Marataba Safari Lodge is luxurious but family friendly, with 15 spacious and sophisticated tents. Choose between a luxury safari tent sleeping two, or opt for a family tent.

Each tent is air-conditioned with a king-sized bed and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing you to soak up the scenery. Sip your morning coffee from a private terrace, or enjoy an outdoor shower.

Family tents also have a children’s room with a bunkbed and an en suite bathroom.

Lounge & Dining Area – The lounge and dining room are the perfect place to relax or get to know your fellow guests. You can also dine al fresco on the viewing deck, or simply take in the scenery. There is also complimentary WiFi in the communal areas.

Boma – Enjoy a traditional dinner around the fire, watch a spectacular sunset then take in the starry skies.

Swimming Pool – Take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.

Spa – Enjoy an in-room beauty or wellness treatment.

Gift Shop – Pick up a beautiful keepsake to remember your safari holiday.

Thabametsi Treehouse – Stay in the heart of the Waterberg’s endless plains and enjoy absolute solitude. Sleep under the stars and spot wildlife roaming around you. Just book a night at the Thabamesti Treehouse alongside your stay.

Eco Garden – This children’s education and entertainment area allows kids to learn about the incredible wildlife and ecosystems.

Game Drives – On thrilling game drives, you’ll navigate terrain from rocky outcrops to open grasslands. You can track the ‘Big 5’ safari animals, as well as giraffe, zebra, crocodile and incredible birdlife. There is a remarkable population of black rhino at Marataba, alongside rare species like brown hyena, cape vultures and pangolin.

Bush Walks – Truly immerse yourself in Marataba’s incredible landscapes on a bush walk. Learn about the reserve’s smaller, but equally fascinating, ecosystems, and enjoy amazing wildlife sightings.

Rhino Conservation – Be a part of vital conservation work alongside specialist veterinary teams. Fit rhinos with tracking collars, collect samples and learn about these incredible animals.

Stargazing – Within the remote Waterberg region, there is little light pollution, making for phenomenal stargazing. A field guide will point out constellations.

Photography Workshops – The perfect way to capture your safari, you can utilise the camera and lens rental scheme, or simply take on some expert advice about wildlife photography using your own equipment. Your photos can even be printed on site.

Community Experience – Visit the local Sentrum Community Learning Centre to learn about its work providing education to remote communities.