Marakele Animal Sanctuary
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Ian H - Jul 2023
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A fantastic weekend, would like to go back soon.
Christa L - May 2023
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Fabulous.
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Fabulous.
Was very special to wake up and go to sleep with the sounds of the lions.
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Carla K - Mar 2024
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Belewenis.
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Experience.
Was very nice, can recommend. Very friendly and helpful.
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Henk R - Oct 2023
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Vir ons, 'n unieke ervaring.
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For us, a unique experience.
Although the traffic on the provincial road can be distracting, we really enjoyed our stay. We opened the window tent flaps and slept like that. Was able to experience a full moon and sunrise in the bush from the comfort of our bed, with lions whose deep beautiful roars kept us company twice during the night. Will go again.
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Franciska C - Feb 2022
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Iets besonders om so tussen die diere te wees.
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Something special to be among the animals like that.
Unbelievably beautiful environment. So nice to hear animals and they are walking distance away. Feel free to recommend for young and old. Owner is always available when you call.
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Juanita W - Mar 2022
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Baie rustig en pragtige omgewing.
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Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
Very peaceful place and the animals are beautiful and well looked after.
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Anton O - Jan 2022
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Iets unieks en weg van alle geraas.
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Something unique and away from all noise.
Marakele Animal Sanctuary is perfect to get away from it all. The safari tents are neat and everything you will need is there. I understand that solar power is used, but it would be nice if the fridge could be turned on on the day of arrival so that there is a cool place to store meat etc. to store. The customer service is also a bit chilly. Our overnight stay was part of a motorbike tour i.e. there is not much storage space. When I inquired if there was wood available for braai on the premises, the answer was that we must be checked in before a certain time (5pm?). The result is that we had to stop and buy wood to carve together. The service on arrival through Sydney had been good.
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Neels G - Oct 2022
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Lekker gebly.
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Nice stay.
The pool was broken when we were there. It's nice to hear the wild animals like that in the evenings. Accommodation was clean and tidy.
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Wilco D - Sep 2022
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Unieke wegbreek.
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Unique getaway.
Very unique getaway, close to all the animals. Exciting experience for our child when you hear the lions roaring at night! Definitely worth it.
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Riaan H - Apr 2022
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Baie rustig.
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Very calm.
Nice, peaceful place where you can rest well.
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Schalk V - Dec 2022
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Sal dit nie aanbeveel nie.
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Would not recommend it.
The cages of the monkeys and certain small animals are not cleaned at all on weekends. They should also apply better access control.
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Jonathan H - Nov 2021
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What amazing experience from the smallest cat to the king of the jungle. Braaing and hearing the roar of the king of the jungle. All the animals are well looked after.
Marize B - May 2021
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Rustig, lekker.
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Quiet, nice.
Exciting and beautiful with lions roaring in the middle of the night and early morning hours.
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Wiehan S - Jan 2021
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Wonderlike opset met 'n wonderlike verwelkoming van brullende leeus wat jy reg deur jou verblyf kan hoor.
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Wonderful setting with a wonderful welcome of roaring lions that you can hear right through your stay.
Upon first arrival, you hear clearly and immediately the roar of several lions. As you arrive at your remaining building, a cheetah also stands so close and right in front of the accommodation behind a high fence to welcome you, with the wooded mountains complementing this portrait beauty in the background. Very neat setup that immediately puts you at ease, with braai facilities, should you want to personalize Bushveld experience with friends and/or family. The accommodation is supported by environmentally sensitive power supply, with the help of solar panels. So should you be sensitive to heat throughout the evening, you may need or request an extra adjustment device. For the winter, the accommodation is equipped with a fireplace, with wood provided at extra cost, upon request. Other than that, the cost is very reasonable for what you experience.
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Marinda L - May 2021
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It was the most incredible experience to sleep so close to the lions.
Truia B - Oct 2021
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It was a nice roaring experience.
Marlynn M - May 2021
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Vriendelike en behulpsame personeel. Heerlike omgewing.
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Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely environment.
Enjoy the roar of lions in the evening.
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Martinus Godfriedt D - Mar 2021
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Gerieflik en skoon verblyf.
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Comfortable and clean accommodation.
Very nice to hear the lions. The animals are well cared for and you can have a nice walk around. Kitchen well equipped except that the toaster needs to be replaced. One burner on the stove is not working. The tents are comfortable. One big disadvantage is that the road is too close and you hear the roar of cars all the time, it doesn't feel like you are away from the city noise. That's the only downside.
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Rene P - Dec 2020
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For relaxing and stress free in nature to off load and rest 100% loved.
Lynette V - Nov 2020
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Rustig.
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Restful.
The hospitality, tranquility and environment. An experience to wake up to the roar of the lions so close.
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Lizelle W - Sep 2020
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Wat 'n lieflike plek
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What a lovely place
It's very comfortable, peaceful and definitely value for money and animals are an experience. They are beautifully cared for.
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Luc N - Mar 2020
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Total surprise when, on the terrace of your accommodation you see pass 3 meters from you cheetahs. Wonderful!
Kallie V - Jan 2020
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Rustig met die leeus se gebrul in die nag. Baie skoon.
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Quiet with the lion's roar in the night. Very clean.
Very nice stay among the lions' roar at night. Good experience. Staff very friendly and helpful. Maybe put in a roof fan, tents very hot inside, even with tent flaps open. A little lighting in front of the tents is needed and also hot water for showering etc. The donkey was only poked by staff on the first night. Had to make a fire in the donkey myself on the other 2 nights. Then only had lukewarm to cold water.
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Tshwene M - Sep 2019
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I will definitely revisit.
Pieter N - Aug 2019
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Heerlik in die bos tussen die leeus.
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Lovely in the bush between the lions.
Everything is there for a nice bush experience. Fully equipped kitchen and tent houses. Good value for money.
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Annemarie D - Sep 2019
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Baie ontspannend, veral met die leeus was so in die aande brul. Baie bevoorreg!
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Very relaxing, especially with the lions that roar at night. Very privileged.
Thank you to Marakele Animal Sanctuary. The accommodation was neat and the shower nice and hot. Will definitely stay there again and recommend it. Thank you.
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- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Off the R511, Thabazimbi, 0380, Limpopo