Conservation safari of a lifetime!
A return to the meaning of safari, with purposeful conservation and authentic bush experiences at the core of your stay
The Marataba Contractual National Park represents the most exciting innovation in conservation in South Africa. This privately-managed 21,000-hectare (52,000-acre) concession of the Marakele National Park offers visitors the chance to actively participate in hands-on conservation.
Traditional game drives and walking safaris are of course available, in addition to wild walking, hiking and sleep-outs under the stars.
But it is the hands-on conservation that elevates the safari experience in this park. Guests can participate in camera trap setup and analysis, wildlife interventions, predator and elephant management, ecological research and park protection. Dynamic and fun, yet responsible and sustainable, all experiences offer active participation in essential conservation projects.
As an active participant in this sublime safari experience you will gain an insider’s view of conservation at its most raw and real. In addition, we include a night of wild camping, where you learn the nuances of sharing the bush with wildlife. Enjoy game viewing in your own way, in your own time, with your own guide. Physical and genetic identification is key to protecting and conserving wild rhinos. Therefore, the highlight of your stay includes rhino notching and DNA collection.
This adrenalin-filled conservation safari guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.
Highlights
Experiences




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PRICE
Founders Camp
From R 58 100 (adult) per person sharing
Please enquire with us about child ratesExplorers Camp
From R 43 650 (adult) per person sharing
Please enquire with us about child ratesThese prices are based on low season rates for a group of 4 adults and include conservation levies of R3750 per person and a Rhino Conservation levy of R13 000 per adult
50% single supplement applies
PLEASE NOTE THAT 100% OF THE CONSERVATION LEVIES GO DIRECTLY TO THE CONSERVATION ARM OF THE RESERVE.
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INCLUDED
Accommodation, transfers to/from the lodge airstrip
All meals, soft drinks, South African premium & sparkling wines, local & premium brand spirits, beers, & game drive refreshments
Wild walking and overnight camping
Shared conservation safari activities: Day & night game drives | Boating | Wild walking & hiking safaris | Rhino conservation | Camera trap set up & analysis | Wildlife interventions | Predator management | Elephant management | Ecology experiences | Area integrity & protection | Community outreach | Mindfulness
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NOT INCLUDED
Transport to Marataba Contractual National Park
Champagne, telephone calls, laundry, gratuities, and items of a
personal nature.Emergency medical evacuation insurance
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CAMPS
FOUNDERS CAMP is an elegant, exclusive camp that is ideal for families and small groups
EXPLORERS CAMP can be booked on a semi-private basis or travel as a couple and get dirty with new friends.
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LOCATION AND ACCESS
BY AIR: There are daily flights from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Marakele National Park (1 hour). There is an airstrip directly adjacent the park which is a 10- minute drive from Founders and Explorers Camps.
Transfers to the camps are complimentary, in open safari vehicles.
BY ROAD: From Lanseria International Airport (HLA), the drive takes around 3 hours and from O.R Tambo International (JNB), it takes 3 hours 30 minutes on good roads. Private road transfers can be arranged.