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Marataba Safari Lodge

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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Luxury Tent

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Marataba Private Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Marakele National Park - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Lebolobolo Game Farm - 70 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Ben Alberts Nature Reserve - 82 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Welgevonden Game Reserve - 104 min drive - 69.6 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 onsite 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 sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Game drive on site, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Marataba Safari Lodge have comforts such as 24-hour room service and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
  • Composting, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Roundtrip 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 common area(s)

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 cribs/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 center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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: ZAR 424 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 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

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?

Check-out 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, within a 5-minute walk of Marataba Private Reserve and Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. Marakele National Park and Marataba Entrance Gate are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Marataba Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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