Description
Maroela Private Camp is tucked away in the bushveld and overlooks the Timbavati River. This accommodation is the perfect starting point for wildlife hungry campers. Maroela is a satellite camp of Orpen Main Rest Camp in Kruger Park. The Timbavati riverbed is an excellent place to spot the elusive Leopard.
At Maroela Camp, guests stay in their own caravan or tent on 20 campsites with power point. Maroela offers camping accommodation. Communal ablution and kitchen facilities are available but no crockery and cutlery. The camp does not have a restaurant or shop facilities.
Please Note:
All Emergency Road Services are from Satara.
Accommodation
As Maroela Private Camp is managed from a main camp, this accommodation of the Kruger Park is called a satellite camp. The unique camp offers only campsite accommodation for guests bringing their own caravans or tents. Maroela Camp does not have pre-erected accommodation structures. There is a rustic viewing platform which overlooks the Timbavati River.
Campsite:
Maroela Private Camp comprises 19 tent/caravan sites with power points. A maximum of 6 guests is allowed per site per caravan plus a side-tent and vehicle. If guests camp with a small tent, another tent will be allowed on the campsite. The camp does not offer restaurant or shop facilities but a communal kitchen is available as well as communal ablutions. Cooking facilities do not include crockery and cutlery. The Maroela Private Camp’s check in is at Orpen Rest Camp.
Location
Maroela Private Camp is situated in the central region of the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Timbavati River. Bounded by the Olifants River in the north and River Sabi in the south, the central region of the Park offers wide grassland with some of the best scenery. The Lebombo Mountains form the central region’s boundary with Mozambique.
Maroela Private Camp is located close to other Kruger Park rest camps such as Orpen Main Rest Camp (2km, 1.2 miles), Olifants Camp (104km, 64.6 miles) and Talamati Bushveld Camp (32km, 19.9 miles).
Facilities
- Power point
- Communal kitchen
- Viewing platform
- Communal ablutions
- No crockery and cutlery
- Check in at Orpen Rest Camp
Maroela Private Camp Photo Gallery
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Rates
Please email for rates
These accommodation tariffs are quoted in South African rand (ZAR) and are subject to change.
Rates are valid from 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2010.
Tariffs are quoted inclusive of 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) and Tourism Levies.
National Kruger Park reserves the right to amend tariffs in the event of currency fluctuations.
Contact Us
tel: +27 (0)21 438 7089
cell: +27 (0) 82 855 0931
Email: enquiry@nationalkrugerpark.co.za






