Marataba Safari Lodge

Marataba is a malaria-free 23000-hectare private concession within the Marakele National Park, just four hours from Johannesburg, this is a sanctuary where busy people can find themselves again by connecting with nature. The dramatic Waterberg Mountains, vast plains, rich animal diversity and winding rivers cut through the landscape. Marataba is about contrasts. Between verdant plains and the ochre-red mountains; between modern and ancient; between animals mammoth and minuscule.Marakele National Park is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, with all the large game species from elephant and rhino to the big cats, as well as an amazing variety of birds including the largest colony of endangered Cape vultures in the world. 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. Get cosy at the fireplace with a good read from the library. Whether you prefer your own company or that of new-found friends, there are a number of spots from which to soak up the view. If the world beyond needs you, you are welcome to use the complimentary Wi-Fi in the public area.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. 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.