L O C A T I O N

Within a dramatic landscape encompassing vast plains, dense bushveld, winding rivers, deep gorges and majestic mountains, Marataba is an exclusive 23 000 hectare private concession in the heart of Limpopo's Marakele National Park, a 'place of sanctuary' for Africa's Big Five and a multitude of other animal species including rare antelope such as roan, sable and mountain reedbuck. This malaria-free wilderness is also home to the world's largest breeding colony of the endangered Cape Vulture. Birdlife within the park is prolific with more than 400 species having been recorded, a veritable birder's Eden.

G E T T I N G    T H E R E

The Marataba Safari Company's 23 000 hectare concession lies in the eastern sector of the magnificent Marakele National Park, at the foot of the Waterberg Mountains, approximately 3 hours drive north of Johannesburg in western Limpopo. Thabazimbi, Rustenburg and Ellisras are all within easy reach.

By Road: From Johannesburg travel to Thabazimbi, either via Brits or Warmbaths. From Thabazimbi take the R510 north for 32.2km, turning right at the Lephalale sign. After 11.3km turn right into Rooiberg Road passing the police station at 1.1km. At 8.2km turn left into the gateway for the Marataba Safari Company. Marataba is 310km from Johannesburg International Airport. Road Transfers are quoted on request. Numerous car rental options are available from Johannesburg International Airport and other major centres.

By Air: Charter flights can be arranged between Marakele and all major centres including Plettenberg Bay and Gorah Elephant Camp.

C L I M A T E

During the summer months from October to March the weather is warm to hot with daytime temperatures averaging 28o C, dropping to 12o C at night. During January, the hottest month of the year, temperatures average 32o C. Rainfall (570mm per annum) occurs mainly in summer in the form of afternoon thundershowers. The winter is cold at night and early in the morning (between 2o C and 6o C) but the daytime temperatures are pleasant.

Although the weather is generally quite hot, it is advisable to have warmer clothing available for game drives in open game-viewing vehicles, which can be chilly, particularly in winter. Mobile phone reception is virtually non-existent in the area and guests are discouraged from utilizing their phones whilst in the camp.