Overview

aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is located west of the Kruger National Park to offer guests an ethnic-style retreat within 26 000 hectares of bushveld in the North-eastern Lowveld. You can look forward to spotting the Big 5 (buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, rhino), as well as the cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, zebra and kudu. It can be arranged for flights to land at Hoedspruit Airport, from where transfers to the Lodge are available.

Please note Makalali Private Game Reserve Gate Times: Opening Time: 07:00 am – Closing Time: 18:00 pm. Guests arriving outside of these times, even with prior notice, will be required to pay an additional fee of R50 as per the terms set out by the reserve.

3 Camps with 18 Luxury Thatched Suites. 6 Suites per camp. All the camps at this 5-star lodge are private yet within easy access of one another. You can also enjoy the convenience of the following features: a plunge pool, boma, fireplace, an enclosed dining and lounge area, an en-suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower and a bath.

All the camps at this 5-star lodge are private yet within easy access of one another. You can also enjoy the convenience of the following features: a plunge pool, boma, fireplace, an enclosed dining and lounge area, an en-suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower and a bath. The family suites sleep a family of four, comfortably with a Double bed and Twin (two single) beds for 2 kids under 12.

Each of the Camps at River Lodge has their own Boma, ideal for a more intimate dining experience or small groups. Makalali’s range of dishes features a combination of regional African cuisine to represent the ‘melting pot’ of cooking styles left behind by centuries of exploration on this great continent. From dinner in the bushveld to the legendary ‘boma dinner’ under the stars, our talented chefs provide an array of dining experiences.

While the dining is relaxed, our friendly waiting staff are called Muchindas, meaning “a servant to the king”, and guests may expect to be treated accordingly!

Other options include the indoor-outdoor area where you can tuck into a plated dinner or enjoy family-style dining alongside other guests. You are welcome to arrange with your Camp Manager or Chef for children’s meals that are prepared using fresh, healthy ingredients. The menu has a choice of all their favourite foods such as fish and chips, spaghetti bolognese, hamburgers, roast chicken with rice, and pizza.

LOCATION: Gravelotte Road, Hoedspruit

aha Makalali River Lodge (Near Kruger National Park)