‘Marataba Walking Trails’ was designed and created for seasoned hikers who are looking for diverse and challenging trails in a spectacularly beautiful big 5 private reserve where a rich abundance of wildlife roams free.
Located in the Marataba section of the Malaria-free Big Five Marakele National Park (Limpopo Province, and easy 4 hours from Johannesburg), this truly is an extraordinary place where rich red mountain rock meets lush green plains punctuated by yellowwood and cedar trees, 5m high cycads and tree ferns. All of the large game species from elephant and rhino to the big cats, as well as an amazing variety of birds (including the largest colony of endangered Cape vultures in the world, with more than 800 breeding pairs) have settled here.
Trails are based on either two or three night stays, and a number of hikes are available including Riverine, Gorge, Mountain and Interest Trails (each hike being between 4 and 8 hours long). Hiking experience and physical fitness are pre-requisites.
Marataba Trails Lodge is perched on the side of the mountain, with 180degree views into Waterfall Valley. It is utterly remote, in a wilderness world of its own for never more than 8 guests at a time. This off-the-grid ‘Scandi-Safari’ style luxury lodge is perched lightly on the earth and is fully powered by the sun’s energy.
Each of the 5 Eco-Suites has a king sized bed/ twin beds, a private shaded viewing deck, a fireplace and an en-suite bathroom with a rain dance shower. The main living spaces are open plan, with vast and expansive views of the mountains and valleys beyond.
For further information, please contact Helen or visit the website:
helen@more.co.za | + 27 (0) 11 880 9992 | marataba.co.za
