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    Marataba Safari Lodge

    Tented Camp · Marakele National Park, South Africa

    Luxury
    from $1,080pp/night
    PlnrScore 66
    Best time
    Jul–Sep
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free

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    Marataba Safari Lodge is a hotel near Marakele National Park.

    Why stay at Marataba Safari Lodge

    • 46 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Night Drive, Walking Safari, Bush Walk, Guided Walk, Bird Watching, Birding, Boat Safari, Boat Cruise, Canoe Safari, Mokoro, Hot Air Balloon, Village Visit, Community Visit, Photography Hide, Horse Riding, Fishing, Bush Dinner, Bush Breakfast, Sundowner, Star Gazing, Stargazing, Astronomy, Spa, Wellnes, Massage, Kids Program, Family Safari, Conservation Experience, Rhino Tracking
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Plunge Pool, Spa, Massage, Wellness, Wi-Fi, Internet, Airstrip, Private Airstrip, Bush Airstrip, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Laundry, Laundry Service, Gym, Fitness

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    942

    Species

    46

    Mammals

    149

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Klipspringer56 sightings
    • Mocking Cliff-Chat31 sightings
    • White Rhinoceros30 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant30 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe26 sightings
    • Plains Zebra23 sightings

    Best time to stay at Marataba Safari Lodge

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Good24°C127mm
    Feb
    Great23°C89mm
    Mar
    Great23°C33mm
    Apr
    Great20°C46mm
    May
    Excellent18°C10mm
    Jun
    Excellent15°C3mm
    Jul
    Excellent15°C2mm
    Aug
    Excellent18°C1mm
    Sep
    Excellent22°C2mm
    Oct
    Great24°C31mm
    Nov
    Great24°C54mm
    Dec
    Good24°C128mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Marataba Safari Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°30°30°27°25°22°23°26°30°32°31°30°
    Low20°20°19°16°13°10°10°12°16°18°20°20°
    Rain mm95822340832122949115
    Humidity60%62%55%55%49%45%40%38%35%40%50%60%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Welgevonden Western Airstrip (ZA-0232)

    19 km from the park

    International airport

    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)

    175 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo