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Maroela, Kruger National Park Camp Comparison
Central regionSatellite Camp

Maroela

Camping and caravan site near Orpen Gate on the banks of the Timbavati. Bring your own tent or caravan: simple, authentic and affordable.

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Region
Central
Camp type
Satellite Camp
Gates this month
05:30 to 18:30
Book ahead
2-4 months

About the camp

Life at Maroela

Maroela is a small satellite camp site near Orpen for campers and caravans only, with no huts or tents to rent, offering an affordable bush experience. It shares the productive central plains with Orpen and Tamboti, making it a strong budget base for cat country. Check in at Orpen reception.

QuietBig CatsAffordable

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Game drives

Best roads from Maroela

Prioritise these routes on your morning drives.

  • H7
  • S39
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Nearby

Waterholes & hides

Park, switch off, and let the wildlife come to you.

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