Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marakele National Park, South Africa
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One of the beautiful things about South Africa is the diversity. I’ve slept in a bush treehouse one night, then been whale watching on the beach with a wild picnic the next.
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Why we love it
- Diverse and challenging trails in a spectacularly beautiful big 5 private reserve
- Surrounded by mountain streams, the source of the Matlabas River
- Luxury Lodge fully powered by the sun’s energy
Stay at Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marataba Trails Lodge was designed and created for seasoned hikers who are looking for diverse and challenging trails in a spectacularly beautiful big 5 private reserve where a rich abundance of wildlife roams free.
Marataba Trails Lodge is perched on the side of the mountain, with 180degree views into Waterfall Valley. It is utterly remote, in a wilderness world of its own for never more than 8 guests at a time. The original brief to the architect and interior designer was simple. Every stone, ledge, window, piece of furniture and soft finish had to take its cue from the natural environment. The essence here is on the outside, and the lodge
had to complement and enhance that – not compete with it. But at the same time every comfort had to be met, and no compromise was to be made on the quality of every single element a guest would encounter through their senses. Only the finest of materials (from timber to cotton sheeting) were to be used, and carefully put together in imaginatively simple ways. And finally, to respect the earth.
The result was an off-the-grid ‘Scandi-Safari’ style luxury lodge perched lightly on the earth and fully powered by the sun’s energy. Those seeking a digital detox will find it here.
Experiences
Game Drives
Head out for game viewings of the notorious Big Five, including the rare black rhino, as well as the world's largest colony of endangered Cape vultures.
Rock Pool Relaxation
Relax after a day on safari in the Marataba Reserve, cooling off in the shared Rock Pool that seems to skim off into the Waterfall Valley below.
Marataba Trails
Explore the Marataba reserve on foot with specialist guided trails across this malaria free National Park.
Miss Mara Water Safaris
Cruise on the Python Dam during sunset or sunrise and see all kinds of animals, including hippos, kingfishers and warthogs, at the water's edge.
Sundowners
Cruise into the late afternoon by enjoying some specially prepared sundowners in the secluded Waterberg area.
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
Missy & Harry
Absolutely amazing holiday. Garonga is heaven! We did everything possible and our guide was brilliant and hilarious. I can definitely recommend True Travel for their excellent advice and professionalism – they clearly are very knowledgeable about where they send their clients and made sure we had a worry-free holiday that perfectly suited us. We were particular grateful for the collection off our flight and help onto our transfer in Johannesburg, which included a very nifty queue jump due to their reputation!
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