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Located within the Marakele National Park, Marataba is just 3.5 hours drive from Johannesburg. The reserve is a 23,000-hectare private concession at the foothills of the Waterberg Mountains. Marataba Safari Lodge is a luxurious lodge that blends magnificently into the natural environment.

Highlights

  • Game drives, safari walks
  • Miss Mara water safaris on the Matlabas River
  • Bird watching
  • Ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a unique safari experience

You Should Know

Child Policy

  • Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge.
  • Children six years and older are welcome at Marataba Safari Lodge. Children aged six to fifteen pay 50% of the per-person sharing rate.

The Detail

Each of the 15 Tented Suites, made from canvas and stone, offers modern décor and excellent amenities. Each suite covers about 45m² and includes either a double or twin bed, an open-plan en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, air-conditioning, a safe, a mini-bar, a direct-dial telephone, a hairdryer, and a private viewing deck.

Lodge facilities comprise a swimming pool, restaurant, outdoor boma, and Wi-Fi in public areas. Children can enjoy various activities like family safari drives, bush orientation, bug CSI, dung tracking, Plaster of Paris track packs, star gazing, and games nights.

Additionally, guests can opt for relaxing treatments in their suites. Marataba is renowned for its frequent leopard sightings, with over 30 recorded in the reserve, and it offers more sightings of the Ground Pangolin compared to other reserves.

Bird enthusiasts can spot over 400 species, including Verreaux's Eagles nestled in the mountains.

Price Includes

  • Luxury accommodation
  • All meals; teas/coffees; all local brand beverages, mini bar
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safari activities
  • Game drive refreshments and snacks
  • Transfers to and from Marataba Airstrip

Rate Excludes

Transfers not specified, laundry, premium brand or imported beers, spirits, cellar wines, champagne, cigars, cigarettes, gratuities, telephone, curio shop purchases, spa treatments, activities not included, park fees, and conservation fees.

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Rates & Pricing

Stay Pay SPECIAL
STAY 4 nights, Pay 3 nights: Valid from 4 January 2025 - 31 May 2026. Block dates include 20 December - 3 January
Last minute SPECIAL
Combo SPECIAL
Family SPECIAL
Honeymoon SPECIAL
For newlyweds on their honeymoon! Spend 3 nights at Marataba Safari Lodge and ONE of the happy couple gets 50% off their accommodation.
$ 960 USD
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$ 960 USD
Rates are starting prices per person, per night sharing.
With specials, we always use the best promotion available, please contact our experts for more guidance.
100% REFUNDABLE BOOKING
We are able to arrange travel insurance that will make this booking totally refundable.

Packages that include this lodge

7-Day Ultra-Lux Cape Town to Big 5 Safari
INCLUSIONS:
  • 3 Nights at Cape Cadogan in a Classic Room
  • Breakfast daily
  • Scheduled, shared V&A Waterfront transfers
  • Return private road transfer from Cape Town Airport (CPT)
  • 3 Nights at Marataba Mountain Lodge in a Luxury Room
  • All meals, teas, coffees and minibar in the room
  • Drinks and selected snacks (all soft drinks, and a selection of beers, spirits and house wines)
  • Two game drives daily with a FGASA-accredited field guide
  • Game drive refreshments and snacks
  • Specified inclusive safari activities
  • Wifi in main areas
  • Return private road transfer from OR Tambo Airport (JNB)
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What our guests say about Keith

February 7, 2025
Booking Rhino Ridge
Keith answered all my queries quickly and efficiently and made our booking efficiently. Payment was smooth and easy to do.
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February 7, 2025
Excellent booking experience
Our booking agent Keith was excellent. He responded very quickly and patiently answered my many questions about the details of the trip. The booking was very organized and professional.
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