Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marataba Reserve, Marakele National Park
The essence of the solar-powered, Scandi-style Marataba Mountain Lodge is in its exclusive location – secluded in the Waterberg and surrounded by the Marakele National Park. Its design and operations have taken their cue from the earth, serving to merge the lodge with its environment. Marataba welcomes those in search of peace and space. Just five private Eco Suites, welcoming just ten guests at a time, open onto a wilderness world of their own – renowned for its magnificent scenery and flourishing wildlife. The main lodge provides more social relaxation areas and a shared Rock Pool, which seems to skim off into the Waterfall Valley below. Mountain Lodge is one of only two luxury lodges in the Marakele National Park and feels like a privileged perch to take in this 56,800 acre private concession of the malaria-free Marakele National Park. Lesser known to visitors, it is one of South Africa’s most spectacularly beautiful places. All of the Big Five, including the rare and endangered black rhino, can be seen here, along with abundant birdlife, including the world’s largest colony of endangered Cape vultures. The lodge takes you in on exclusive…….
safaris – enjoy twice-daily game drives, after-breakfast bush walks, specialist Marataba Trails, and cruise into the late afternoon with a sundowner Miss Mara Water Safari.
Each of the five luxurious suites has a king sized bed/ twin beds, a private shaded viewing deck, a fireplace, en-suite bathroom with a rain dance shower (with a view), free standing vanity and a mini viewing deck.
AT A GLANCE – MARATABA MOUNTAIN LODGE
- 5 air-conditioned luxury suites with terrace/balcony
- Each suite has en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers
- Swimming pool
- Open plan lounge and dining area
- Malaria-free 56,800 acre private concession at the foothills of the Waterberg Mountains.
- Only Marataba Mountain Lodge and Marataba Safari Lodge share this pristine area
- Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) game reserve
- Early morning and late afternoon into evening game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles with maximum number of just 6 guests per vehicle
- Interpretive bush walks
- Birdwatching
- Miss Mara water safaris on the Matlabas River
- All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beer, safari activities
- Wi-Fi internet access in guest areas
- Satellite TV
- 220v AC power
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 2019 - CONDE´ NAST TRAVELLER AWARDS ‘VOTED THE 4TH BEST LODGE IN AFRICA’
- 2019 - CONDE´ NAST TRAVELLER AWARDS ‘VOTED ONE OF THE TOP 50 RESORTS IN THE WORLD’
- 2016 - TRAVEL & LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS RANKED #6 OF ‘BEST SAFARI LODGES IN AFRICA’
- 2016 - TRAVEL & LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS RANKED #60 OF ‘BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD’
