Its name means "place of sanctuary" in Setswana; it holds one of the world's largest colonies of the critically endangered Cape vulture
Area
670 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1993
Declared in 1993, its name in Setswana means "place of sanctuary", and its cliffs hold one of the largest breeding colonies of Cape vulture in the world, a species listed as critically endangered through accidental poisoning by baits meant for other predators and through growing demand for the bird's parts in traditional medicine in parts of southern Africa.
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Marakele: 61 documented species
Mammals27Birds20Reptiles9Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in South Africa, where Marakele lies.
SavannahDesertMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
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