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    Matlabas Lodge, Marakele National Park

    Matlabas Lodge

    Luxury Lodge · Marakele National Park, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 49
    Best time
    Jul–Sep
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Matlabas Lodge is a hotel near Marakele National Park.

    Why stay at Matlabas Lodge

    • 35 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Birding, Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Bar, Library

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    337

    Species

    35

    Mammals

    80

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Leopard Tortoise10 sightings
    • Leopard7 sightings
    • Lilac-breasted Roller6 sightings
    • Kalahari Round-snouted Worm Lizard5 sightings
    • Greater Kudu5 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant5 sightings
    • Purple Roller5 sightings
    • Rainbow Skink5 sightings
    • Plains Zebra4 sightings
    • Common Eland4 sightings

    Best time to stay at Matlabas 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

    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

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