MAKALALI PRIVATE GAME LODGE

An unusual game lodge just outside the Kruger National Park

The Reserve consists of 30,000 acres of Lowveld Acacia bush and open savanna grass land
Some of the most unusual and funky architecture!
The rooms are vibrant and really give you a sense of being in Africa
The lodge was one of the first to serve Pan African Cuisine – in our opinion they are still the best !
Enjoy game drives into the reserve where many animals have been reintroduced

From :
ZAR R2700 per person

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Makalali Private Game Lodge

Makalali Private Game Lodge Description

You won’t find another hotel quite like Makalali. From its curious mix of ragged thatched spires and earthy walls, to it’s ancient mystical ornaments and luxury appointments, it offers a truly unique experience. Four exclusive camps, each consisting of six spacious suites adjacent to a stilted Sala set amongst Jackalberry Trees, are equipped with all the modern conveniences you could desire. Amenities on offer at each camp include a uniquely designed swimming pool, boma, air conditioning and enclosed dining and lounge area.

Makalali is more than just a physical experience, it’s a spiritual journey. The tranquillity of the African bush, with its vivid plumage and flora and fauna, makes the Makalali the perfect haven for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With evenings spent under the star studded African skies, dining on the finest pan African cuisine prepared on a flaming boma fire, you’ll be more that satisfied before you retire to your suite, where a cocoon of soft muslin, rich hues of African kente and scented oils, luls you into a pleasurable relaxing slumber.

Makalali : Game Viewing and Conservation

Game drives in open landrovers and informative walks are available on a daily basis. Considered one of the leading pioneers in ecotourism in South Africa, Makalali Private Game Reserve, represents a conservation mission to expand South Africa's green frontier by re-establishing the ancient traditional wildlife migration routes that linked the famous Kruger Park in the east to lush Drakensberg Mountains in the west. In the process lion, cheetah, leopard, and breeding herds of elephant, rhino, and the rare sable antelope have all been reintroduced to the wild, making Makalali home to over one thousand wild animals including four of Africa's "Big Five" wildlife species.

In the process of relocating animals Makalali has contributed to the ongoing conservation efforts of endangered species. The elephants have been relocated from Kruger sparing them from annual cull. A breeding herd of white rhino and sable antelope were relocated to continue the spread and diversify the populations and in so doing contribute to the survivability of the species.

24 Rooms
4 Camps
Ensuite
Salas
Swimming Pools
Boma
Lounge Dining Area
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Pan African Cuisine
African Design
Air Conditioning

Makalali Private Game Reserve
Drakensberg
Mpumalanga
South Africa

Makalali is located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountains west of the Kruger Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies on 15000 hectares of bushveld in the North-eastern Lowveld, South Africa. Flights can be arranged into Hoedspruit Airport and from here transfers organised. Alternatively make use of the bush airstrip or self drive from Johannesburg ( 5 hrs) Rhino Africa can assist with all flights and transfers.

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