Description
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).. Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quali… more
When you stay at Marataba Safari Lodge in Lephalale, you'll be in a national park and steps from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. This family-friendly lodge is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Marakele National Park and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Marataba Entrance Gate.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Waterberg Biosphere Reserve - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Marakele National Park - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi Marataba Entrance Gate - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi Thaba Mall - 44.6 km / 27.7 mi Thabazimbi Public Hospital - 46.2 km / 28.7 mi Ben Alberts Nature Reserve - 49.4 km / 30.7 mi Thabazimbi Golf Course - 51.1 km / 31.8 mi The preferred airport for Marataba Safari Lodge is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 1,491.2 km / 926.6 mi . In a national park.
Enjoy African cuisine at Boma, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Nearby free parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Security-controlled parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Conference centre
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Lazy river pool
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Pool bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Swimming pools
- Full SPA circuit
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Spa
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Lephalale
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 752 TripAdvisor reviews
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Judy L
Leeds, United Kingdom
12/02/2026
“A beautiful reserve”
I want to preface this review with saying I think I was a tough audience as it was due to the floods and booking cancellations/advice to not travel to planned destinations that I ended up coming to Marataba and to be honest didn’t want to be there as it meant missing seeing good friends elsewhere. … more
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Gregg P
09/02/2026
“Top Quality Big Five bush experience.”
We stayed in the Safari Tented Camp. Fantastic location with epic view. Very well appointed tents with everything you would need and would expect from an upmarket "safari" experience. All food and snacks were top quality and more than sufficient. Staff all went the extra mile to engage and be helpf… more
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Jaspertobymolly
02/02/2026
“Perfection in the bush!”
Our first safari experience and it was absolutely faultless. Everything from our initial greeting to our morning wake up call through to the game drives and the hospitality was just incredible. Our guide Tim was outstanding, we learnt so much whilst having a great laugh at the same time . We didn’t… more
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conrad w
21/12/2025
“Quintessential Safari”
Marataba is an exceptional safari experience in every way. The scenic beauty of the reserve is unparalleled, the diversity of the environment is phenomenal and the entire staff complement go out of their way to make your stay unforgettable. We have returned frequently, and will continue to do so.
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Arnaud J
20/12/2025
“Magical family Safari experience in Marataba”
We stayed for 7 days at Marataba for our first safari experience as a family with our 3 young kids (between 8y and 11y old). Our experience was simply fantastic on all fronts: amazing safari experience with a special mention to our guide Tim (his passion and knowledge were just best in class and so… more
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