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aha Makalali Private Game Lodge
Makalali Game Reserve
Located within Makalali Private Game Reserve west of Kruger Park, aha Makalali Private Game Lodge offers accommodations in 2 lodges. This Big Five game reserve spreads over 26000 hectares.
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Tyler
From
United StatesEverything! Great value, great food, great staff, amazing rooms, safari guides were outstanding.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
$597.76
1 night, 2 adults
Toro River by NEWMARK
Makalali Game Reserve
With garden views, Toro River by NEWMARK is located in Makalali Game Reserve and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.
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Stephanie
From
United KingdomLovely intimate hotel with large cozy rooms, great food and very attentive staff! We had a great time during our stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
$535.85
1 night, 2 adults
Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
Set on 9000 hectares of unspoiled African bush, Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge offers exclusive and luxurious accommodations in Hoedspruit.
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Isabella
From
BrazilOur whole experience at Kuname was magnificent. I could spend days writing about it but I’ll try to write a resume:
The whole staff made us feel loved and taken care of. We were welcomed by Glen at our arrival. He explained everything we needed to know.
The staff prepared a small cake and the staff sang for me in Zulu happy birthday on my first dinner night at Karongwe. It was truly magical.
We stayed 2 nights at The Manor. The house was huge and it comfortably accommodated all the 3 of us. It had a private pool. We loved the amenities, there were repellent so we could use everyday, the housekeeping would prepare our beds for the night and leave slippers and chocolates with a kind message that would change every night.
The food was superb. Everyday we could choose our breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu. Honestly I hope everyone gets to try the Mint Pie that they served one day at lunch: one of the best things I’ve ever tried.
The game drives was obviously the highlight: our ranger Geff and tracker Lucky were incredibly helpful and made everything so we could spot the big 5. We spot all of them with our 2 first game drives. It was around 36° and we could spot all of the big 5 real quickly. I got amazed how they tracked the 3 cheetahs at our first game drive. As days goes by, eventually the last game drive it could end up just your grup, at our last, Lucky came to me to check what we wanted to see since we’ve spotted already all the animals we wanted to. I told him we wanted to see a manada of elephants specially with baby elephants. They did it. Our safari was almost ending and they drove us on a trial that there were a full family of elephants. One of the most magical moments I’ve ever experienced.
Hats off to Joanna (reservation), Glen (management), Geff and Lucky (game drives), Emily, Sharon, Otsu (kitchen) and everyone at Kuname Lodge. I work with tourism and the staff from Karongwe makes you feel so special that you don’t want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
$1,026.55
1 night, 2 adults
Karongwe - River Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
Located in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe - River Safari Lodge features accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.
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sewar
From
IsraelEverything was perfect! Ivans the safari guide was super!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
$949.63
1 night, 2 adults
Kamoka Camp
Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a terrace, Kamoka Camp is located in Hoedspruit, within 23 miles of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 15 miles of Lissataba Private Game Reserve.
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Charne
From
South AfricaLoved the hospitality, the view, the experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
$178.20
1 night, 2 adults
Shepherds Rest
Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
19 miles from Drakensig Golf Club in Hoedspruit, Shepherds Rest features accommodations with access to a fitness room and open-air bath. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area.
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Elelwani
From
South AfricaThee best value for money. Sooooo good I've already booked my next visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
$84.75
1 night, 2 adults
Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
At Shiduli Safari Lodge, lush gardens open to the sounds of birdlife, a chorus that drifts through shaded walkways and thatched retreats, offering a haven of warmth and welcome.
N
Nicole
From
GuatemalaLocation, facilities, game drives!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
$684.67
1 night, 2 adults
Bushriver Lodge
Mica (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
Located along the Olifants River, Bushriver Lodge features two swimming pools and a large deck with BBQ facilities.
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DylanBeijers
From
NetherlandsVery nice lodge, especially loved the bathtub with view over the river.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
Price from
$77.02
1 night, 2 adults
Tjhora Sunset Cottage
Cambridge (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
Tjhora Sunset Cottage is located in Cambridge, just 19 miles from Drakensig Golf Club and 25 miles from Kinyonga Reptile Centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$61.97
1 night, 2 adults
Kelora Bush Camp
Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)
Kelora Bush Camp offers accommodations in Hoedspruit, 23 miles from Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 29 miles from Drakensig Golf Club.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$313.12
1 night, 2 adults
Best hotels with breakfast in Makalali Game Reserve and nearby
Kamoka Camp
Hotel in Hoedspruit
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a terrace, Kamoka Camp is located in Hoedspruit, within 23 miles of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 15 miles of Lissataba Private Game Reserve.
Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge
Hotel in Hoedspruit
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Set on 9000 hectares of unspoiled African bush, Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge offers exclusive and luxurious accommodations in Hoedspruit.
Ngonyam Safari Lodge
Hotel in Hoedspruit
Breakfast options
Offering mountain views, Ngonyam Safari Lodge in Hoedspruit has accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar.
What Guests Said About Makalali Game Reserve:
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.0
1. Your room not cleaned
2.
1. Your room not cleaned
2. You are not fair when you say all inclusive, paying for water n drinks you are not fair
3.Paying for conservation not fair
4.Other Lodge when it says all inclusive like Vuyani where we stayed 02 nights we were all have safari,drinks in the room, drinks when we eat but on your side we paid money for water
5.Your housekeeper are lazy to put water in the kettle for tea in the room
Guest review byGeorgina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Liked so much about Makalali.
Liked so much about Makalali. The staff were all super friendly - they sang a South African Happy Birthday to a guest, and had such a good reception from all the guests, the following night they did some more songs. They went out of their way to be accommodating. The setting, the food, the rooms - just can't fault it at all. I've been recommending it to everyone I know. Well worth a visit.
Guest review bySarah m l
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Please let guests know how far you are from a met talked...
Please let guests know how far you are from a met talked road. You finally come near the resort by R36.
When you turn off the main road, there is a boom gate, and then a dusty but well graded unmettaled road for 9 kms.
This brings you to a second boom gate. Another 11 kms from there in a poorly graded unmetalled road. The resort offers to pick you up from this gate. Take up this offer. The 11 kms is a difficult 25 minutes drive.
You then arrive at the Old “Reception”, which is NOT THE RECPTION. You transfer to a resort jeep (very helpful staff) which then takes you the last 2 kms to the resort.
All okay. But please warn the guests of these last 22 kms. After a long 450 Kms drive from Joburg, the last 22 are an unwelcome surprise.
Guest review byBala Natraj
India
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
The Guides were awesome, always looking out for animals.
The Guides were awesome, always looking out for animals. We saw 4 out of the Big5 (Leppard was missing) Sure we would have find some with a longer stay. It was very quiet (less people) but the staff was really friendly even though and always helpful.
Guest review byBibi
Austria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
The best bush experience of my life, It felt that I was in...
The best bush experience of my life, It felt that I was in my own space connecting with nature.
The staff of Makalali from the cleaners to the rangers are so friendly, welcoming and clued up with their surroundings. Waking up to seeing elephant from your patio or hearing the sound of lions at night was an awesome experience. Very seldom do we get to see the big 5 and we sighted the big 5 and more over a 2 day period. I will definitely re-visit.
Guest review bySingh
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Beautiful long 3hrs game drives, in the morning and evening!
Beautiful long 3hrs game drives, in the morning and evening! Which was excellent to make the most of site seeing on the reserve.
I love the midway breaks on the drive, to take in the views
Boma dinners with the fire pits around made it a great way to end the day
Guest review bySashnee
South Africa
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