Marloth Nature Reserve
Marloth Nature Reserve
Fynbos biome · Cape cobra · Chacma baboon
From R 1,180 a night
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Marloth Nature Reserve
Swellendam mountains
Western Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free
About Marloth Nature Reserve
Marloth is the CapeNature reserve on the Langeberg directly above Swellendam, protecting mountain fynbos and forested kloofs and a component of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. It is a walking reserve: day trails from the town's edge to waterfalls and viewpoints, and the multi-day Swellendam hiking trail with overnight huts on the mountain. Sugarbirds and sunbirds work the proteas, and the views run south across the Overberg to the sea. Swellendam's Cape Dutch guesthouses are the natural base, and the reserve is malaria-free.
Read the guide: Sleeping in the Fynbos: The CapeNature Guide
Things to do: Hiking · Mountain biking
Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs
Wildlife near Marloth Nature Reserve
What people record most across Western Cape. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Western Cape, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Marloth Nature Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Marloth Nature Reserve. Tap the pin for the listing.
33.9486° S, 20.4362° E50 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Marloth Nature Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Marloth Nature Reserve: your questions
Where is Marloth Nature Reserve?
Marloth Nature Reserve is in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Marloth Nature Reserve malaria-free?
Yes. Marloth Nature Reserve is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near Marloth Nature Reserve?
In Western Cape, commonly recorded species include animals such as Cape Dwarf Chameleon, Cape Fur Seal, Southern Right Whale, Cape Grysbok and birds including Agulhas Long-billed Lark, Red-necked Phalarope, Northern Giant Petrel, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
Do you need a permit to visit Marloth Nature Reserve?
Day visitors need a permit for most CapeNature reserves, and CapeNature encourages buying permits in advance to avoid disappointment at the gate. If you are staying overnight, your accommodation booking covers your stay, but check your confirmation for any extra permit requirements such as hiking trails.
How do you book a stay at Marloth Nature Reserve?
Request CapeNature cottages and campsites on Spekboom. We confirm with CapeNature, then you pay on Spekboom.
When is the best time to visit Marloth Nature Reserve?
The best time to visit Marloth Nature Reserve is Sep-Apr (flowers Aug-Oct).
What is there to do at Marloth Nature Reserve?
Popular activities at Marloth Nature Reserve include hiking, mountain biking.
Where can you stay in Marloth Nature Reserve?
Places to stay inside Marloth Nature Reserve include Marloth Nature Reserve. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
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