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Sigh ...............

What a joy it was to be able to spend two nights camping at Bontle camp , despite the rain it was pleasant and peaceful . Absolutely breath taking scenery and loveley diverse flora especially seeing fynbos atop Lenong view point ( what a drive ).

Also a pleasure not to have to worry about the people chasing the "big 5" . My time was spent relaxing on slow drives winding its way through immaculate bush and superb roads.
I would recommend Marakele ( dare i do that ........?) to anybody looking for a Sanparks get away close to joburg .

back to reality and will be back again and again.

how do the rest feel about marakele?

One of the overlooked gems of our beautiful country. No big five - less visitors - a beautiful place to relax in and enjoy

*Sigh* ............ I wish I could be there right now......

Marakele and especially Bontle campsite is awesome! I feel the same about this piece of paradise as BB feels about Tamboti - keep it just the way it is!

I also like Marekele. We were there last year on a day visit. However, I really want to go for a weekend and stay over at Bontle camping site to meet the rhinos up close and personal *sigh*.

The road up to the view point - that is another story...

I will agree with you eagle owl . The road to the view point can be " the road less travelled "
by the time i got to the top i was a bit nauseas and had to come down which was not to bad.
Realy a gem of a place and so nice to do some good tree spotting with out being asked where is the LEOPARD ????

The rains have certainly made the park nice and green and a sight to behold.

Next trip is end of february wow cannot wait.

Hi everyone!
I am also thinking about a 3 nights stay in Marakele in February. I was looking about some informations about Marakele but I got so many different ones

I have got a book about Nationalparks in SA and I read today that there are also wilddogs and sabels in Marakele?

All in all I am very curious now about Marakele, I think it must be a very beautiful park! Especially now after all that rain.

If anyone has helpful tips for me you are very welcome to send me a pm! Thanks

I am looking forward to your TR etienne!!!

Wish you all a wonderful week!

Karin

http://www.flickr.com/photos/etienne2/5380318530/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; i cannot wait to see this road again wow what a sight

Only few days for us to go to Marakele Now I really cannot wait to see that park!!

Thank you etienne for all your pics and infos

I also wish you a wonderful time there!!!!!

Karin

Hi Karin

We are so looking forward to our trip only 7 days to go

Thanks etienne!!
Only 2 more sleeps, than we will go!!!!
Cannot wait!

Have a wonderful time there and sorry that we will miss each other!

Karin