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
JanGood24°C127mm
FebGreat23°C89mm
MarGreat23°C33mm
AprGreat20°C46mm
MayExcellent18°C10mm
JunExcellent15°C3mm
JulExcellent15°C2mm
AugExcellent18°C1mm
SepExcellent22°C2mm
OctGreat24°C31mm
NovGreat24°C54mm
DecGood24°C128mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain mm | 95 | 82 | 23 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 49 | 115 |
| Humidity | 60% | 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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Contact Marataba Safari Lodge
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.more.co.za/marataba
Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo