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    Marataba, a truly stunning private concession

    There is a mystical place at the foot of the Waterberg mountains bearing the name Marataba, «where the plains touch the mountains». A condensed version of Africa's finest offerings, Marataba is a 15-suite luxury lodge, a clever blend of contemporary and traditional styles giving the sensation of becoming at one with the elements. Marataba has established itself at the heart of a sublime 23,000-hectare private concession within the Marakele National Park in the Limpopo province. The lodge faces a grandiose landscape of vast plains, thick bush, rushing rivers, sheer gorges and monumental mountains, a true natural sanctuary for the «Big Five». It is also a malaria-free region that is home to the rare sable and roan antelopes, and the largest colony of Cape vultures in the world. 15 elegant suites blend discreetly into the verdant bush, playing with khaki and ochre hues. They proudly feature a subtle mix of materials (tent canvas, wood and stone) while giving pride of place to an uncluttered space bathed in light. Lastly, a magnificent swimming pool with sun loungers has been designed for recovery after bustling 4x4 or walking safaris. The Mountain Lodge, about fifteen kilometres away, offers a more intimate retreat with 5 suites suspended on the mountainside.

    STYLE

    A sleek and modernized safari style that gives pride of place to the views from the bedrooms

    SITUATION

    A 4-hour drive north of Johannesburg in a private concession of the Marakele National Park

    CAPACITY

    15 tents at the Safari Lodge (including 4 family tents) & 5 suites at the Mountain Lodge

    HIGHLIGHTS

    You will enjoy 21,000 hectares of private property offering breathtaking views of the Waterberg mountains

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    THE EXPERIENCES

    • 4x4 safari, guided bush walk, "Miss Mara" boat safari"
    • Birdwatching, stargazing, bush spa
    • Bush picnic, night under the stars in the Thabametsi Tree House (optional)
    • Activities for children

    THE EXTRAORDINARY

    Marakele National Park lies in a transition zone between the dry west and the humid east, resulting in a region of starkly contrasting landscapes and astonishing biodiversity. It is home to rare endemic species (cycads reaching up to 5 metres) and a very wide range of animals (elephants, rhinoceroses, felines and birds).

    ETHICS

    Marataba is a lodge operated by More Hotels that is fully committed to sustainable development by taking into account communities, the exceptional natural environment and animal protection in the daily management of its lodges.