Marken, Waterberg
Marken is a small town that is defined by its spectacular setting, right at the edge of the impressive Waterberg Mountain Range. The region has a tranquillity that transcends the hustle and bustle of the South African cities, settling deep in the hearts of visitors that make this their retreat.
This part of the Limpopo Province boasts a different kind of natural beauty; one that is sometimes stark and rugged, sometimes lush and colourful. Mountains, gorges and streams meet rolling bushveld, which combine to create the ideal habitat for a number of different plant and animal species.
The town of Marken is conveniently situated just off the N11 motorway and on the road to Lephalale. Thanks to the natural abundance, a number of parks and reserves can be found near the small hub of the town, many of which are even home to the famous African Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos).
These reserves include the Waterberg Biosphere and the Mabalingwe Game Reserve. Other nearby attractions include the Entabeni Game Reserve, Makapansgat Caves, Arend Dieperink Museum, and Blouberg Nature Reserve.
The Waterberg Mountains surrounding Marken are stunning for hiking, walking and cycling enthusiasts. The views are spectacular and the terrain offers different areas; some challenging, others more suited to families or those just wanting to enjoy a day out in the South African sunshine.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Alpetra Lodge
Alpetra Lodge can be found within the Alpetra Nature Reserve, a 4000ha private game reserve in the beautiful Waterberg District of the Limpopo Pr...
Njala Crossing
Njala Crossing is a self-catering holiday home offering Bela Bela accommodation on the Zebula Golf Estate. It is encompassed by a golf estate, a ...
Modimolle Loerie Cottage
The Loerie is a self catering cottage offering Modimoille accommodation at the lower level at the foot of the two farm dams. From here you are an...
Shakala Village
Shakala Village is able to accommodate up to 20 guests in five apartments and is situated within Koro Creek Golf Estate, in Modimolle. Here guest...
Lejwa La Metsi Bush Villa
Lejwe La Metsi Bush Villa is a luxury holiday home in Bela Bela in the Lejwe La Metsi Private Retreat. The villa has three opulent en-suite bedro...
Aardwolf House
Aardwolf is a luxurious 4-Bedroom holiday home in Bela Bela, situated on the stunning Zebula Golf Estate and Spa. Surrounded by a golf estate, na...
ValView Guest Lodge
ValView Guest Lodge is nestled in the Kwaggasvlakte Valley only 5km outside Thabazimbi with a perfect view of all the surrounding mountains. ValV...
Babohi at Qwabi Private Game Reserve
Babohi is a distinguished lodge at Qwabi Game Reserve, topped with excellent dining and polished service. This highly modern and inviting retreat...
Things to do in the area
Arend Dieperink Museum
The Arend Dieperink Museum contains a valuable cultural-historical collection of Voortrekker and Sotho artifacts, and is housed in a graceful sto...
Noteworthy attractions
Welgevonden Game Reserve
The Malaria free Welgevonden Game Reserve is situated just 2.5 hours north of Pretoria. Welgevonden Game Reserve is a declared Heritage Site of 3...
Marakele National Park
The Marakele National Park in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains has become a 'place of sanctuary' for a vast variety of wildlife mainly due to...
Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
Spread over more than 12 000 hectares of softly rolling hills, the malaria-free Mabalingwe Game reserve is host to the big 5, and also hippo, gir...
Mabula Game Reserve
Only two short hours drive North of Johannesburg lies the African wonder that is Mabula Private Game Reserve. This 12000ha of malaria free reserv...
Lapalala Wilderness
Lapalala Game Reserve, today one of the largest private game reserves in South Africa, was established to safeguard a unique eco-system with 77 k...
Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve
The beautiful Doorndraai Dam nature reserve, set in amongst the foothills of the Waterberg south west of Potgietersrus, includes, as its name sug...
Zebula Country Club
This pristine 660-hectare bushveld estate boasts a sensational new world class Peter Matkovich designed golf course. It is also home to a variety...
Kololo Private Game Reserve
Kololo Game Reserve is situated in the beautiful province of Limpopo, South Africa, in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere. Vast, peaceful and i...
Nylsvley Nature Reserve
The Nylsvley Nature Reserve is situated in the upper reaches of the Nyl River near the town of Naboomspruit in Limpopo, and includes part of the ...
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