My wife and I spent 2 days and 2 nights at Marataba at the beginning of April. We drove up from Johannesburg, arriving just in time for lunch, which was served out on the lawn. This was the first of many amazing meals which we were served at Marataba and a perfect introduction to the incredible cuisine which was to... More

We stayed at Marataba towards the end of March 2013 and have only good things to say about our stay there. The service was exceptional, the food of a high standard, and the location stunningly beautiful. In total we were 4 adults and 4 children staying in 3 rooms and the lodge managers went to exceptional lengths to make sure... More

We visited Marataba for four nights and greatly enjoyed our stay there. The luxury tents were above expectations, as well as the food and all the service provided. We celebrated a special occasion and they arranged a lovely dinner at the wine cellar plus other surprises and small details. They made every effort to give us an unforgetable time, and... More

Marataba exists in its own very special time and space apart. By the time you get here (5 miles from the last tarmac road to the gate and then another 5 miles on sand tracks to the Lodge) having stopped for the inevitable Impala or Zebra, or who knows what on the way, you have entered a world of improbable... More

If you are going to a Safari, dont miss the Marataba. People are the most wonderful the place is beautiful and the animals gorgeous....The tents are beautiful and the food, at times, a lot. We had pre safari breakfas, breakfast and greta lunch tea time sundown drinks and dinner. The rangers are special ours, Claudia Schnell was the best. We... More

This is the best place for your honeymoon. The best surrounding and picturesque. The luxury tents were very stylish. It was very clean and tidy. The customer service was amazing, each day and night we had little surprises prepared by the staff who really made our honeymoon special. The game drives were really a nice experience during morning and afternoon... More

I was in Johannesburg for business and spent one full day (one night) at Marataba with some business associates. The staff was great, the hotel "tents" (hardly a tent) were awesome and the game drive was perfect. The food was quite average in my opinion and this was shared by the South Africans that were with me. I think there... More

Marataba is wonderful, great service, food, service and accommodation. The game viewing is excellent, there are only 15 rooms and thus about 30 guests that can view the game, spread over about 95 000 hectares. The Waterberg mountains are spectacular! And our guide, Howard, was great, knew when to keep quiet. The meals are innovative and excellent. The tented rooms... More

The best ever relaxing cosy place to go.From the entrance gate you will start seeing animals already, and on arrival you get welcomed by a manager and a drink. Your luggage gets taken to the room and Sherry waiting. Do's and don'ts get explained and when u are ready u can relax and absorb the beauty of the surroundings. Game... More