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About this place
Maroela is a small camp on the bank of the Timbavati River, on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, a few kilometres east of Orpen Gate. It is a camping-only site, intimate and unhurried, with tall acacias and marula trees shading the grounds and small rock gardens of aloes and Barberton daisies set between the sites. The mood is the quiet restfulness so characteristic of the central bushveld.
The surrounding plains are excellent for game. The drive in from Orpen passes herds of zebra and wildebeest, with giraffe, impala, warthog and elephant commonly seen, while the road north along the Timbavati towards Olifants is good for lion, cheetah and leopard.
Facilities are deliberately simple: a communal kitchen, an ablution block and a shared refrigerator, with a boma braai area available at nearby Tamboti. There is no shop or restaurant in camp, so visitors come for the close, unfussy contact with the bush rather than for comforts.
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Around the camp
Maroela as SANParks lays it out. Choose the part of camp you would like; we ask for it when you request availability, and SANParks assigns the unit when they confirm.
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Where you'll sleep
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.
Nature
What lives at Maroela Satellite Camp
56 birds and 14 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
The birding year here2 of 56 are at their peak in October
Nothing is hidden: in-season birds simply move to the front. Months come from national records, not from this garden.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
Location
±2.8 km from Orpen Gate · nearest town Hoedspruit, ±46 km · nearest airport Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS), ±37 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Important information
Check-in and check-out
Check-in Time
14:00 - 18:00
Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.
Check-out Time
By 10:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Cancellation and changes50% refund 30+ days
Refund schedule
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
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Pet policyNo pets
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed
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Payment terms
Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Cancellation PolicyStrict
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.
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Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Maroela Satellite Camp located?
Maroela Satellite Camp is inside Kruger National Park in Limpopo, about 2.8 km from Orpen Gate. The nearest town is Hoedspruit, about 46 km away, and the nearest airport is Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS), about 37 km away. These are straight-line distances; park roads are slower.
How many guests can Maroela Satellite Camp accommodate?
CK6P (CAMP SITE) sleeps 6.
How do I book Maroela Satellite Camp?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
Book your stay
From R 390 a night
Request to book. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with SANParks.
Nothing is charged until the host says yes
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