Majuli River View Lodge in Marloth Park overlooking Kruger Park

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Holiday Rental House -

2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms , Sleeps 6

Marloth Park, Mpumalanga

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Directly overlooking Crocodile River and Kruger Park, awaken to the “sound of Africa” as our resident pair of fish eagles proclaim this stretch of river as their own and out onto the deck to check as the permanent hippo pod settle back into the river after a night of foraging and the crocodiles on the sandbanks catching the early morning sun.

Relax over breakfast and enjoy the traffic as the animals come down to the river in front of you. Expect regular visits from elephant, buffalo, rhino, water buck among a host of other game while you prepare for your day ahead.

Plan your trip into Kruger as due to our position in Marloth Park between the Crocodile and Malelane gates it allows to enter in one gate and leave through the other so not back tracking on any routes and getting to see as much of the park as possible. Or spe... Read more

Picture this.

Directly overlooking Crocodile River and Kruger Park, awaken to the “sound of Africa” as our resident pair of fish eagles proclaim this stretch of river as their own and out onto the deck to check as the permanent hippo pod settle back into the river after a night of foraging and the crocodiles on the sandbanks catching the early morning sun.

Relax over breakfast and enjoy the traffic as the animals come down to the river in front of you. Expect regular visits from elephant, buffalo, rhino, water buck among a host of other game while you prepare for your day ahead.

Plan your trip into Kruger as due to our position in Marloth Park between the Crocodile and Malelane gates it allows to enter in one gate and leave through the other so not back tracking on any routes and getting to see as much of the park as possible. Or spend the day in Marloth safely walking in the African bush or visit our fenced private reserve “Lionspruit” to find the ruling pride of lions among others of the Big 5. Or simply just relax on the deck with a good book while keeping an eye on the river activity and awaiting regular visits in the garden from zebra, warthogs and even giraffe.

Whatever you do ensure you get back to the house as afternoon becomes evening and enjoy sundowners with spectacular sunsets over Kruger Park directly in front of the house. Night is spent either at the fire pit enjoying a barbecue or once again on the deck listening to the night shift. Expect to hear the contact calls to each other of the hippo, the unmissable sound of the hyena and the thrilling and unmistakable call of the lions. Keep your eyes on the garden though as we usually get a visitor or two from a silent kudu to “Arnold” the resident duiker who lives behind the house before retiring to bed in eager anticipation of another fabulous day ahead.

If you want to learn the secret of where South African's holiday and experience an inexpensive but real safari experience then Majuli River Lodge is the ideal place. We hope we cover everything below but please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have or if we can offer advice on your safari experience.

The House
You rent the entire house to yourselves. You will never have to share. It is located with the Crocodile River and Kruger Park directly in front of you. This is rare and similar to a beach front property. There is a fence separating you from the Big Game that come up though so it means you can get to see and photograph animals like elephant metres away but still in a safe environment. You are surrounded by bush so expect regular visits in the garden too. Zebra, kudu and giraffe are common visitors.

It has two air conditioned bedrooms with a queen size bed in one and two singles in the other. There is a sleeper couch in the living room which allows up to 6 people to stay. There are two bathrooms with one shower (there is an outside shower too for when it gets hot). There is a fully kitted out kitchen with everything you need (oven, hob, fridge freezer, coffee machine, kettle, plates, pots, cutlery) for self catering.

A trip to South Africa is not complete without a bush braai and we have a fully lit pit outside with all the utensils needed for a memorable barbeque in the African bush. Or if it gets hot why not jump into our splash pool to cool down.

The best part of the house is the large secure decking area upstairs. This has over 3kms of uninterrupted views over the Crocodile River and Kruger Park. With other houses you have to drive around to get the views whereas you will have them right in front of you. The large deck is where you will spend all your time and is accessed through the fold away doors in the living room. There is a small bar there with fridge to keep your drinks cool and on hand. Being raised has another important benefit. I remember being nervous my first time in the bush, especially at night, but being on the deck allows you to experience all the bush has to offer without the feeling of being too exposed out in the open.

Our manager, Maritza, is a local from the bush and a real star. She lives very close by and is only a phone call away. She can book guided tours, replace bedding and towels, offer any advice about the park or just answer any questions you may have. She is there to help so if you have any problems or you need anything, just give her a call.

The house is fully alarmed and linked to a 24 hour security company in the park for added confidence.

Marloth Park
Marloth Park is a unique place in South Africa. It’s a 1500 hectare residential wildlife conservancy in natural bush right on the doorstep of Kruger with its own wildlife population, including zebras, impala, kudu, wildebeest, giraffes, warthogs, and several other species. It has two small shopping centres for food and other provisions off-license, and a fuel station. There’s also three excellent pubs, each with family style restaurants where you can eat or drink

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About the Owner, Derrick B

Languages spoken: English

Response Rate: 100 %

Response Time: Within a few hours

Calendar Updated: Today

Listed since : Apr 2012

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5.0

Based on 24 reviews and 3 properties

Interaction with guests

We will arrange to meet you and show you around the house. Our managers live in the park and are on the other end of a phone if you need them. Any questions, just contact them and they will sort everything, offer advice, book tours, replace linen, etc. We are out of the way when you don't need us and there for you when you do.

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Very good - based on 19 reviews

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JATINDER...

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Level 5 Contributor

56 reviews

14 hotel reviews

20 helpful votes

“Room with a view”

Reviewed 29 January 2018 for a stay in November 2017

What can i say! What a great place to be, its comfortable and clean. Good value for money, and the views are amazing!

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Roland D

1 review

“Wonderfull deck and view on kruger”

Reviewed 9 December 2017 for a stay in November 2017

The deck is the greatest asset. We enjoyed our time here. The watertub was also very refresshing on the hot day we had. On the downside were the mouse that eat on my clothes. For us this was a whole new experience but we adjusted to the bush in a day or 2. Very covienent for a visit to kruger....

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Steve R

Bedford, United Kingdom

Level 6 Contributor

243 reviews

59 hotel reviews

144 helpful votes

“Excellent location, wonderful deck - let down by management”

Reviewed 2 February 2016 for a stay in January 2016

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Let me start by saying we really enjoyed our time at Marloth Park and that Majuli River Lodge is in a fantastic location whch the raised deck takes advantage of. If the Lodge is brought up to a decent standard - as we were told by the local manager it is going to be - then it will be a...

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Steve Sorry about what happened with your stay and thanks for getting in touch. It's a very special holiday home that I rent out so while all the previous reviews have been very favorable we may have taken our eyes off the ball. I will certainly address why there was nobody to meet you and why the house was not...

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Balcony or Terrace
Blender
Books
Ceiling Fans
Cooker
Deck
Freezer
Full Baths (1)
Grill

Half Baths (1)
Linens Provided
Microwave
Mountain Views
Outdoor Dining Area
Paper Towels Provided
Parking
Private Garden
Private Outdoor Pool (Unheated)
Queen Beds:(1)

Refrigerator
Shared Garden
Single Beds:(2)
Sofa Beds:(1)
Suitable For Children Under 5
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Water Views

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets not allowed

Smoking allowed

Check out: 11:00 AM

There are no hard and fast rules. Just remember that yo are in a nature conservancy area and as such no loud parties that would ruin the bush atmosphere.

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

1 Half bath

Bedrooms

2 Twins

1 King

1 Sofa

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Dates	Min stay	Per night	Per week	Per month
Default	1 night	R 1 472 €99	R 9 293 €625	R 35 684 €2 400

Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to South African Rand and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

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About the neighbourhood

Do you want a real safari experience in a safe environment that is within the African bush but has all the amenities you would require like a restaurant, bar, and grocery shop? Accessible with a standard rental Marloth Park is a wildlife conservancy bordering Kruger Park. There are houses in the park and animals have free reign to walk the park. Expect to see plenty of visitors in the garden like zebra, warthog, kudu, giraffe, etc. All the safe game are in the park but bordering Kruger you also experience close up sightings of the larger, more dangerous game like lion, elephant, rhino, etc. It means you are safe while enjoying your barbque but in the knowledge that big game are close by. Also there is a very private game reserve in Marloth with 4 of the Big 5. You can enter this park and a... more

Access

Car recommended

How to get there

A car is needed for the park but a standard rental car is fine for both the park and for trips into Kruger Park. We will provide full directions and we can book any guided tours or game drives for you if you want.

Activities nearby

Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive.

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