Marloth Park Central
Route 08: Malelane Gate-Berg-en-Dal Matjulu Loop
Mixed-surface route combining the direct Berg-en-Dal approach with the S110 loop around the camp area.
- Start
- Malelane Gate
- End / circuit
- Berg-en-Dal circuit and return to Malelane Gate
- Entry gate
- Malelane Gate
- Exit gate
- Malelane Gate
- Distance
- Approximately 46 km in park, including the 12 km approach each way and an approximately 22 km S110 loop
- Minimum time
- Allow at least 1 hour 40 minutes uninterrupted; gravel conditions may increase this
- Planning duration
- Allow 3.5-5.5 hours
- Surface
- Mixed tar and gravel
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Timing sensitivity
- Moderate
- Return flexibility
- Fixed loop
- Verification
- 2026-07-09
Ordered road sequence
- S110 direct approach
- S110 gravel loop
- S110 direct return
Visitor instructions
- Enter through Malelane Gate and follow the S110 to Berg-en-Dal.
- At the signed S110 loop junction, enter the gravel loop only if it is open and time permits.
- Follow the S110 loop in the signed direction and remain on the numbered road.
- Rejoin the direct S110 near Berg-en-Dal.
- Return on the direct S110 to Malelane Gate.
Important junctions
- Malelane Gate / S110
- Berg-en-Dal approach
- S110 loop entry
- S110 loop return junction
Planned stops
- Berg-en-Dal
Operational controls
Turnaround: Do not enter the loop after the closing time minus 3 hours. Use Route 07 if the remaining time is insufficient.
Return logic: Complete the signed loop, rejoin the direct S110 and return to Malelane Gate.
Gate margin: Target arrival at Malelane Gate 45-60 minutes before closing.
Facilities and limits
Facilities: Berg-en-Dal is the route's main service point. There are no listed full-service facilities on the gravel loop.
Fuel: Confirm fuel before starting the loop. Fuel is listed at Berg-en-Dal, but availability is not guaranteed.
Main limitation: The gravel loop is condition dependent and should be omitted after rain, during closure or when the remaining gate time is limited.