The Marataba private concession covers 23 000 hectare in the heart of Limpopo's Marakele National Park in South Africa. This area is characterized by a dramatic landscape encompassing vast plains, dense bushveld, winding rivers, deep gorges and majestic mountains.
Guests visiting Marakele have the unique opportunity to view Africa's Big Five and a multitude of other animal species including rare antelope such as roan, sable and mountain reedbuck. This malaria-free wilderness is also home to the world's largest breeding colony of the endangered Cape Vulture. Birdlife within the Marakele park is prolific with more than 400 species having been recorded, a veritable birder's Eden.
Accomodation
The luxurious Marataba Safari Lodge features exclusive tented suites all of which are saturated with the sights, sounds and smells of the African wilderness. These tented guest rooms are an intriguing mix of canvas and stone, exquisitely furnished and decorated.
Marataba Safari Lodge
Each of the 15 canvas- and-stone Tented Suites is tastefully furnished and decorated with a contemporary twist. Whether sharing it with lover, friend or family (or keeping it all to yourself), the interior is ample, and the attention to detail impeccable.
Marataba Safari Lodge is a simple extension of the natural environment beyond its walls - rich, bold, organic and patently magnificent. If you sit quietly for long enough, you can feel the energy of the countless people who have made this place home since The Stone Age.
Marataba Trails Lodge
Each of the 5 luxurious suites has king sized/ twin beds, a private shaded viewing deck, a fireplace, en-suite bathroom with rain dance shower (with a view), free standing vanity and a viewing deck.
With 5 luxurious Eco-Suites at Marataba Trails Lodge, the intrepid explorer is treated to an incomparable walking safari on nature’s terms, without compromising on the creature comforts.
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Dining
Activities at Marataba vary with the seasons. The area is most commonly explored with an expert guide in an open 4x4 safari vehicle where local places of beauty and interest will be pointed out to you, as well as you being able to spot some game. Walks and even swims in the mountain rock pools are available at certain times of the year.
Dining Area
Delicious gourmet cuisine with fresh African flavours is served either in the elegantly appointed dining room or outdoors on the dining verandah or, a…
Dining Area
Delicious gourmet cuisine with fresh African flavours is served either in the elegantly appointed dining room or outdoors on the dining verandah or, alternatively, under a glorious African sky in the boma. Outdoor meals can be enjoyed in the garden or on the lower decks under the stars. For special occasions, incentives and celebrations picnic bush breakfasts can be arranged at an additional cost.
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Recreation
On the menu for your pleasure is a smorgasbord of activities from which to choose. Whether game drive, walking trail, sunset river excursion, or a private dinner for two, there is never enough time to exhaust the many ways there are to love this place.
Game Drives
In the company of your Field Guide, you will learn more about the Big Five and the many unique animal species found on the Marakele National Park.
Ms Mara, Water Safaris
Take an unhurried cruise along the Matlabas River on Ms Mara. Nothing tops watching the sun shimmy into a liquid horizon in vivid colour, as you sip o…
Bush Walks
The bush takes on a completely different perspective when you are on foot. Each of your senses will be on full alert as you feel the grass and stones…
Outdoor Pool
Spend quiet time at the poolside, and soak in the restorative rays of the sun.
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Game Drives
In the company of your Field Guide, you will learn more about the Big Five and the many unique animal species found on the Marakele National Park.
View on mapMs Mara, Water Safaris
Take an unhurried cruise along the Matlabas River on Ms Mara. Nothing tops watching the sun shimmy into a liquid horizon in vivid colour, as you sip on a G ‘n T to the splash of a grunting hippo.
View on mapBush Walks
The bush takes on a completely different perspective when you are on foot. Each of your senses will be on full alert as you feel the grass and stones beneath your feet; touch the leathery leaves of trees you walk beneath; smell the musky scent of wild animals in the vicinity; taste the sweet grass of the veld; and hear the crack of a branch indicating you are not alone.
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Spend quiet time at the poolside, and soak in the restorative rays of the sun.
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Wedding/Honeymoon
If you love being in nature and have an appreciation for the African bush, we highly recommend a wedding at Marataba. We promise an unforgettable and intimate experience, shared only with close friends and family.
Weddings
There is arguably no better place to celebrate the start of a very special union than in the African bush. Whether small and intimate, or more extrava…
Honeymoon
Marataba is the perfect place for romance. It is easy to feel alone out here, under the saturated skies and with the mountains standing guard. Each of…
Weddings
There is arguably no better place to celebrate the start of a very special union than in the African bush. Whether small and intimate, or more extravagant. Marataba Safari Lodge is highly flexible and can accommodate up to a maximum of 30 guests.
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Marataba is the perfect place for romance. It is easy to feel alone out here, under the saturated skies and with the mountains standing guard. Each of Marataba’s Luxury Tented Suites occupies its own private spot.
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Marataba Safari Lodge. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Marataba Safari Lodge. Our Marataba Safari Lodge holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Johannesburg holidays at Marataba Safari Lodge in 2025 and 2026. For all Marataba Safari Lodge 2025 holidays and Marataba Safari Lodge 2026 holidays you will have to call us for pricing.
Location
A 21 000ha (51 890ac) privately managed section of unspoilt Africa within the Marakele National Park with spectacular landscapes and iconic wildlife, for the ultimate luxury African safari, this place holds its own among South Africa’s reserves.
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Intimate & luxurious
Marataba Safari Lodge was magnificent in every way. Each staff member we came across was friendly and helpful, and the lodge had a very intimate feel, almost like staying with friends who own an...
eawnyc
Off the beaten path.
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Jo B
Everything we expected and more
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