Marloth Park
| Marloth Park | |
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  Marloth Park Marloth Park shown within South Africa
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| Coordinates: 25°20′52″S 31°45′28″E / 25.34778°S 31.75778°ECoordinates: 25°20′52″S 31°45′28″E / 25.34778°S 31.75778°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi |
| Established | 1977 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 17.50 km2 (6.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 30.8% |
| • Coloured | 0.5% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.8% |
| • White | 67.4% |
| • Other | 0.5% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Afrikaans | 48.1% |
| • Swazi | 22.8% |
| • English | 21.3% |
| • Tsonga | 2.9% |
| • Other | 4.9% |
Marloth Park is a holiday town situated in northeastern South Africa in the Mpumalanga province (formerly Eastern Transvaal).
Geography
On the bank of the Crocodile River between Malelane and Komatipoort on the N4 national highway, Marloth Park is a wildlife sanctuary and holiday town. It boasts four of the “Big Five” with the exception of elephant. Buffalo, rhino and lion are confined to Marloth's game reserve "Lionspruit"; the rest of the game such as kudu, zebra, giraffe, blue wildebeest, nyala, impala, warthog, ostrich and others aren't restricted by fences and roam freely between the units that are built on 3000 ha.[2]
On the southern boundary of the Kruger National Park, Crocodile Bridge gate is 14km and Malelane gate 35km from Marloth Park.
History
The name Marloth Park derives from a German botanist, Rudolf Marloth. The Aloe marlothii was named after him. This plant is found abundantly in the lowveld.[3] Marloth Park was founded in 1977.
Administration
Marloth Park is managed by the Nkomazi municipality.
Tourism
Marloth Park is a stopover point for tourists travelling to the Kruger National Park, to Mozambique or to Swaziland. Many lodges and private houses are found inside the Park.
Marloth Park is a unique project. It opened in 1972 as a holiday township. A large part of the park remained natural. There are no fences. The gardens remain in their original state. Marloth Park is separated by a fence and by the Crocodile River from Kruger Park. Within the park, there are giraffes, wildebeest, kudu, zebra, impala, bushbuck, warthog, baboon, vervet monkeys and other small game and a rich bird life. Meanwhile, the infrastructure of the natural park is very well developed.
Inside Marloth Park (3000 hectares), the freedom of movement is remarkable. Tourists can ride a bicycle or go for a walk on their own through the African bush. Movement is not confined to the hotels. While walking along the Crocodile River, visitors can watch spectacular wildlife scenes in the adjacent Kruger National Park. Local restaurants and shops are easily accessible.
Climate
Marloth Park features a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers.
References
External links
Media related to Marloth Park at Wikimedia Commons
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