South African Lodges

aha Makalali River Lodge

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Restaurants

Dining at the Makalali Private Game Reserve

The Makalali Private Game Reserve offers a mouth-watering dining experience.  Guests can enjoy a variety of African-inspired dishes.

Makalali offers the following dining options:

  •     Bush dinners: Guests can enjoy meals in the bush and under the stars
  •     Boma dinners: a traditional lodge dining experience; the boma dining also provides an outdoor open air dining experience
  •     Indoor dining area: this is a more formal dining experience where guests can enjoy plated meals
  •     Private dining: for a romantic and private setting, guests can request a private dining setting.
     

Activities, Sports & Leisure

Game drives

The Makalali Private Game Reserve west of the Kruger National Park of South Africa offers two game drives daily.  Guests are led by an experienced tracker and guide in open 4x4 vehicles where they have the opportunity to view amazing wildlife in their natural habitat.

Nearby activites
  • a day trip to the nearby Kruger National Park
  • trout fishing
  • a visit to the caves and mineral springs
  • specialist birding trips
  • hot air balloon rides
  • rafting and abseiling
  • cheetah breeding facility
  • golfing excursions
  • Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
  • Panorama and Escarpment day trip.

Conferences & Events

Conferences at the Makalali Private Game Reserve

South Africa's Makalali Private Game Reserve offers a conference venue which is at the Tandane Camp.  The conference venue blends in with the lodge's spectacular environment.

The conference venue features a thatch roof, an outside verandah as well as a toilet and kitchen area. The site is perfect for meetings, dining functions, galas, and weddings.

Conference equipment:

  •     slide projector
  •     overhead projector
  •     portable screen
  •     flipchart
  •     white board
  •     television.

Services

Check in and Check Out Times
  • Check in: -1
  • Check out: -1
General Services
  • Airport transfers
  • Babysitting
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping service
  • Laundry services
  • Massage treatments
  • Room service
Children Activities
  • The Makalali Private Game Reserve in South Africa near the Kruger National Park offers a fabulous children's programme for kids aged between the ages of six and twelve.  The programme runs over three days, and it lasts for approximately an hour and a half per day.

        The plan covers the following activities:

        1. Bush survival techniques which will include the following:
            How to make a fire
            Where to pitch a tent
            Edible plants
            How to find and purify water

        2. Animal knowledge where children learn about the wildlife:
            Warning signs of dangerous animals
            Flagship species
            Mini first aid such as accessing an emergency situation
            Finding directions

        3. Workbook tests and Graduation

    The programmes are all lead by experienced game rangers and guides of the Makalali Private Game Reserve. After the completion of their "course",  the children will receive a photo and a certificate of completion.
     

Available Rooms

River Family Suite

River Lodge Thatched Suite

 

GPS Co-Ordinates

Latitude: -24.155949

Longitude: 30.688353

Directions

Driving directions from Hoedspruit to the Makalali Private Game Lodge, west of the Kruger National Park (South Africa):

1. Take the R527 from Hoedspruit heading towards Mashishing
2. Carry along the R527 until you reach the Tzaneen turn off and then turn right
3. Follow Tzaneen road over the Oliphants River
4. Continue through The Oaks Village
5. Pass the Phalaborwa or Mica Road
6. When you reach the Makalali sign, turn right and onto a dirt road
7. Continue along the dirt road and through the boom gate
8. After approximately 9 km you will take a right turn into the Makalali Game Reserve Gate
9. Carry on until you reach the lodge.

Makalali Private Game Reserve
west of the Kruger National Park
Limpopo Province
South Africa

Parking

On site parking facilities are provided for guests.

Star Rating

5 Star