World Travel Awards Nominee 2024
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.
Each of the 15 Tented Suites, made from canvas and stone, offers modern decor 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, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone, 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.
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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September 17, 2024
Thanks to Keith!
Keith was prompt, thorough and efficient. He was available as and when needed, answering all the questions I had, and guiding us along the way.
September 8, 2024
Keith went above and beyond…
Keith went above and beyond expectations arranging our holiday safari travels (for one vegan and one mobility-impaired traveller, no less:-). Safari.com is lucky to have Keith on board. He helped us feel confident in our choices, keeping us up to date with options, and finessing holiday scheduling issues with aplomb.
August 17, 2024
Keith from Safari.com has made the…
Keith from Safari.com has made the process of booking a safari incredibly easy. He also has gone beyond and above to cater to my needs
Sep 17, 2024
Thanks to Keith!
Keith was prompt, thorough and efficient. He was available as and when needed, answering all the questions I had, and guiding us along the way.
Sep 17, 2024
This Travel Firm is Ready for You!
We have completed the preliminary reservations with this amazing travel firm. Thank God they exist! We would never have been able to figure out how to put the pieces of our trip to AFRICA together without them. They are patient, caring, detailed, and responsive to communications…something you expect, but do not always receive when service is involved. Connect with them via email if you are even thinking about going to Africa. Cheers!
Sep 16, 2024
First time to Cape Town
We are a group of ten friends traveling together to Cape Town for the first time. Safari.com was our top choice for travel agents. Leché and Tracy were incredibly helpful and prompt with our questions and bookings. The trip to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve was fantastic, and everything went off without a hitch. We highly recommend Safari.com for your safari plans!
Sep 15, 2024
Very responsive
Very responsive, I sent an email and got a response almost immediately (I checked it’s like 11pm their time…on a Sunday)
Sep 15, 2024
Shann was amazingly helpful
Shann was amazingly helpful! After spending several days online on our own trying to find good accommodation or even available rooms and lodges, we reached out to safari and to shann, who set us up in record time with a beautiful destination, flights and transfers. I absolutely recommend this dite and the incredible service
Sep 15, 2024
Safari booking
Fadiel was very prompt in responding to my emails. Despite a double booking for our Safari - not his fault - everything worked out well in the end.
Sep 14, 2024
Sara Van Coillie
Sara Van Coillie, representing Safari.com, has gone above and beyond in assisting with a custom booking for an African safari experience I wanted arranged for my colleagues visiting Namibia for the first time. I highly recommend reaching out to her—she’s a true champion! It’s been a pleasure working with her.
Sep 14, 2024
Had such an amazing experience working…
Had such an amazing experience working with Leigh-Ann. She was able to get me everything I wanted at the price I wanted. Could not recommend more.
Sep 13, 2024
Sara curated a trip of a lifetime
Sara curated a trip of a lifetime. Met all our requirements and exceeded our expectations all within our budget!
