General
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.
Directions: Proceed 32km along the R527 from Hoedspruit, turn right onto the R36 to Tzaneen and proceed 10.7km to the D202 to Gravelotte and turn right. After 17km turn right through the Makalali Game Lodge gate and proceed 11km along this road to the Lodge reception. GPS CO-ORDINATES: 24° 13′ 08.2″ S 30° 37′ 57.3″ E
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.
Dining at Makalali Private Game Lodge is a culinary adventure. The cuisine is a combination of regional African cuisine which represents a melting pot of cooking styles that have evolved over the centuries of exploration on this great continent.
RATES
(Includes all meals and 2 Game Drives Daily, Excludes conservation levy)
Unit Type 1

All the camps at this 5-star lodge are private yet within easy access of one another. Each River Lodge Thatched Suite has a raised timber viewing deck (sala) to offer spectacular views over the Makhutswi River from which to observe the bird life and game. You can also enjoy the convenience of the following features at the River Lodge: a plunge pool, boma, fireplace, an enclosed dining and lounge area, an en-suite bathroom with an indoor- and outdoor shower and a bath.
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Fireplace
- Outside Shower
- Private Plunge Pool
- Shower
- Sitting Area
- Single rate from R8,990 per person per night
- Unit rate from R5,985 per person sharing per night
October 2019 to March 2020
- Single rate from R9,260 per person per night
- Unit rate from R6,190 per person per night sharing
Unit Type 2

All the camps at this 5-star lodge are private yet within easy access of one another. The River Lodge Family Suite has a raised timber viewing deck (sala) to offer spectacular views over the Makhutswi River from which to observe the bird life and game. 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.
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Ceiling Fan
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Free Toiletries
- Outside Shower
- Private Plunge Pool
- Shower
- Single rate from R8,990 per person per night
- Unit rate from R5,985 per person sharing per night
October 2019 to March 2020
- Single rate from R9,260 per person per night
- Unit rate from R6,190 per person per night sharing
Unit Type 3

This newly built 5-star Main lodge boasts 30 comfortable Superior Rooms to choose from, each with their own en-suite bathroom with an indoor- and outdoor shower.
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fan
- Free Toiletries
- Outside Shower
- Patio
- Safe
- Shower
- Single rate from R6,520 per person per night
- Unit rate from R4,345 per person sharing per night
October 2019 to March 2020
- Single rate from R6,970 per person per night
- Unit rate from R5,645 per person per night sharing
Cancellation / Prepayment
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL PAYMENTS ARE ONLY REFUNDABLE AT THE RESORT MANAGER’S DISCRETION
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- No show or cancellation within 14 days of stay – No refund due.
- Cancellation between 15 and 29 days before stay – 20% of the deposit will be refunded.
- Cancellation between 30 and 45 days before stay – 75% of the deposit will be refunded
- Cancellations will only be accepted in writing
**NB**If you do not arrive on the date mentioned on your confirmation letter, your booking will automatically be cancelled, and your deposit forfeited.
Children and extra beds
Children under 12 are not permitted in the Main Lodge.
Children under 12 in the River Lodge suites pay 50 % of adult rates.