Marataba Safari Lodge

Waterberg, South Africa · National park

Lodge

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Fully inclusive

All meals, Selected beers, spirits, house wines and soft drinks and 3 more

15 tents

Family Luxury Tents, Luxury Tents · Sleeps up to 38 guests

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air

1 hr from Thabazimbi Airstrip

From about A$1,570

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Marataba Safari Lodge

Marataba Safari Lodge is a canvas-and-stone luxury tented camp set on the plains of the Waterberg, with the Waterberg Mountains as a backdrop. The lodge comprises fifteen tents designed around family rhythms, balancing game drives, pool time, and deck living under open African skies. Guests are looked after by a dedicated team of FGASA-accredited field guides and chefs, with a broad range of included safari experiences and dining.

“Family-friendly luxury tented camp on Waterberg plains with balanced activities; suits families seeking canvas comfort with game drives, pool time, and open-sky living.”

Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

Families

Your stay

What's included

Included

All meals
Selected beers, spirits, house wines and soft drinks
In-room minibar and snacks
Two game drives daily
Game drive refreshments and snacks
Game drives
Walking safaris
Boat safaris

Not included

Park fees
Transfers
Flights

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

Swimming pool
Children's programme
Kids club

In your room

Tea and coffee
Air-conditioning
Private deck

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 38 guests

Family Luxury Tents4 at camp · Children's bunk-bed room with its own bathroom · King bed, Outdoor shower, Private terrace, Air-conditioning, Four guests total
Luxury Tents11 at camp · King bed, Private terrace, Outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Two guests total

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Game drives Walking safaris Boat safaris

At extra cost

Sleep-outs · 12+

Getting there

How you'll arrive

Thabazimbi Airstrip
1 hr transfer
Marataba Safari Lodge

How you arrive: By air · 1 hr from Thabazimbi Airstrip

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in: From 13:00
Check-out: By 11:00
Children: All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Malaria: Low malaria risk

When to go

Best time to visit

January: Green season
February: Green season
March: Green season
April: Green season
May: Dry season, best game viewing
June: Dry season, best game viewing
July: Dry season, best game viewing
August: Dry season, best game viewing
September: Dry season, best game viewing
October: Green season
November: Green season
December: Green season

Dry season, best game viewing
Green season

Green landscapes, warmer weather and birdwatching.

How we judge each month

Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.

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