Marataba Safari Lodge is a luxurious tented safari camp in the Marataba reserve, a 21,000-hectare (52,000-acre), privately managed section of the Marakele National Park, in South Africa's Waterberg region. This malaria-free reserve is only 3.5 hours' drive from Johannesburg and 45 minutes by private air charter.
The 15 tents possess slick contemporary design that melds with the surrounding wilderness thanks to an excellent choice of colors, a canvas roof and part stone-part canvas walls. From your private balcony you can gaze across at the Waterberg Mountains, rising nearby. All rooms include viewing decks, outdoor and indoor showers and a romantic stand-alone bath. Enjoy twice-daily game drives, after-breakfast bush walks, specialist Marataba Trails, and cruise into the late afternoon with a sundowner Miss Mara Water Safari.
4 Family Suites and the Mack & Madi Kids Adventure Club experience
Malaria-free, luxury Big 5 safari lodge close to Johannesburg
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15 Tented Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
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ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
Sight seeing
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Kids Bushcraft
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Stephen Cahill, 25th October 2021
Honeymoon to
Maldives
The trip was one of the most incredible and memorable experiences. My wife and I had the greatest honeymoon thanks to the extensive planning by Stuart and the rest of the team!
The overall experience was amazing! Everything was well-coordinated and went according to plan. Great game viewing, great accommodation and the transfers between lodges went according to plan. Was very impressed with the meet and greet team - on arrival they helped me sort out a local sim card wh…
It's difficult to put into words what this trip meant to us. Both of us being on the front lines of the pandemic, having to postpone the trip and change our entire itinerary once meant that we were more than ready to take our honeymoon. This trip far exceeded either of our expectations. The sights …
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15 Tented Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
Sight seeing
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Kids Bushcraft
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
