Emergency numbers for Marloth Park
Save these before you need them. In any emergency, call 112 from a cell phone first.
Last checked 26 October 2026
In an emergency, call 112 from any cell phone. For the police, call 10111. For a private ambulance, call ER24 on 084 124 or Netcare 911 on 082 911. Tell your host as well: they know the local security company and how to direct help to your stand.
National emergency numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Any emergency, from a cell phoneWorks on MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom | 112 |
| Police (SAPS) | 10111 |
| Government ambulance | 10177 |
| ER24 private ambulance24-hour national emergency number | 084 124 |
| Netcare 911 private ambulance | 082 911 |
| SAPS Crime StopTo report information about a crime, not for emergencies | 08600 10111 |
Last checked 26 October 2026
Private ambulance services may bill you afterwards if you aren't covered by a medical aid or a membership. If you're from abroad, check what your travel insurance covers and keep its emergency number with these.
What to say when you call
Marloth houses are found by stand number, not street address, and there are no street lights. Before anything goes wrong, write down:
- Your stand number, the house name and the street.
- Which gate you came in through. Gate 2 is the one off the tarred Tenbosch turn-off.
- Your host's phone number.
When you call, say what has happened, give your name and phone number, then the location: "Marloth Park, stand number..., near...". Stay on the line until the call taker ends the call. If you can, send someone to the road with a torch to flag down the ambulance.
Nearest hospital emergency units
The nearest private hospitals with emergency departments that we've been able to confirm are in Mbombela, about 100 km from Marloth Park on the N4. That's more than an hour's drive, so for anything serious call an ambulance rather than driving yourself.
| Hospital | Phone |
|---|---|
| Mediclinic Nelspruit1 Louise Street, Sonheuwel. Emergency department line | +27 13 759 0645 |
| Kiaat Private Hospital1 Kiaat Ridge Boulevard. Lists a 24-hour emergency unit | +27 13 590 9161 |
Last checked 26 October 2026
There are public hospitals and clinics closer to Marloth, around Komatipoort and Malelane. We'll add them once we've confirmed their emergency hours and phone numbers.
Local numbers: security, rangers and snakes
Marloth Park has a security company that also alerts the local fire volunteers, municipal rangers on standby for wildlife problems, and people who remove snakes. Their numbers are passed around on old websites and in WhatsApp groups, and some of those are out of date. We'll add each local number here once we've called it ourselves and confirmed who answers. Until then:
- Your host will have the security company's number, and some houses have a panic button. Ask about both when you arrive.
- For a lion, leopard or buffalo outside Lionspruit, get indoors and ask your host to call the municipal rangers.
- For a snake in the house, close the door to that room, keep everyone out and ask your host for the snake remover's number.
- For a fire, get everyone out, call 112 and tell your host or the security company so the fire volunteers can be called.
Malaria after your stay
If you get a fever or flu-like symptoms during your stay or within three weeks of leaving, see a doctor and ask for a malaria test. Say that you've been in a malaria area. See malaria.