Marataba Mountain Lodge

From the moment we arrived at Marataba Mountain Lodge, it felt like stepping into a dream - this lodge perfectly combines luxury and nature. Every detail, from the warm welcome to the breathtaking views, made it an unforgettable experience. The accommodations were stunning—luxurious, yet thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the surrounding wilderness. Lodges with almost 360 windows offered panoramic views of the amazing landscape, making even a moment of rest feel like a continuation of the adventure. The meals were excellent with every dish being different each day, using local ingredients and crafted with care. The highlight, of course, was the safari experience. Our guide, Sinhle, was nothing short of incredible. His passion for the wildlife, deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm elevated every game drive. Sinhle had an incredible ability to spot animals hidden in plain sight—his eagle eyes helped us witness cubs reuniting with its parents, and even a rare sighting of a leopard catching a fish. From start to finish, Marataba Mountain Lodge exceeded every expectation. The combination of luxury, pristine wilderness, and outstanding service—particularly from guides like Sinhle, our host & butler made our honeymoon into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you're looking for a safari that blends adventure, tranquility, and exceptional hospitality, this is the place to go. We can't wait to return!

Wow, what a place! This lodge gives you the sense of being in a wilderness. The view from our room was spectacular. The staff were absolutely fabulous and the food was wonderful. Our Ranger, Lauren, made each game drive a real experience and was very knowledgeable about the area as well as the wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a Black Rhino on one morning drive, a rare sight, as well as a brief sighting of the elusive Leopard! This really was a magical visit and would highly recommend this lodge and reserve.

This was the 2nd stop on my 28th safari to Africa. We really enjoyed Marataba Mountain. The views from the property are stunning. The lodge was managed to the highest standards by Floyd. Kebelo took excellent care of the guests The food was excellent. Our guide Kyle is an up and coming young star. We had amazing sightings. The first drive feature two pangolin calls on the radio. Yes - two different pangolins a couple of miles apart. We raced to see the first call but the pangolin had moved on into the bush. In the midst of our disappointment a SECOND call came in and we managed to have an amazing sighting. Only the 2nd wild pangolin I have seen. We watch a number of unsuccessful lion hunts. We saw brown hyena and a leopard on the road. The guides did an excellent job working as a team. A real good spirit amongst this young group. The More Family have created an amazing reserve. Highest professional standards Highly recommended Michael Maloon

Marataba is different from other safari lodges. First there are only two lodges in the whole park which means no crowds. Game drives where incredible with Big 5 viewings, but specially one of the 5 (won't Say for conservation issues) is everywhere. The mounitain and the view just makes this place magic. Staff Will do everything in their power to make You feel like Home.

We loved this lodge, in just the most beautiful of settings. The guiding from James and Kaitlin was first rate and the hospitality back at the lodge excellent. The variety of excursions and experiences here is fantastic and we enjoyed water/land/walking safaris, trips up the mountains and many different dining locations. We stayed for a week and saw all the big 5 and so many other stunning animals. Thank you to everyone at the lodge for a memorable week.

At the top of a valley with amazing views into the Waterberg Mountains this 5 room kid free lodge offers a pared back luxury safari experience with contemporary scandi style lodges and communal areas. The service is exemplary and the game drives excellent and set against the magnificent mountain backdrop. Our guide Tim was friendly, knowledgeable and committed to showing us the bast of Marataba with no set return time so drives lasting up to 5 hours were regular. With just two sister lodges we often went hours without seeing another vehicle and only had one (or occasionally two for a minute or two) for company when lions and cheetahs were on the move. A short river boat safari with resident hippos, bird life and waterside mammals was also great, which we were lucky enough to do once in the morning and once at sunset. Brunch and dinner were excellent with quality drinks and snacks available all day. A small pool and spa room complete the scene. A very bespoke secluded experience. As a minor point the steps from the lounge/dining area to the 5 rooms are steep and uneven so this is not a place for those with mobility or obesity issues. We had the best time. Thanks to you all at Marataba Mountain Lodge