South Africa, Pilanesberg
Makalali River Lodge
From R11,000
Per person sharing
Valid
1 May 2025 - 30 September 2025
Travel outside of these dates may be subject to supplements and increases
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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.
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.
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Makalali River Lodge
ROOM FEATURES:
Air Conditioning
Covered Patio
Wood-burning Fire Place
Fully Stocked Mini bar fridge
Bathtub With a View
Outside Shower
En-suite Bathroom
Tea and Coffee Station
Makalali Culinary
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
Activities nearby:
Visit a Cultural Village
Visit the Kwena Gardens Crocodile Sanctuary
Try out the Zip Line (This extreme slide runs for 2 km)
Take a Segway Tour
Activities at nearby Sun City:
Gary Player Golf Course
Lost City Golf Course
VALLEY OF WAVES & OTHER WATER ACTIVITIES
Sun City’s Waterworld
Quad Biking
Rhino Notching
Mankwe Gametrackers
Terms and Conditions
Why we like it
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
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