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Marataba Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Property amenity
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine, garden views
Front of property
Interior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Marataba Private Reserve, Rooiberg Road, Greater Marakele National Park, Lephalale, Limpopo, 0380

What's nearby

  • Marakele National Park - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Marataba Entrance Gate - 19 min drive - 9.4 km

About this property

Marataba Safari Lodge

Luxury family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At Marataba Safari Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site African cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Boma, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, game drive on-site and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Marataba Safari Lodge have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries, deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
  • Composting, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boma

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR424 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 160 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 180 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Marataba
Marataba Lodge
Marataba Safari
Marataba South Africa Lodge Lephalale
Marataba Safari Lodge Thabazimbi
Marataba Safari Thabazimbi
Marataba Safari Company Hotel Waterberg
Marataba South Africa Lephalale
Marataba Africa Lephalale
Marataba Safari Lodge Lodge
Marataba Safari Lodge Lephalale
Marataba Safari Lodge Lodge Lephalale

Frequently asked questions

Does Marataba Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Marataba Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marataba Safari Lodge?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marataba Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marataba Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Marataba Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Marataba Safari Lodge located?

This family-friendly Lephalale lodge is located in a national park, steps from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marakele National Park and Marataba Entrance Gate. Thaba Mall and Ben Alberts Nature Reserve are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Marataba Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

とても親切でフレンドリーなスタッフたち。 素敵な施設、とてもきれいでフレンドリー。素敵な景色を見ながら初めましてのゲストやスタッフと自然と会話が生まれる場所でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Bel Safari in un bel Lodge con Rangers gentili e panorama spendido!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10

Lovely staff, very good food. Beautiful views, excellent wildlife and really knowledgeable guides
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10

The room number9 was perfect The guide michelle is nice and knows a lot of things about animals It was perfect

10/10

Zuvorkommendes Personal, super Umgebung mit einer atemberaubenden Sicht auf die Waterberge.