Africa's Leading Safari Company 2024 – World Travel Awards
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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October 14, 2024
great website and Staff
great website Keith Chideme was extremely helpful and answered all my quickly and professionally
October 14, 2024
Safari
Keith was most pleasant and helpful. Planning a Safari can be overwhelming, Keith was insightful and patient. We look forward to sharing our experience upon our return from Africa. Thankyou 🐘
October 4, 2024
Keith was so helpful
Keith was so helpful, against many obstacles, he eventually managed to secure me a place on the train from Victoria Falls
Oct 21, 2024
Excellent, fast, helpful service
The service from Leigh-Ann has been exceptional. No matter the difference in time zone, her responses and suggestions are always fast and helpful. When we’ve asked for changes to the itinerary, there has never been a problem. Highly recommended.
Oct 18, 2024
Cannot recommend enough
Cannot recommend enough! Contacted at 6pm night before and Dorothy was helpful friendly and managed to book a safari trip with transport for 6 people! She was contactable on the day too and very very helpful!
Oct 17, 2024
Aquilia Safari trip
Re: Safari from Cape Town to Aquilia. Fadiel was very helpful and organised our trip for us. We were picked up by Joe, who was our driver for the day. Joe is born and raised in Cape Town. He was prompt and was very friendly and informative. There was a good choice of food at Aquilia and had choices for my husband too who is Coeliac.
Oct 17, 2024
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely…
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely patient with the two of us oldsters. We had computer problems, took a very long time to decide and confirm our intentions and challenged every detail. Thank you Kim
Oct 17, 2024
Anja has been extremely helpful and…
Anja has been extremely helpful and communicative through the process of booking our trip. Everything has been communicated clearly and quickly with lots of flexibility. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for your help!
Oct 17, 2024
Mel is friendly and patient
I would usually book my trips myself. Lucky for me I sent off an enquiry to Safari.com and received Mel's wonderful help. Mel responded quickly and made me feel comfortable with Safari.com. organising my trip. Later on, when I realised my dates didn't work with the rest of my trip, Mel gave me my options and costings and rebooked for me. Mel was very patient and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to use Mel again.
Oct 16, 2024
Outstanding service
Response was very quick and helpful. Answered all questions. Laid out a trip that went beyond what I expected
Oct 16, 2024
Very responsive and accurate
Very responsive and accurate
Oct 15, 2024
Planning Our Family African Safari Experience
Planning our first trip to Africa was a really big deal for us. After careful review of numerous safari planners, we selected safari.com and worked with Nicole Van der Merwe. There's a lot of parts in putting together such a vacation including ground transfers, hotels, activities, and flights. At each step we had numerous questions and Nicole patiently worked through these with professionalism and care to her customers. I would recommend Nicole and safari.com for anyone planning a trip to South Africa.
