African Wildlife and Environment Issue 68

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MARAKELE NATIONAL PARK

This magnificent SANParks-run, malaria free, ‘Big Five’ reserve is nestled in the south west corner of the Waterberg mountains, about three hours’ drive north of Johannesburg and approximately 18 km from Thabazimbi. The park can be reached using the R511 from Brits via Beestekraal, or the R516 from Mabula via Leeupoort. As the Tswana name for the park aptly implies, this ‘place of sanctuary’ is a key part of the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.

John Wesson

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The scenic Marakele reserve in the magnificent Waterberg mountains

Photographs: John Wesson