Marloth Park Central
Route 05: Crocodile Bridge to Tshokwane Return
Extended same-gate route from Crocodile Bridge through Lower Sabie to Tshokwane.
- Start
- Crocodile Bridge Gate
- End / circuit
- Tshokwane and return to Crocodile Bridge Gate
- Entry gate
- Crocodile Bridge Gate
- Exit gate
- Crocodile Bridge Gate
- Distance
- Approximately 152 km in park (76 km each way)
- Minimum time
- Approximately 5 hours 10 minutes uninterrupted, based on the published 2 hour 35 minute minimum each way
- Planning duration
- Allow 8-10 hours and begin early
- Surface
- Tar
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Timing sensitivity
- High
- Return flexibility
- Turnaround dependent
- Verification
- 2026-07-09
Ordered road sequence
- H4-2 north
- H10 north
- H10 south on return
- H4-2 south on return
Visitor instructions
- Enter through Crocodile Bridge Gate and follow the H4-2 north to Lower Sabie.
- At Lower Sabie, join the H10 north toward Tshokwane.
- Remain on the H10 to Tshokwane.
- Use Tshokwane as the turnaround point.
- Return on the H10 to Lower Sabie, then use the H4-2 south to Crocodile Bridge Gate.
Important junctions
- Crocodile Bridge Gate / H4-2
- Lower Sabie / H10 junction
- H10 / H1-2 area at Tshokwane
Planned stops
- Lower Sabie
- Tshokwane
Operational controls
Turnaround: Leave Tshokwane no later than the published gate closing time minus 4 hours. Turn around earlier if the outward journey takes longer than planned.
Return logic: Reverse the H10 and H4-2 sequence. Do not add side roads after the turnaround time has been reached.
Gate margin: Target arrival at Crocodile Bridge at least 60 minutes before closing.
Facilities and limits
Facilities: Lower Sabie is the main full-service point. Tshokwane is a picnic stop; confirm access and current services.
Fuel: Confirm fuel before departure and again at Lower Sabie if needed. Do not plan on obtaining fuel at Tshokwane.
Main limitation: This route has limited time flexibility because the return uses the same long road sequence.