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Marataba Safari Lodge
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About the lodge
An overview of Marataba Safari Lodge.
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.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 3 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Marataba Safari Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Low season
4 Jan 2026 – 31 May 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and snacks, two game drives daily
Special offer
ZAR 13,800
Normally ZAR 18,200
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and snacks, two game drives daily
Special offer
ZAR 15,800
Normally ZAR 21,200
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and snacks, two game drives daily
Special offer
ZAR 15,000
Normally ZAR 20,000
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and snacks, two game drives daily
ZAR 21,200
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3 - Validity: 4 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 & 4 Jan 2027 - 30 Apr 2027 | Block out dates: 20 Dec - 3 Jan
Honeymoon
For newlyweds on their honeymoon! Spend 3 nights at Marataba Safari Lodge and ONE of the happy couple gets 50% off their accommodation.
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Plan Your Dream Safari.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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