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Marataba Safari Lodge

5.0 star property

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Property amenity
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Spa treatment
In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Safari

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Marataba Private Reserve, Rooiberg Road, Greater Marakele National Park, Lephalale, Limpopo, 0380
  • Marataba Private Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Marakele National Park
    16 min drive
  • Marataba Entrance Gate
    17 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed

View from room

Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed

  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Marataba Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this lodge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Marataba Safari Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include massages.
During your stay at Marataba Safari Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Marataba Private Reserve. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking, self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy African cuisine at Boma, a fine-dining restaurant with garden views
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Steps from Marataba Private Reserve and Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Marataba Safari Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Marataba Safari Lodge. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Lephalale lodge.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Boma - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Boma

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 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 dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 400 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 145 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 169 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Marataba Safari Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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

Marataba Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, very good food. Beautiful views, excellent wildlife and really knowledgeable guides
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yuka, Tokyo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bel Safari in un bel Lodge con Rangers gentili e panorama spendido!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Abschalten in der Wildnis
Zuvorkommendes Personal, super Umgebung mit einer atemberaubenden Sicht auf die Waterberge.