Bush Elegance, the bush getaway with a difference!
Doringpoort is nestled in the unspoilt bush that borders the southern tip of the World renowned Kruger National Park wildlife conservancy. It has its own unique atmosphere with all the luxuries to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay in the bush. Doringpoort is a unique establishment within Marloth Park. You are offered Luxury Self-catering accommodation.
A couple of the properties unique features include, Lemoentjie doring's open air kitchen, which has a garden view & Apies doring's open air shower & toilet with a true African bush veld view & en-suite bathrooms in all of our rooms.
Start or end your day with a relaxing walk along the banks of the Crocodile River just 200m from your accommodation.
The Doringpoort is located within a private conservancy, affording guests a unique opportunity to appreciate the abundance of free-roaming game and birdlife. Undercover parking is also available (one per unit). Guests can use their own high clearance vehicle for self - drive game drives. Walking, running and mountain biking are allowed within the conservancy. Marloth Park has his own small shopping centre (enquire about operating hours), where you are able to purchase all of the basic necessities you may require. Crocodile Bridge gate is our nearest entry point into Kruger Park and is only 20 km away.
For your convenience we also have an on-site convenience shop with some basic items, like wood, ice and blitz.
We have taken many safety and security precautions with our modern safety and security features such as a 24 hour response team, alarm systems, safety and security doors and windows so that you can enjoy your stay without concern.
A backup 45-kva diesel generator is installed in case of power failure, generator will operate from 8am to 10am and 17:00pm to 21:00pm during load shedding.
Marloth Park is a unique project. It opened in 1972 as a holiday township, though a large part of the park remained natural. It is a wildlife sanctuary and Holiday Town on 3,000ha, boasting four of the Big Five with the exception of Elephant in our neighbouring Lionspruit(1,500ha) game reserve. Game such as Kudu, Zebra, Giraffe, Blue wildebeest, Nyala, Impala, Warthog, Ostrich and others small game aren't restricted by fences and roam freely inside Marloth Park. We also have a rich an abundant bird life. Be sure not to miss the smaller species of our amazing wildlife such as tortoises, lizards, plants etc.
Situated in North-Eastern South Africa in Mpumalanga Province and on the banks of the Crocodile River that forms the southern border of the Kruger National Park, between Malelane and Komatipoort on the N4 national highway with a well-developed infrastructure. There are no internal fences and the vegetation remains in its original state. Marloth Park is separated from Kruger National Park by a boundary fence and the Crocodile River for +16 km. If you are lucky you may even be able to catch a glimpse of Lion, Leopard, Wild-dog and Hyena. Not to forget the majestic Elephants that come down during the day to bath in the river. After sunset until sunrise, movement is confined to the housing units. While out walking along the Crocodile River, visitors can watch spectacular wildlife scenes in the adjacent Kruger National Park.
Marloth is the ideal location to vacation outside of the Kruger National Park and visit the park as a day visitor.
The Kruger National Park with the famous Big 5 and a variety of other animals with an abundant bird life, is an absolute must to visit. There is 145 different mammal and over 500 bird species in the park. Nearest Kruger Park entrances, Crocodile Bridge Gate (20 km) and Malelane Gate (45 km), can easily be accessed from us. Marloth Park is a natural stopover point for tourists travelling to the Kruger National Park, Mozambique and Swaziland.
