Makalali Private Game Reserve

Safari Lodge

You won't find another lodge quite like Makalali. From its curious mix of rugged thatched spires and earthy walls, to its ancient mystical ornaments and luxury appointments, Makalali offers a truly unique experience.

Nestled on 22 000 hectares of conservancy, Makalali prevails as one of the finest private game lodges in the world. Four exclusive camps, each consisting of six spacious suites adjacent to a stilted Sala set amongst Jackalberry trees, are equipped with all the modern conveniences you could wish for. Amenities on offer at each camp include a uniquely designed swimming pool, boma, airconditioning, and an enclosed dining and lounge area.

Considered one of the leading pioneers in ecotourism in South Africa, Makalali Private Game Reserve represents a conservation mission to expand South Africa's green frontier by reestablishing the ancient wildlife migration routes that linked the famous Kruger Park in the east to the lush Drakensberg Mountains in the west. In the process lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, and rhino have all been reintroduced to the wild, making Makalali home to over one thousand wild animals including four of Africa's 'Big Five'.

Facilities

Internet:

Internet access is available.

Children:

Children are welcome.

If your children are between the ages of six and 12, they can join our "mini rangers" programme which is hosted by our qualified rangers. At the end of your stay, each child will take away with them a new appreciate of the bush as well as a certificate to remind them of the experience.

Dining:

Dining at Makalali is a culinary adventure, combining regional African cuisine with the multitude of cooking styles left behind by centuries of exploration on this great continent.

At Makalali, we provide an array of dining experiences. Enjoy dinner in the bush or the legendary 'boma dinner' under the stars. Other options include the indoor-outdoor dining area where you can enjoy a plated dinner or the more casual family style dining with other guests. We also offer a private 'sala' dinner for the romantic.

General:

Laundry service

Recreational:

Swimming pool

Four Camps

The lodge consists of four camps - Tandane, Mkhiwa, Emtomeni and Phiva. Each camp has six luxury suites, a plunge pool, private viewing deck, dining area and boma. All the camps are private, yet within easy access of one another and are all situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River.

Tandane camp

Tandane means "place of love". Makalali's group entertainment / conference centre is situated at Tandane camp. The centre consists of a unique thatch-covered main building, an open kitchen and entertainment area. It has been designed to accommodate conferences, groups dining together, weddings, gala events, etc. Flame torches create a mystical and fiery African ambience at night.

Mkhiwa camp

Mkhiwa means Sycamore Fig and is name after the large fig tree which stands over the main area creating some welcome shade.

Emtomeni camp

Emtomeni, Mkhiwa's sister camp, means Jackelberry tree. This camp was created in order to accommodate groups that need more than six rooms at a time. However each camp can still run separately with its own dining area, to create that personal touch.

Phiva camp

Phiva means Waterbuck. However you will find Nyala here which roam the camp and call it their home.

Safari's and game drives

Game drives in open landrover's are conducted twice daily. An experienced tracker accompanies each game vehicle to enhance the guest experience and interaction with the game. Coffee and rusks are provided on the morning game drives and guest can enjoy sundowners on the evening game drives. We also offer birding and walking safaris plus night game drives.

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Makalali Private Game Reserve

Location

Located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountain range, west of the Kruger National Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies in the Limpopo Province.

Address:

Gravelotte Road
Hoedspruit
Limpopo