Marataba, Marataba Contractual National Park, Thabazimbi (2026)

31/12/2020

2020 has been an extraordinary year for many, with more ups and downs than we probably care to remember! But amongst it all there have been little things to celebrate. For us, that’s been the ongoing conservation of Marataba and all our wildlife and of course, the opening of Founders and Explorers camps. Onwards and upwards to 2021 - and we can’t wait to welcome you through our doors! ⁣⁣
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18/12/2020

Beach holiday plans changed this year? Come and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Waterberg instead! At Marataba Conservation Camps there is availability from 3 January at Founders Camp and 4 January at Explorers Camp and we're here to assist with last-minute bookings!

Founders Camp is in a magnificent setting right on the Matlabas River. This is an exclusive-use camp with four tented suites, giving absolute privacy. The camp comes with its own private game vehicle, a boat for water-based safari cruises and a dedicated conservation guide. Forward-thinking, hands-on conservation activities offer a unique opportunity for guests who are also loving our wild walks and discovering the hidden gorges and mountain pools of the dramatic Waterberg Massif on foot.

Please email [email protected] for availability and bookings or click the link in our bio to visit the website.

24/11/2020

Marataba is home to a resilient breeding population of cheetah that were reintroduced into the Park following decades of persecution prior to the proclamation of the Park. Despite significant global threats, including human wildlife conflict, habitat loss and genetic constraints, cheetah are also faced with local threats from larger competitive carnivores such as lions and spotted hyaena.

With the assistance of the Endangered Wildlife Trust the cheetah reintroduced onto Marataba were carefully sourced from populations that were large-predator wary and had the best chance of success of adapting to the conditions at Marataba.

Today, Marataba boasts a healthy population of successful cheetah and their dispersing offspring will be made available to other parks and reserves in a bid to maintain as much genetic diversity in the cheetah metapopulation of Southern Africa as possible.

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17/11/2020

Monitoring changes and trends in priority species populations within protected areas plays an important role in protecting both the animals and the landscape at Marataba. To improve our monitoring effort, Marataba Conservation recently upskilled two team members who now spend time out in the Park providing a constant flow of reliable data to assist in decision-making.

After being put through the test along with other Marataba staff members, Fipa Mathunjwa and Kaiser Morake were selected to attend a Basic Armed Field Ranger course at the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC). During the selection process all the candidates were put under physical stress to assess their mental capabilities and tenacity under pressure. All staff members did exceedingly well and it was no easy task to select only two.
On the 13th of September Fipa and Kaiser travelled to the SAWC to start their journey of becoming wildlife monitors, our eyes and ears in the bush. The guys were pushed hard from the first day of the course with six weeks PT, drill work and lectures on conservation subjects.

Both Fipa and Kaiser thrived in this discipline-centred environment and have returned motivated and confident. They have been deployed and are stalking rhino, removing alien plants and protecting trees from elephant damage with great fervour – in their own words: ‘rangers never sleep, they only rest’!

12/10/2020

Romantics and adventurers can discover the magic of a night out under the stars in Africa in complete luxury. Thabametsi Treehouse features a bedroom, lounge and viewing deck upstairs, with an enclosed shower room downstairs. Set just under the majestic cliffs of the Waterberg Massif, the treehouse has views over the wild plains of the Marakele below. Here, guests can relax knowing that the animals remain at a safe distance and that a field guide is on call should the need arise. The treehouse is booked together with Marataba Safari Lodge or Mountain Lodge. Click the link in the bio for more info.

Marataba Luxury Lodges

12/10/2020

Marataba Conservation Camps recently launched its second tented camp. Explorers Camp overlooks an active waterhole visited frequently by herds of elephant who come to quench their thirst – a favourite spot for photographers and children – and at sunset the views from here of the Waterberg Massif are spectacular. Relaxed and private, Explorers Camp is small enough to book exclusively: ideally for up to 14 guests or for two families with up to 10 guests. It has two private vehicles and dedicated conservation guides.

Marataba Conservation Camps encourage active participation: from hands-on wildlife management and ecological conservation to exploring the wilderness on foot, this groundbreaking conservation-focused safari experience truly meets the need to travel with a purpose. Click the link in the bio for more info on Marataba Conservation Camps.

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12/10/2020

At Marataba Safari Lodge, glamping in one of 15 tented suites (including four family suites) gets guests closer to nature, without having to rough it. These stone-and-canvas abodes may look ‘down to earth’ but are anything but basic. Every comfort has been provided: each has a shaded, furnished deck for guests’ viewing pleasure; and each family suite has an en-suite bedroom for children – like home, only better! The lodge welcomes guests of all ages, with a fun-packed kids' programme and dedicated childminders. Click the link in the bio for more info.

Marataba Luxury Lodges

12/10/2020

Marataba Conservation Camps has two camps, both of which offer immersive safari experiences. Founders Camp is set on the Matlabas River, which attracts a variety of wildlife. The interiors are a modern take on the traditional with a vibrant colour palette, tactile fabrics, locally sourced raw stone and a fusion of old and new, giving the camp the feel of a family home in the bush. Staying here gives you complete privacy as it's only booked exclusively for up to 10 guests (eight adults and two children) in four tented suites and comes with its own private game vehicle, a boat for water-based safari cruises and a dedicated conservation guide.

Conservation Camps encourage active participation in the safari experience, giving a new perspective on conservation. Click the link in the bio for more info.

Marataba Conservation Camps

07/10/2020

The essence of this fully solar-powered, Scandi-style safari lodge is in its exclusive location – set secluded within the Waterberg and surrounded by the Marakele National Park. Five private Eco Suites at Marataba Mountain Lodge, accommodating just 10 guests, open onto a wilderness world of their own – renowned for its magnificent scenery and flourishing wildlife. The main lodge provides more social relaxation spaces and a guest rock pool, which seems to skim off into the Waterfall Valley below. Read more on www.marataba.co.za

22/09/2020

Today is World Rhino Day and Marataba’s first Rhino Conservation Week has officially launched! This inaugural event runs until 27 September and allows guests to get involved behind the scenes and take part in rhino darting, notching and DNA collection. We'll be taking you backstage as guests join in one of two intensive programmes alongside the highly respected operational team at Marataba Contractual National Park. For more information visit www.marataba.co.za

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