationalpark #marakelesightings #animals

A photo posted by Pascalinafrica (@lacsap123) on Oct 4, 2015 at 4:00am PDT

 

Can't think of a better place to be. Thank you @joejacob1976 Photo edited with snapseed app - I highly recommend it as it was recommended by my friends and professionals @shannon__wild @russ_wildlife #africa #southafrica #south_africa_through_my_eyes #marakele #marakelenationalpark #safari #travel #tv_travel #bushlife #outdoorlife #watgetsyououtdoors #nature_seekers #whyiloveafrica #jaw_dropping_shots #africa_amazing #africanamazing #nature_africa #africa_alive #empowersafrica #canon #nikon #tamron #animals #landscapes #photography #wildlife #landscapes

A photo posted by Jake Searle (@jssearle) on Sep 22, 2015 at 10:32am PDT

 

Sunrise through the tunnel at #marakelenationalpark #southafricasunrise #undertheafricansun #southafricaza #southafrica_za #tunnel #sunrise @visitsouthafrica @southafricaza

A photo posted by BrightDawnPhotography by RoxiW (@im_brightdawn) on Jul 8, 2015 at 10:52pm PDT

 

África do Sul ���� Um dos destinos mais procurados para Safari! O cenário é novo a cada dia, nunca se sabe qual animal você vai encontrar! Viagem inesquecível junto com paisagens maravilhosas! ���� --------------- Consulte-nos para maiores informações! ------------------------ #flyworldbarra #áfricadosul #bigfive #kapama #krugernationalpark #marakelenationalpark #vaalbosnationalpark #augrabiesfallsnationalpark #turismo #safari #viagem #animaisselvagens #instatravel #trippics #triplookers #beautifuldestinations #bestvacations #triptips

A photo posted by FlyWorld - Barra da Tijuca RJ (@flyworldbarra) on Nov 14, 2014 at 5:38am PST

 

Took this photo earlier today in the Marakele National Park. Yellow-billed hornbills are always so cooperative and willing to pose. #birdingphotography #birds #birding #natureshots #naturesouthafrica #thisissouthafrica #visitsouthafrica #myshot_sa #southafricathroughmyeyes #iheartsa #weheartsa #foreversouthafrica #loves_southafrica #wanderlust #naturesouthafrica #natureshots #awesomesouthafrica #liveoutdoors #hereisparadise #SAphoto4u #igs_africa #lovelovetravel #foreversouthafrica #AlloutAfrica #marakelenationalpark

A photo posted by René De Klerk (@renedeklerk3) on Mar 31, 2016 at 2:34pm PDT

 

Baby Zebra having a rest with its mother, captured in Marakele National Park by RAW WILD. #wildlife #beauty #wild #yin_afrika #animalpolis #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #wildernessculture #wildlife_aroundworld #photooftheday #ok_animals #southafrica #conservation #nikonphotography #snap_wildlife #conservation #planetofanimals #wildlifeaddicts #africanamazing #natgeo_africa #igscwildlife #majestic_wildlife #safaris #photoarena_nature #nikon #african_portraits #marakelenationalpark #raw_wild

A photo posted by Raw_Wild (@raw_wild) on Mar 8, 2016 at 9:16am PST