Marataba Safari Lodge, Marakele

Madikwe Game Reserve & The Waterberg, South Africa

  • Price on request
  • Lodge
  • 15 Room/s

Marataba Safari Lodge is situated on a private concession in the Big Five Marakele National Park and boasts spectacular mountain scenery. Set on an ancient trade route at the foot of the Waterberg Mountains, the lodge’s stone reception is reached via wooden bridge and moat.

15 luxurious tented suites blend into the surrounding bush, the canvas and stone structures built on elevated platforms. Each has a bathroom with a large stone tub.

Tasteful, modern furnishings, light open spaces and private decks with bush and dramatic mountain views encourage visitors to absorb the tranquillity. Bathrooms feature large stone tubs with relaxing vistas.

Majestic windows, fireplaces, decks and traditional lodge décor offer excellent spaces from which to appreciate the incredible scenery. Savour lantern-lit meals served outdoors or in the dining room.

At A Glance
  • 15 luxury tented suites with private decks
  • Private concession at foot of Waterberg Mountain
  • Incredible mountain scenery
  • Contemporary stone & wood lodge
  • Spa & pool
  • Library in the stone tower
  • Big 5 malaria-free reserve
Features:
  • ✓ Daily Maid Service
  • ✓ Family Friendly
  • ✓ Laundry Service
  • ✓ Restaurant
  • ✓ Swimming Pool
  • ✓ Wifi
  • ✓ Wood Fireplace

Region

Situated close to the Kalahari Desert, just on the Botswana border lays Madikwe game reserve- a reserve a little bit different to other parks and reservation areas in South Africa.

Established in 1991 after the African government decided the soil was too poor for farming and the disadvantaged area needed an economic uplift, 10,000 mammals were relocated from other National Parks, and this was the birth of Madikwe Game Reserve.

Although one of the lesser known conservations in South Africa, Madikew is beautifully unspoilt and a lot less busy than the larger parks meaning a more authentic and real experience. It’s now home to 120 different mammal species including some rare and endangered such as the Black Rhino and African Wild Dog. It is a malaria free area ensuring that extra peace of mind when on your safari experience.

Today the reserve is regarded as a prime example of how relationships amongst communities and government can enhance conservation success.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Temperature Avg
Precipitation Avg
Precipitation (Avg Days) 6 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 5 29

The Madikwe region generally can have varying day temperatures from October to April, but are usually hot and humid and in the thirties (centigrade). Read More

The Madikwe region generally can have varying day temperatures from October to April, but are usually hot and humid and in the thirties (centigrade). There is little rainfall in this particular “rainy” season with 6 days on average being the most rainfall per month.

The “dry” season of May to September is the region’s winter, and there is very little precipitation over these months. The temperature does drop to the low twenties (centigrade) in the daytime, but can drop to single figures at night.

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Rates

Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.


Included:
All meals, local brand drinks, two game drives daily, Miss Mara boat activity, game drive refreshments and snacks

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+44 (0) 1993 824 198