The lodge enjoys an off-the-grid ‘Scandi-Safari’ style perched lightly on the earth and fully powered by the sun’s energy, the architecture and furnishings blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings, as if they grew out of the hillside itself. Accommodations consist of five luxury suites for up to eight people. Each suite has a king-sized bed/ twin beds for a comfy night sleep after a long and challenging hike. The en suite bathrooms feature a rain dance shower with views down into the valley and a free-standing vanity. A private shaded deck is the perfect spot for lounging and admiring the landscape. Other amenities include a fireplace, mini viewing deck, fan, dressing gown, in-room safe, and hair dryer.
Marataba Mountain Lodge (formerly, Marataba Trails Lodge) occupies a remote spot within the spectacularly beautiful Marataba Reserve part of Marakele National Park. A land of contrasts, rich red-hued mountains stand over verdant plains, its stone age past can still be seen in Pinnacle Iron Age Ruins and Bushman’s Gorge. Rare plant species such as yellowwood and cedar trees, tree ferns and five-mile high cycads can be found here. Its home to big game animals as well as a large variety of birdlife including the largest colony of endangered cape vultures in the world.The trails hereabouts feauture some of the most beautiful scenery in Africa, a place to get away from it all.
While a variety of activities are available from the lodge, most people come for the exceptional hiking trails. Marataba Walking Trails offers the intrepid walker a standalone opportunity to walk in the wild. Trails vary by length and difficulty and range from trekking over the top of the Kransberg range, to traversing through gorges. The day begins with an early morning trail of about three to four hours with refreshments provided at a point of interest. Shorter trails are offered before departure. Guests can then sit down and rest their feet in the back of an open vehicle and watch the wildlife on either a morning or afternoon game drive. With only five vehicles allowed out on the reserve each day, chances of seeing more animals than people are great. Water safaris on Miss Mara are a great way to explore the river and catch sight of a hippo, elephant, kudu, warthogs, among many other animals gracing the riverbanks.
An all-inclusive property, rates include accommodation, all meals, teas/coffees, Inclusive drinks (all soft drinks and selection of beers, spirits & house wines), daily bush walks with FGASA qualified Field Guides, and bush walk. At Marataba Mountain Lodge, the focus is all about healthy living, and guests are treated to an interactive culinary experience with Marataba’s chef who specializes in fresh, organic and delicious meals prepared over an open fire. Evenings at the lodge are spent in good company around the fire in the boma, learning about bush cooking techniques, local customs, and legends. The lodge is also one of the few malaria free areas for hiking and game drives.
- Africa House
- Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Baobab Hill Bush House
- Boulders Lodge
- Castleton Lodge
- Chitwa Chitwa
- Dulini Leadwood Lodge
- Dulini Lodge
- Dulini River Lodge
- Ebony Lodge
- Ecca Lodge
- Great Fish River Lodge
- Idube Game Reserve
- Ivory Lodge
- Jabulani
- Jackalberry Lodge
- Kambaku River Sands
- Kambaku Safari Lodge
- Kings Camp
- Kirkman’s Kamp
- Lebombo Lodge
- Leopard Hills
- Loapi Tented Camp
- Madikwe Hills
- Madikwe Safari Lodge
- Makanyane Safari Lodge
- MalaMala Main Camp
- MalaMala Sable Camp
- Marataba Mountain Lodge
- Marataba Safari Lodge
- Melote House
- Melton Manor
- Mount Anderson
- Narina Lodge
- Ngala Safari Lodge
- Ngala Tented Camp
- Noka Camp
- Pafuri Camp
- Phinda Forest Lodge
- Phinda Homestead
- Phinda Mountain Lodge
- Phinda Rock Lodge
- Phinda Vlei Lodge
- Phinda Zuka Lodge
- Rattray’s Camp
- River Lodge
- Rocktail Beach Camp
- Royal Malewane
- Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
- Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
- Saseka Tented Camp
- Savanna Private Game Lodge
- Simbambili Game Lodge
- Simbavati River Lodge
- Sweni Lodge
- Tengile River Lodge
- The Farmstead at Royal Malewane
- The Outpost
- Thornybush Game Lodge
- Thornybush River Lodge
- Tinga Lodge
- Tintswalo Family Camp
- Tintswalo Manor House
- Tintswalo Safari Lodge
- Tswalu Motse
- Tswalu Tarkuni
- Tuningi
- Uplands Homestead
- Waterbuck Lodge
- Waterbuck Private Camp
- Babylonstoren
- Birkenhead House
- Bushman’s Kloof
- Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
- Cape Grace Hotel
- City Lodge O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Delaire Graff Estate
- Ellerman House
- Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
- Four Rosmead
- Franschhoek Country House
- Grootbos Forest Lodge
- Grootbos Garden Lodge
- Grootbos Private Villas
- Hunter’s Country House
- InterContinental O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Kensington Place
- La Residence
- Le Quartier Francais
- Leeu Estates
- Leeu House
- Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
- More Quarters
- Mount Nelson Hotel
- One&Only Hotel Cape Town
- Rovos Rail
- Saxon Hotel
- Schulphoek House
- Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- The Capital Mirage
- The Cellars-Hohenort
- The Commodore Hotel
- The One Above
- The Peech Hotel
- The PortsWood Hotel
- The Residence Boutique Hotel
- The Silo Hotel
- The Turbine Boutique Hotel
- Tintswalo at Boulders
- Tintswalo Atlantic
- Tintswalo Waterfall
- Twelve Apostles Hotel
- Victoria & Alfred Hotel
- Welgelegen Boutique Guest House
- Africa House
- Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Baobab Hill Bush House
- Boulders Lodge
- Castleton Lodge
- Chitwa Chitwa
- Dulini Leadwood Lodge
- Dulini Lodge
- Dulini River Lodge
- Ebony Lodge
- Ecca Lodge
- Great Fish River Lodge
- Idube Game Reserve
- Ivory Lodge
- Jabulani
- Jackalberry Lodge
- Kambaku River Sands
- Kambaku Safari Lodge
- Kings Camp
- Kirkman’s Kamp
- Lebombo Lodge
- Leopard Hills
- Loapi Tented Camp
- Madikwe Hills
- Madikwe Safari Lodge
- Makanyane Safari Lodge
- MalaMala Main Camp
- MalaMala Sable Camp
- Marataba Mountain Lodge
- Marataba Safari Lodge
- Melote House
- Melton Manor
- Mount Anderson
- Narina Lodge
- Ngala Safari Lodge
- Ngala Tented Camp
- Noka Camp
- Pafuri Camp
- Phinda Forest Lodge
- Phinda Homestead
- Phinda Mountain Lodge
- Phinda Rock Lodge
- Phinda Vlei Lodge
- Phinda Zuka Lodge
- Rattray’s Camp
- River Lodge
- Rocktail Beach Camp
- Royal Malewane
- Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
- Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
- Saseka Tented Camp
- Savanna Private Game Lodge
- Simbambili Game Lodge
- Simbavati River Lodge
- Sweni Lodge
- Tengile River Lodge
- The Farmstead at Royal Malewane
- The Outpost
- Thornybush Game Lodge
- Thornybush River Lodge
- Tinga Lodge
- Tintswalo Family Camp
- Tintswalo Manor House
- Tintswalo Safari Lodge
- Tswalu Motse
- Tswalu Tarkuni
- Tuningi
- Uplands Homestead
- Waterbuck Lodge
- Waterbuck Private Camp
- Babylonstoren
- Birkenhead House
- Bushman’s Kloof
- Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
- Cape Grace Hotel
- City Lodge O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Delaire Graff Estate
- Ellerman House
- Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
- Four Rosmead
- Franschhoek Country House
- Grootbos Forest Lodge
- Grootbos Garden Lodge
- Grootbos Private Villas
- Hunter’s Country House
- InterContinental O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Kensington Place
- La Residence
- Le Quartier Francais
- Leeu Estates
- Leeu House
- Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
- More Quarters
- Mount Nelson Hotel
- One&Only Hotel Cape Town
- Rovos Rail
- Saxon Hotel
- Schulphoek House
- Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- The Capital Mirage
- The Cellars-Hohenort
- The Commodore Hotel
- The One Above
- The Peech Hotel
- The PortsWood Hotel
- The Residence Boutique Hotel
- The Silo Hotel
- The Turbine Boutique Hotel
- Tintswalo at Boulders
- Tintswalo Atlantic
- Tintswalo Waterfall
- Twelve Apostles Hotel
- Victoria & Alfred Hotel
- Welgelegen Boutique Guest House
The lodge enjoys an off-the-grid ‘Scandi-Safari’ style perched lightly on the earth and fully powered by the sun’s energy, the architecture and furnishings blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings, as if they grew out of the hillside itself. Accommodations consist of five luxury suites for up to eight people. Each suite has a king-sized bed/ twin beds for a comfy night sleep after a long and challenging hike. The en suite bathrooms feature a rain dance shower with views down into the valley and a free-standing vanity. A private shaded deck is the perfect spot for lounging and admiring the landscape. Other amenities include a fireplace, mini viewing deck, fan, dressing gown, in-room safe, and hair dryer.
Marataba Mountain Lodge (formerly, Marataba Trails Lodge) occupies a remote spot within the spectacularly beautiful Marataba Reserve part of Marakele National Park. A land of contrasts, rich red-hued mountains stand over verdant plains, its stone age past can still be seen in Pinnacle Iron Age Ruins and Bushman’s Gorge. Rare plant species such as yellowwood and cedar trees, tree ferns and five-mile high cycads can be found here. Its home to big game animals as well as a large variety of birdlife including the largest colony of endangered cape vultures in the world.The trails hereabouts feauture some of the most beautiful scenery in Africa, a place to get away from it all.
While a variety of activities are available from the lodge, most people come for the exceptional hiking trails. Marataba Walking Trails offers the intrepid walker a standalone opportunity to walk in the wild. Trails vary by length and difficulty and range from trekking over the top of the Kransberg range, to traversing through gorges. The day begins with an early morning trail of about three to four hours with refreshments provided at a point of interest. Shorter trails are offered before departure. Guests can then sit down and rest their feet in the back of an open vehicle and watch the wildlife on either a morning or afternoon game drive. With only five vehicles allowed out on the reserve each day, chances of seeing more animals than people are great. Water safaris on Miss Mara are a great way to explore the river and catch sight of a hippo, elephant, kudu, warthogs, among many other animals gracing the riverbanks.
An all-inclusive property, rates include accommodation, all meals, teas/coffees, Inclusive drinks (all soft drinks and selection of beers, spirits & house wines), daily bush walks with FGASA qualified Field Guides, and bush walk. At Marataba Mountain Lodge, the focus is all about healthy living, and guests are treated to an interactive culinary experience with Marataba’s chef who specializes in fresh, organic and delicious meals prepared over an open fire. Evenings at the lodge are spent in good company around the fire in the boma, learning about bush cooking techniques, local customs, and legends. The lodge is also one of the few malaria free areas for hiking and game drives.
- Africa House
- Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Baobab Hill Bush House
- Boulders Lodge
- Castleton Lodge
- Chitwa Chitwa
- Dulini Leadwood Lodge
- Dulini Lodge
- Dulini River Lodge
- Ebony Lodge
- Ecca Lodge
- Great Fish River Lodge
- Idube Game Reserve
- Ivory Lodge
- Jabulani
- Jackalberry Lodge
- Kambaku River Sands
- Kambaku Safari Lodge
- Kings Camp
- Kirkman’s Kamp
- Lebombo Lodge
- Leopard Hills
- Loapi Tented Camp
- Madikwe Hills
- Madikwe Safari Lodge
- Makanyane Safari Lodge
- MalaMala Main Camp
- MalaMala Sable Camp
- Marataba Mountain Lodge
- Marataba Safari Lodge
- Melote House
- Melton Manor
- Mount Anderson
- Narina Lodge
- Ngala Safari Lodge
- Ngala Tented Camp
- Noka Camp
- Pafuri Camp
- Phinda Forest Lodge
- Phinda Homestead
- Phinda Mountain Lodge
- Phinda Rock Lodge
- Phinda Vlei Lodge
- Phinda Zuka Lodge
- Rattray’s Camp
- River Lodge
- Rocktail Beach Camp
- Royal Malewane
- Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
- Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
- Saseka Tented Camp
- Savanna Private Game Lodge
- Simbambili Game Lodge
- Simbavati River Lodge
- Sweni Lodge
- Tengile River Lodge
- The Farmstead at Royal Malewane
- The Outpost
- Thornybush Game Lodge
- Thornybush River Lodge
- Tinga Lodge
- Tintswalo Family Camp
- Tintswalo Manor House
- Tintswalo Safari Lodge
- Tswalu Motse
- Tswalu Tarkuni
- Tuningi
- Uplands Homestead
- Waterbuck Lodge
- Waterbuck Private Camp
- Babylonstoren
- Birkenhead House
- Bushman’s Kloof
- Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
- Cape Grace Hotel
- City Lodge O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Delaire Graff Estate
- Ellerman House
- Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
- Four Rosmead
- Franschhoek Country House
- Grootbos Forest Lodge
- Grootbos Garden Lodge
- Grootbos Private Villas
- Hunter’s Country House
- InterContinental O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Kensington Place
- La Residence
- Le Quartier Francais
- Leeu Estates
- Leeu House
- Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
- More Quarters
- Mount Nelson Hotel
- One&Only Hotel Cape Town
- Rovos Rail
- Saxon Hotel
- Schulphoek House
- Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- The Capital Mirage
- The Cellars-Hohenort
- The Commodore Hotel
- The One Above
- The Peech Hotel
- The PortsWood Hotel
- The Residence Boutique Hotel
- The Silo Hotel
- The Turbine Boutique Hotel
- Tintswalo at Boulders
- Tintswalo Atlantic
- Tintswalo Waterfall
- Twelve Apostles Hotel
- Victoria & Alfred Hotel
- Welgelegen Boutique Guest House
- Africa House
- Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Baobab Hill Bush House
- Boulders Lodge
- Castleton Lodge
- Chitwa Chitwa
- Dulini Leadwood Lodge
- Dulini Lodge
- Dulini River Lodge
- Ebony Lodge
- Ecca Lodge
- Great Fish River Lodge
- Idube Game Reserve
- Ivory Lodge
- Jabulani
- Jackalberry Lodge
- Kambaku River Sands
- Kambaku Safari Lodge
- Kings Camp
- Kirkman’s Kamp
- Lebombo Lodge
- Leopard Hills
- Loapi Tented Camp
- Madikwe Hills
- Madikwe Safari Lodge
- Makanyane Safari Lodge
- MalaMala Main Camp
- MalaMala Sable Camp
- Marataba Mountain Lodge
- Marataba Safari Lodge
- Melote House
- Melton Manor
- Mount Anderson
- Narina Lodge
- Ngala Safari Lodge
- Ngala Tented Camp
- Noka Camp
- Pafuri Camp
- Phinda Forest Lodge
- Phinda Homestead
- Phinda Mountain Lodge
- Phinda Rock Lodge
- Phinda Vlei Lodge
- Phinda Zuka Lodge
- Rattray’s Camp
- River Lodge
- Rocktail Beach Camp
- Royal Malewane
- Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
- Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
- Saseka Tented Camp
- Savanna Private Game Lodge
- Simbambili Game Lodge
- Simbavati River Lodge
- Sweni Lodge
- Tengile River Lodge
- The Farmstead at Royal Malewane
- The Outpost
- Thornybush Game Lodge
- Thornybush River Lodge
- Tinga Lodge
- Tintswalo Family Camp
- Tintswalo Manor House
- Tintswalo Safari Lodge
- Tswalu Motse
- Tswalu Tarkuni
- Tuningi
- Uplands Homestead
- Waterbuck Lodge
- Waterbuck Private Camp
- Babylonstoren
- Birkenhead House
- Bushman’s Kloof
- Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
- Cape Grace Hotel
- City Lodge O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Delaire Graff Estate
- Ellerman House
- Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
- Four Rosmead
- Franschhoek Country House
- Grootbos Forest Lodge
- Grootbos Garden Lodge
- Grootbos Private Villas
- Hunter’s Country House
- InterContinental O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- Kensington Place
- La Residence
- Le Quartier Francais
- Leeu Estates
- Leeu House
- Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
- More Quarters
- Mount Nelson Hotel
- One&Only Hotel Cape Town
- Rovos Rail
- Saxon Hotel
- Schulphoek House
- Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Airport Hotel
- The Capital Mirage
- The Cellars-Hohenort
- The Commodore Hotel
- The One Above
- The Peech Hotel
- The PortsWood Hotel
- The Residence Boutique Hotel
- The Silo Hotel
- The Turbine Boutique Hotel
- Tintswalo at Boulders
- Tintswalo Atlantic
- Tintswalo Waterfall
- Twelve Apostles Hotel
- Victoria & Alfred Hotel
- Welgelegen Boutique Guest House