Discover the Diverse Wildlife of South Africa
Nestled alongside the tranquil Matlabas River in Marataba, this exclusive-use Residence offers sweeping vistas of the landscape and its majestic mountains. This is a family nature retreat where you set your own safari agenda, spend leisurely afternoons observing wildlife along the riverbank, enjoy sundowners and memorable alfresco dinners. You have four separate Luxury Tents for ultimate privacy with a main area that includes a lounge, dining area, kitchen, an open bar, a welcoming fireplace, a boma facility, and a pool. Your residence butler takes care of the details, and your personal chef arranges gourmet meals, and everything in-between. With everything taken care of you can relax and enjoy all the wonders of a safari at Marataba.
You set the pace for your twice daily game drives with a professional FGASA-accredited field guide and your private safari vehicle. Bush walks bring you closer to the action and water safaris on the Matlabas River introduce you to a world of yawning hippos, elephants, and an incredible biodiversity of birdlife. Enjoy coffee stops with a twist, sundowners in strategic viewing spots, and dinner outdoors under starry African skies. There’s fun for the young ones too with nature treasure hunts and spoor identification. There’s also an exceptional opportunity to take part in the veterinary care of endangered rhinos from April to September.
The 4 suites at Marataba Residence are the epitome of understated yet stylish safari elegance. Located on the edge of the river, there are three rooms on one side of the main area and one, slightly more private, on the other. Differences end here, however, and all are light, bright and airy, with large four-posters positioned to look out over the water and assorted wildlife, and open-plan en-suite bathrooms with twin vanities and splashy indoor and outdoor showers (but with separate loos). The piece de resistance is a roll-top, window-facing bathtub, to aid both aching limbs and utter relaxation. All have outdoor verandas too, for that all-important morning coffee.
