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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 until 30 Apr 2024 - Exclude 20 Dec 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
Last minute SPECIAL
Combo SPECIAL
Free nights in Cape Town OR Victoria Falls Special Offer: Stay three nights at Marataba Safari lodge, and get two nights free in Cape Town at the More Quarters Boutique Hotel Luxury Room. OR Book a three night stay at Marataba Safari Lodge and get Two Nights Free at Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel in Victoria Falls on a B&B Basis or Three Nights Free at Ursula's Homestead in Victoria Falls: Terms & conditions apply
Family SPECIAL
Honeymoon SPECIAL
For newlyweds on their honeymoon! Spend three nights at Marataba Safari Lodge and each of the happy couple gets 10% off their accommodation rate
$ 870 USD
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$ 870 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)
$ 660 USD
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Keith Kudzai Chideme

What our guests say about Keith

December 24, 2024
Very efficient and professional!
Very efficient and professional!
Leanne Aust
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AU
December 20, 2024
Keith did a great job of quickly…
Keith did a great job of quickly responding to our request for a quote and responded quickly with any questions we had and booked our journey very quickly and professionally. I cannot wait for our excursion
John Malkin
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PT
November 7, 2024
Keith Chideme is fantastic!
If you’re looking for someone to help you plan the trip of a lifetime, look no further than Keith Chideme. Keith has been nothing short of extraordinary in helping me create a month-long dream trip to South Africa for myself and 11 family members. His patience, kindness, and thoughtfulness throughout the entire process have been remarkable. Keith went above and beyond, engaging in countless conversations to make sure every detail of our six-destination itinerary was just right. He worked tirelessly to balance my budget with my desire for an unforgettable experience, finding deals and creative solutions that I would never have managed on my own. His dedication and expertise gave me complete confidence that this trip will be everything I’ve dreamed of and more. One of my favorite aspects of working with Keith was the personal touch he brought to every interaction. Whether through voice messages, phone calls, or texts, he was always patient, thorough, and thoughtful in explaining every aspect of the itinerary. I never once felt rushed or overlooked—he truly cared about making this trip perfect for us. I can’t imagine planning this trip without Keith. Knowing he has my back has been such a comfort, and I feel completely at ease knowing we are in such capable hands. My entire family is incredibly excited about this incredible adventure, and I know I’ll be contacting Keith for all my future travel plans. He is an absolute gem and a true professional. Thank you, Keith, for everything!
Melissa Solomon
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US

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