Split view of a riverside Lion Sands Game Reserve lodge among dense green vegetation at sunset and a broad river below a flat-topped mountain range at Marataba Game Lodges.

Access the best of both worlds. Sunrise at Lion Sands, sunset at Marataba.

Stay three nights at any Lion Sands Game Reserve property and three at Marataba Game Lodges, and connect them on the same day, in either direction, with complimentary federal Airlines flights via Johannesburg. 

Valued at around $1 000 per guest.

Less hassle. More safari.

Includes

  • COMPLIMENTARY CONNECTING FLIGHTS WITH FEDERAL AIRLINES
  • 3 NIGHTS (OR MORE) AT ANY MARATABA GAME LODGE
  • 3 NIGHTS (OR MORE) AT ANY LION SANDS GAME RESERVE LODGE
  • Valid until 31 May 2028
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Federal Airlines Airplane landing

Two extraordinary safari destinations. Same-day connections.

Pack once, safari twice. Lion Sands sits on the Sabie River in some of Africa's best-known leopard country. Marataba lies in a privately managed section of Marakele National Park, ringed by the Waterberg mountains. Both are Big Five reserves, and federal Airlines connects them via Johannesburg, leaving mid-morning and landing by mid-afternoon. Start wherever you like, and get the best of both safari experiences. Book directly with us and our team will take care of it all, from your stays to the connecting flights between the two lodges.

Private deck and plunge pool overlooking the Sabi River at Narina Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve
Marataba's tented suites in the bush below the Waterberg Mountains, Marakele National Park
Flight route between Lion Sands Game Reserve and Marataba Game Lodges.

Terms and Conditions

  • Complimentary connecting flights apply per person for a stay of three nights at Marataba Game Lodges and three nights at any Lion Sands Game Reserve property.
  • Valid until 31 May 2028.
  • Block-out dates: 20 December to 3 January.
  • Not combinable with other MORE Collection promotions.
  • Routing and fares are subject to change.
  • Fuel levies of around $20 to $25 / R350 to R450 per sector are payable by the guest, added to the accommodation invoice and subject to change.
  • Travel partners bBook the accommodation using the promo code BestOfBoth, then book the flights directly with federal Airlines, quoting the promo code and accommodation reservation number.
  • Flight times are indicative and may affect game-drive arrangements.
  • Luggage allowances and restrictions are subject to federal Airlines’ conditions.
  • Flights must be booked directly with federal Airlines.
  • Routing may vary and flights are weather dependent.
  • Applicable to full paying adults only.

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