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aha Makalali Private Game Lodge

Makalali Game Reserve

Situated within Makalali Private Game Reserve west of Kruger Park, aha Makalali Private Game Lodge offers accommodation in 2 lodges. This Big Five game reserve spreads over 26000 hectares.

W
WanderingVero
From
Italy
Amazing stay. We were there to celebrate my boyfriend birthday and they arranged our room with rose petals and champagne. The staff was amazing as well
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Price from
US$738.46
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 accommodation in Hoedspruit.

A
Ana Paula
From
Argentina
Everything, charming African Safari style. The staff was awesome. The meals delicious and the game drives were perfect, we saw all the animals there were out there, including leopards and lions, thanks to the wonderful guide. The hotel is small and homey, so you even become friends with the other guests. I totally recommend it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$866.97
1 night, 2 adults

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)

Situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe - River Safari Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.

G
Gustaf
From
Sweden
Incredible location, facilities, food, game drives and - last but foremost - staff. They surpassed all our expectations! We will definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Price from
US$675.46
1 night, 2 adults

Kamoka Camp

Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a terrace, Kamoka Camp is set in Hoedspruit, within 37 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 24 km of Lissataba Private Game Reserve.

W
Winnie
From
South Africa
It's a self service. The location is perfect if one wants to be closer to nature and far from the city. I enjoyed it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
US$189.86
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.

k
karin
From
Netherlands
Game drives with Guide German and Tracker Patrick. Buffets were super! Super friendly personnel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
US$653.67
1 night, 2 adults

Kelora Bush Camp

Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)

Located just 38 km from Kinyonga Reptile Centre, Kelora Bush Camp provides accommodation in Hoedspruit with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service.

S
Susanne
From
Germany
Very personal and family run bush camp. Jenni and Kristian are great hosts. We enjoyed the time over new year at this wonderful location. The tents are spacious and very clean. There is a large pool with sunbeds available and also a nice place to sit around the fire. The very good Breakfast and delicious Dinner is served together with the owners which is perfect for interesting conversations and sharing experiences. The Game Drives with Kristian were informative and varied with nice animal sightings. Simply a beautiful bush camp - highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$283.80
1 night, 2 adults

Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)

Situated 39 km from Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve, Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

F
Felipe
From
Brazil
Our experience at Karongwe Becks Safari Lodge was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the incredibly friendly staff who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and unforgettable. The facilities were top-notch, offering a perfect balance of luxury and authenticity in the heart of the wilderness. Every detail, from the beautifully appointed rooms to the serene common areas, reflected the lodge's commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction. The highlight of our stay, however, was undoubtedly the game drives. Our guide, Freddie, was exceptional—his deep knowledge of the wildlife and the ecosystem made every drive an enriching adventure. He effortlessly spotted all the big fives and shared fascinating insights, making the experience both thrilling and educational. The lodge's attention to detail and the team’s passion for hospitality made our trip truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$1,180.04
1 night, 2 adults

Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)

Chisomo Safari Camp is alive with the old-world romance of safari - canvas and thatch opening to shaded gathering spaces, lantern light, the hum of conversation, and the bush just beyond.

N
Nicole
From
Australia
Not our first time in the Karongwe reserve, but our first time at Chisomo. Fully tarred road from Hoedspruit to Karongwe and then only 15-20 minutes from the gate to the camp. This is an excellent tented camp, with lots of thought going into their tents. We even had electric blankets on the bed and hot water bottles on game drive (May). The tent was so comfortable, housekeeping is excellent. We could charge equipment in our rooms, wifi was excellent and streaming easy. Very impressive! The food was all buffet style but of great quality. No complaints. Staff were friendly and service was great. Game drives have never dissapointed here and this trip was no different. With the skills of Polly and Eddie over 4 drives we had 3 leopard sightings, lion on kill sighting, cheetah on kill, rhino and the very special cheetah on foot. We were so impressed, we booked again for next weekend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$662.84
1 night, 2 adults

Malilule Safaris

Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)

Set in Hoedspruit, Malilule Safaris offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge.

J
Jennifer
From
Austria
Best price-performance ratio. Peaceful location, super nice and authentic furnishings. Comfortable room with great facilities. Extremely friendly hosts, they took a lot of time to answer all of our questions. There is a lot of attention to detail in this place, we felt very comfortable and would definitely recommend coming here. Perfect location for a stopover.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$159.85
1 night, 2 adults

Three Bridges B&B

Hoedspruit (Near Makalali Game Reserve)

Set within 29 km of Drakensig Golf Club and 38 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre, Three Bridges B&B provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hoedspruit.

F
Fungile
From
South Africa
The Tranquility is on a high level will definitely go again, staff very friendly with excellent service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$80.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Makalali Game Reserve and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

    Situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe - River Safari Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.

    From US$1,701.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a terrace, Kamoka Camp is set in Hoedspruit, within 37 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 24 km of Lissataba Private Game Reserve.

    From US$189.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

    Set on 9000 hectares of unspoiled African bush, Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge offers exclusive and luxurious accommodation in Hoedspruit.

What guests said about Makalali Game Reserve:

  • 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 by
    Zwane
  • 10.0

    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 by
    Sarah m l
    United Kingdom
  • 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 by
    Bala Natraj
    India
  • 10.0

    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 by
    Bibi
    Austria
  • 10.0

    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 by
    Singh
  • 10.0

    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 by
    Sashnee
    South Africa