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  • Makalali Private Game Reserve
  • Luxury Safari Lodge
  • Big Five
  • Excellently rated by guests

Just 5-hours drive from Johannesburg Makalali is nestled on 26 000 hectares of conservancy and prevails as one of the finest private game lodges in the world. With its thatched spires and earthy walls, ancient mystical ornaments and Pan-African cuisine Makalali offers a truly unique experience.

Located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountain range, west of the Kruger National Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Considered one of the leading pioneers in ecotourism in South Africa, Makalali Private Game Reserve is home to over one thousand wild animals including Africa's "Big Five".

The lodge consists of four exclusive camps situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River each camp offers a uniquely designed swimming pool, open air boma and an enclosed dining and lounge area. Each camp has six luxury suites with en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, fireplace and a raised private timber viewing deck (sala) set amongst the Jackalberry trees. Rooms are individually decorated in African design styles with sculptured metalwork lamp shades, taps and ceramic basins. Mosquito nets surround the kings-size beds by night.

Makalali offers personalised service and all the modern conveniences you could wish for. Dining at Makalali is a culinary adventure. Guest can expect a combination of regional African cuisine using the multitude of cooking styles left behind by centuries of exploration on this great continent. Our waiters are call Muchinda’s which means a servant to the king. The Makalali team treat and respect our guests like kings and queens (and of course, princesses and princes).

The team looks for any opportunity to enhance our guests stay. For the staff at Makalali going the extra mile is not an effort, but a habit.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Family-friendly rooms
  • Culinary Adventure
  • Big Five
  • Hot Air Balloon Rides

Facilities

  • Dining Area
  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Gift Shop
  • Conference centre
  • Laundry Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Parking

Rooms

Room typeFeaturesRates
Superior Room
Superior Room
Superior Room

Available: 30 units

Unit Sleeps: 2 Adults

Check-in: From 14:00 PM

Check-out: To 10:00 AM

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Indoor Shower
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Patio
  • More

    FROM $379

    TO $405

    Per person per night sharing

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    Activities

    • Game Drives
    • Hot Air Balloon Rides
    • Golfin Excursions
    • Conferencing 
    • Gin Stop

    Rates

    Low Season

    DatesRoom TypeBoard BasisRate
    01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023Superior RoomPer person per night sharing From $379

    High Season

    DatesRoom TypeBoard BasisRate
    01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024Superior RoomPer person per night sharing From $405

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    • Accommodation
    • All meals
    • Two game drives daily
    From $379 per person sharing
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