What to bring

Remember to bring a camera, binoculars, bird and wildlife reference books, a hat and sunscreen lotion.

Also remember to take along medicines such as anti-histamine and lotion for insect stings and bites.

Cool clothing for summer and warm for winter - the region is subject to sudden changes in weather, particularly in the mountains. Visitors should also remember to take a torch along, as the camp has no illumination between units at night.

The safari camp has not been fenced and therefore visitors to Marataba are warned to stay within the confines of the tent and deck area. Walking outside the confines of the camp will put you at risk of dangerous game and negatively affect the experience of other visitors

Weather

During the summer months from September to April the weather is warm to hot with wonderful balmy evenings.

During January, the hottest month of the year, temperatures average 32 oC. Rainfall (570mm per annum) occurs mainly in summer in the form of afternoon thundershowers. The winter is chilly at night and early in the mornings but the daytime temperatures are pleasantly warm.