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Our top choices for Makalali Game Reserve lodges

A cozy outdoor seating area with leather sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

1. Toro River by Newmark

Makalali Game Reserve

"The top!!! Everything was more than perfect: The daily timing, The service level, very proactive and always with smiles, The food quality, excellently prepared and cooked, Amaizing facilities in a less amaizing location, The strong expertise of the guides and their way of life. Thanks to the invisible staff who makes invisible any default. Thanks to the management who makes all above possible. PS: the games were all an unforgetable experience and a flow of emotion. Can’t tell all we could see,...

Thierry

RM3,039 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a building with a green roof.

2. Rukiya Safari Camp

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

RM1,217 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.

3. Kilima Private Game Reserve and Spa

Tzaneen

RM1,093 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

4. The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA

Hoedspruit

Nate

RM959 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and forest.

5. Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Emma

RM4,080 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, wicker chairs, a sofa, and a table.

6. Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Maira

RM5,020 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

7. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

RM3,344 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

8. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

Hoedspruit

Sona

RM3,268 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A thatched-roof dining area with wooden furniture and hanging spherical light fixtures.

9. Call of the Wild Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

RM846 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A dining table set with wine glasses, a woven placemat, and a bowl, with a view of an outdoor area and a thatched-roof structure.

10. ETNIKA MANOR HOUSE

Hoedspruit

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

11. Timbila Game Lodge

Phalaborwa

RM1,991 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A naturalistic garden with a pond, stone walls, and a rustic building.

12. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Hoedspruit

Leonard

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A swimming pool with a deck, lounge chairs, and a fire pit.

13. Tulani Boutique Lodge

Phalaborwa

RM2,374 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass table, and a view of trees through large windows.

14. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

Jeremie

RM867 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A serene outdoor pool area with natural rock formations, lounge chairs, and a wooden pergola.

15. Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Karran

RM4,869 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a thatched-roof structure.

16. Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Tzaneen

RACHEL GEIGER

RM3,364 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a natural backdrop of trees and greenery.

17. Khanya Conservation Camp

Phalaborwa

RM875 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

18. Balule Bushveld Safari Lodge

Phalaborwa

RM1,754 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a thatched-roof structure, cushioned seating, and a fire pit.

19. Nyala Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

RM3,098 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A spacious living area with a stone wall, modern furniture, and large windows.

20. Kimbilia Luxury Villa

Hoedspruit

RM11,454 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Top Makalali Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

8/10 Good

"Very nicely appointed rooms and a big walk in shower, separate from the tub. The main lobby was beautiful, restaurant is very nice. They also offer room service. There is also a nice spa on campus, but we did not have time to investigate. Breakfast was included, the hotel offers a lovely buffet. Also noticed after the fact, that I did not receive the 20% off a restaurant order offered through Expedia for Key members. I would stay here again."

Cape Vulture Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I should preface this review by saying that I am a professional wildlife photographer. I have stayed at dozens of safari lodges both, expensive high-end and ‘budget’ all over Southern and East Africa. The Cape Vulture Lodge, is exceptional! I simply cannot praise it enough. If you require accommodation in this part of South Africa, this is the place to stay! It is very close to the ‘Panorama Route Drive’ and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, and a few large waterfalls. The location of the lodge is stunning, at the base of towering Drakensberg cliffs, complete with nesting ledges of the rare, endangered Cape Vulture. The individual ‘tents’ (more like canvas cabins on raised wooden platforms) are spotlessly clean and well appointed with large beds surrounded with mosquito nets, comfortable furniture, elegant bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Antelope and giraffes often stroll by. The main building with the deck, lounge, bar and dining area, is contemporary safari style covered by a thatched roof. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners are all very friendly, polite and exceptionally helpful. Oh, the food! The lady chef is exceptional, frankly the very best in Africa! The meals are inventive, well presented and gourmet delicious, with all dietary restrictions catered for! Sustainability is part of their ethos, power is all solar. They grow their own vegetables. They offer a multitude of wildlife based activities."

Raptor Retreat Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Sharmaine, Kieth, and the entire team at Raptor Retreat have created the perfect sanctuary for anyone looking to escape work, phones, and the stresses of daily life. We stayed in the "Rhino" unit, and it was immaculate. The beds are comfortable, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need—just bring your own food to cook/braai/bbq and drinks, and you’re completely set. We absolutely loved spending time on the patio, sitting by the splash pool and boma. It is a truly magical experience to watch the wildlife right from your own space, especially when elephants decide to pay a visit! A special shout-out to Constance, who runs the kitchen; she was phenomenal at accommodating our dietary requirements for breakfast and ensuring we were well taken care of. The warmth and friendliness of the entire staff really stand out. Out in the bush, Kieth and Anthony were expert game-drive guides. Over our five-day stay, we encountered an array of amazing wildlife, including four of the Big 5 (we’ll just have to come back to track down the buffalo!). If you’re ready to embrace a digital detox, you will have the greatest adventure at Raptor Retreat. This was our second visit, and we already can't wait for our third!"

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with stunning rooms and real sense of luxury. The pool and grounds are so tranquil and calm and everything is immaculate The staff are attentive and professional and the setting is beautiful with giraffe and zebra roaming around - so lovely. The restaurant is gorgeous. The only tiny bit of feedback is that the restaurant staff got things a bit confused for us and forgot some of the food and got the courses mixed up so the children got their main courses while the adults were served the starter so then had to wait ages for their pudding while we had the rest of the meal, and the side orders of vegetables never materialised but overall we had a wonderful stay "

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