Marking Africa

06/12/2023

Fortuner 4x4 Diesel 3 Liter for rent

Perfect vehicle for trips in area, with guests or as emergency vehicle for Transfers with guests

NB:

People / companies that do rentals will have to sign an indemnity & rental agreement as with any vehicle rental scenario

Bookings may be made in advance and long term rental options for this and other vehicles are available

Standard setup:
- 5 seats
- Drawer system
- Fire Extinguisher & First Aid Kit
- 4x4 Vehicle Recovery Kit
- Seat Covers
- Aircon
- Apple / Android Carplay

Optional extras such as camping gear and off road camping trailer available
Other rental vehicle options available
7 Seat setup optional &/ available

To book, enquire and find out more on this and the camping trailer options please email

[email protected]

NB: Guided Vehicle options available for international guests / someone who wishes to do the adventure without the stress!

25/11/2023

Young leopard having a taste of his dinner caught

Thornybush Game Reserve

07/11/2023

31/10/2023

A quick view of one of the sightings we had this weekend at Thornybush reserve whilst doing some work at Monwana

We have had some great sightings this last few days and the rain has caught up with us now so some time for ‘inside work’

06/09/2023

A little ‘look behind the scenes’ or perhaps from the Game Viewer!

Currently we are busy training the entire staff team component of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Western Cape

Sanbona, a stunning venue and reserve, has got quite a few challenges in terrain and the landscape does present it’s challenges in order to conduct daily game drives, transfers of guests and Anti-Poaching &/ Game Ranch Management work

This is the second time our training is being done here, as after Covid there are quite a few new faces!

Thanks to Sanbona for doing our Guide & Reserve Spec 4x4 Driver training, as well as our more basic Vehicle & Site Specific course

So far we are only on day 3, and a lot more days to come!

This video was taken during one of the practical training sessions with a Guide being taught how to drive up and down steep hills and ridges with difficult terrain in a safe & ecologically sound way

For more info on our training, please email

[email protected]
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27/08/2023

Somewhere somehow in Africa, we are never short of surprises with animals

This was in a reserve where we had this incredible experience

I will not mention exact location as to the prevalent poaching situation which still is targeted to these animals

24/08/2023

A very nice surprise on an afternoon Game Drive we did today

Two male lions having a little “wake up roar” before starting their evening

To book Safaris & Game drives with us, remember to get in touch






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21/08/2023

Spring is on it’s way and it will be the official start of our next training calendar. Our industry is now well on it’s way to recovery after Covid

The time has come to start ensuring our guiding industry’s driving standard

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has invited us back to come train over 50 of their staff members in our Guide Spec 4x4 Training, as well as a Vehicle specific driver training for their general staff

We look forward to being back in the Klein Karoo with your team!

To book training for your guides and team, please get in touch with us

[email protected] for more info

Alternatively WhatsApp Mark directly on, +27835462467

Kindly refrain from calling above Nr as Mark is often in reserves without signal for training or on tour

Sanbona, see you soon!











(Photo taken from internet)

20/08/2023

Why do people choose a Private Tour with us instead of a normal, probably cheaper, group tour?

For the freedom…

It gives you the ideal experience which suits your specific needs, whilst allowing for that experiences which makes your tour unique to you

No one of us are the same, which is why touring with a specialist guide in a private vehicle makes your experience so much more personal, without the hassle of trying to ‘accept the majority rule’

We don’t simply do travel

We create experiences which leave you thinking you have never, or will never again get something quite like this

Mail us at [email protected]

Book your next ideal holiday with us in Africa

A trip made for you, not everyone else

19/08/2023

So we are officially approaching 4 years after Covid Started .. ( I know let us not think about that year! )

A lot has changed here, and to say it has been an adventure with both good and bad is an understatement!

I am officially moving back to my Travel and Training Company; after spending the last two and a half years building another company which has absorbed all of my time and efforts.

Currently I am busy setting up the next 18 months on our Training and Tourism projects, and if you are keen to look at booking your next training course or a trip to Africa, let me know

A lot of new things have happened and those of you that know me on a more personal level will know more, Bottomline...

Africa is my home and I hope to show it to some of you again soon, old faces and new. I may have been 'off the map' for very long, but the bush has a way of calling you and it seems I cannot ignore it any further

We have a lot of new things coming up and some exciting new services that will be on offer.

For those of you that are interested in getting in touch, use [email protected]

04/05/2023

Proudly announcing our new service in the Greater Hoedspruit Lowveld Region

Get in touch, details on photo

25/04/2023

When things go wrong!

So there is a reason we do 4x4 Training for Guides and anyone that enjoys driving their 4x4 vehicle off road or whilst on tour in Africa

Reality is, even if you think you are fully prepared and you really “know your stuff” - you will still make mistakes!

Bottomline, we never know everything, and we can never assume that terrain will act the way we think, you may just be in for a surprise!

Remember, to chat to us about training; email us on

[email protected]

And when you get stuck, golden rule!

Don’t panic, don’t carry on making a bad situation worse!

Stop, take a look around and see what your best options are, and yes if you are alone that may mean using a spade and digging yourself out!

Wherever you go in Africa, have fun and be safe

24/04/2023

So it has been some time since we have made some noise online

The reasons were many and it was needed

So the time has come, as promised, to announce our return to the industry

Since the start of Covid-19 (horrible thought we know) a decision was made to put our entire operation on hold pretty much. Today as we are looking forward to the future, it seems there is a new energy that has been breathed into tourism and all the Safari industry has to offer

So a few updates for you to get started:

1) We are now based in Hoedspruit, Limpopo (very happy about this)

2) We have a sister company, FreeGo, which specializes in Safari gear manufacture, Lodge Spec Upholstery & blinds etc as well as the biggest bonus of all;

Game Viewer refurbishments and conversions (Resprays, Steelwork, Canvas and everything else)

3) We are also busy restarting and looking at all our new packages for the Lowveld Region, as well as Greater Southern African region

4) We also have a new sister company which we are establishing in Zimbabwe. This means a much easier connection between the countries for you as our client as well as better packages (this includes Mozambique by the way)

5) Our Guide Specific 4x4 training is still on the go and we are busy working on some new things here too!

6) We are super happy to mention we also now do Game Viewer Rentals in Hoedspruit region, and we are also going to be offering guided options as well

So if you are excited and interested in any of the above, be sure to get in touch and watch out for the next updates and news to come

If you are in the area, get in touch and organize a meet with us

New team, new ideas and much more excitement

See you soon!

21/09/2021

With the world starting to recover to a more 'normal' state; our company looks to schedule more Training Courses for the industry.

Take a look at the video below and this will give you a small snapshot of how our training is focused to improve the knowledge of our students out in the field

https://youtu.be/KUY0QxWbYT8

Working with Land Cruisers with Solid Front Axles can at times be confusing.In this video, I am trying to explain how the front axle works and where all the ...

03/09/2021

Marking Africa is proud to announce we have shifted our main base of operations to Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Mark will mainly be based in Hoedspruit & Western Greater Kruger whereas Donovan will remain operational from Malelane &/ Southern Greater Kruger region

This shift has been made in order to serve our clients better in the future, in particular keeping in mind our Guide Specific Driver Training Course

On top of this we are looking at breathing new life into our training services as well as making preparations for our company’s tourism leg, in particular keeping in mind the projected future return of larger tourism business

For now, our focus will be on starting work in the Guide Spec Driver Training in both Hoedspruit and Malelane

Be sure to keep in touch and we look forward to Marking Africa’s new expansion

03/06/2021

Check out this recent interaction with a Male Lion

Great experience !

https://youtu.be/dT6e4YEDFn4

Tracking one of the male lions from Mjejane Game Reserve on a recent Safari with clientsIt is always incredible to track a male and then find it - especiall...

30/05/2021

Male Lion on Patrol

https://youtu.be/HoB1oDtv6Bc

20/05/2021

Sighting today while on Safari

https://youtu.be/cDXMyHzDQyQ

Female Elephant with her little one coming to say hello. This girl came to smell the car and touched the bumper of our game vehicleShe was quite interested a...