You Won't Find Another Lodge Quite Like Makalali. From Its Curious Mix Of Rugged Thatched Spires And Earthy Walls, To Its Ancient Mystical Ornaments And Luxury Appointments, Makalali Private Game Lodge In Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Offers A Truly Unique Experience. Nestled On 14 000 Hectares Of Conservancy, Makalali Prevails As One Of The Finest Private Game Lodges In The World. 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 Wish For. Amenities On Offer At Each Camp Include A Uniquely Designed Swimming Pool, Boma, Air-Conditioning, And An Enclosed Dining And Lounge Area. 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 Wildlife Migration Routes That Linked The Famous Kruger Park In The East To The Lush Drakensberg Mountains In The West. In The Process Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Elephant, And Rhino Have All Been Reintroduced To The Wild, Making Makalali Home To Over One Thousand Wild Animals Including Four Of Africa's "Big Five".



Makalali Has Four Separate Camps Situated On The Banks Of The Makhutswi River On 22 000 Hectares Of Lowveld Acacia And Open Savannah Grassland. Each Camp Has Six Luxury Suites With En-Suite Bathroom, Outdoor Shower, Fireplace And Raised Timber ‘Sala’ (Private Viewing Deck/Lounge). All The Rooms Are Individually Decorated In African Design Styles With Sculptured Metalwork Lamp Shades And Taps, And Ceramic Basins. Mosquito Nets Surround The King-Size Beds By Night, And Insect Repellent, Hairdryers And Bathrobes Are Provided. Makalali Is Quickly Becoming Recognised For Its Specific Brand Of African Cuisine, Put Together By A Dedicated Team Of "Makalali Makers, Bakers And Shakers". Cuisine At The Lodge Consists Of Bush Breakfasts, Leisurely Lunches In The Hand-Crafted Outdoor "Salas", And The Legendary Boma And Bush Dinners, Where Guests Can Enjoy A Variety Of Exciting Dishes, From Moroccan Lamb With Lemon And Coriander To Grilled Kingklip In Chermoula. Makalali Is Fully Licensed And Is Able To Cater For A Variety Of Special Guest Dietary Requirements Including: Vegetarian, Vegan, Low Fat / Salt / Sodium Meals.



Each Camp Has Its Own Swimming Pool, Boma, And Enclosed Dining And Lounge Area. Additional Facilities And Services At Makalali Include:

Baby Sitting: In Order For Parents Not To Compromise Their Game Viewing And Dining Experiences, Skilled Baby Sitters From The Local Communities Can Be Arranged At A Nominal Fee.

Children Policy: Families With Children Are Welcome At Makalali. Kiddies Walks And Daytime Game Drives Can Be Set Up In Order For The Children To Also Experience The Magic Of Makalali. Children Are Welcomed With A Special Makalali Colour-In Book And Games On Arrival In Camp. Special Meals Are Also Arranged For The Little Ones, Including Dishes Such As Burger And Pizzas.

Electricity: 220v A.C. Current Is Available 24 Hours A Day. Voltage Converters Can Be Supplied On Request.

Gallery: The Art And Merchandise Gallery Offers Guests A Tranquil Place To View The River, To Shop, Browse For Art, Read A Historical Account Of The Reserve And The Area Or Just Relax.

Makalali Private Game Lodge – The Perfect Place To Find Your True Inner Self. From Its Curious Mix Of Rugged Thatched Spires And Earthly Walls, To Its Ancient Mystical Ornaments And Luxury Appointments, Makalali Offers A Truly Unique Experience. Praised As One Of The Most Innovatively Designed Hotels In The World, Makalali Will Take You On A Spiritual Journey And Let You Discover Ancient Mysteries Under Star-Studded African Skies.

An Innovative Bush Lodge Situated On 22 000 Hectares Of Conservancy, Makalali Private Gajme Lodge Will Inspire You With Its Unique Design And The Natural Beauty Of Its Setting. The Perfect Place To Find Your True Inner Self.

This Ethnic Bush Lodge Is Located Close To The Drakensberg Mountain Range, West Of The Kruger National Park.

Makalali, Meaning "Place Of Rest" In Shangaan, Has Four Separate 12 Bed Camps, Situated On The Banks Of The Makhutswi River.

LUXURY Accommodation Is Offered And Each Air-Conditioned Suite Has A King Size Bed, An En-Suite Bathroom, An Outside Shower, A Private Deck, A Fireplace And A Raised Timber "Sala" Which Doubles As A Lounge Or Dayroom, Or As A Viewing Platform. The Rooms Are Decorated In AFRICAN DESIGN STYLES With Sculptured Ceramic Taps And Basins.

All Rooms Are Fitted With Mosquito Nets, And Guests Are Supplied With Insect Repellent, But Please Note That Makalali Is A MALARIA AREA And Malaria Tablets Are Recommended ALL YEAR ROUND

Luxury Suite - Each Of The Four Camps Is Private, Yet Within Easy Access Of One Another And Are All Situated On The Banks Of The Makhutswi River. Each Camp Has It’S Own Plunge Pool, Private Viewing Deck, Dining Area And Boma.
Makalali Has An Entertainment Area, Which Is Utilised For Conferencing Or As A Dining Area For Large Groups. Each Room Is Decorated To Makalali’S Unique Style With Rich African Cloth From East Africa To Enhance That Sense Of Utter Bliss And Peacefulness And A Billowing Mosquito Net, To Protect Us From The Nasties.

Tandane (Camp 1) Means "Place Of Love". Phiva (Camp 4) Means Waterbuck However You Will Find Nyala Here Which Roam The Camp And Call It Their Home. Mkhiwa (Camp 2) Means Sycamore Fig, Due To The Large Fig Tree Standing Over The Main Area And Creating Shade. Its Sister Camp Emtomeni (Camp 3) Means Jackelberry Tree, Created In Order To Accommodate Groups Of More Than Six Rooms At A Time, But With A Twist – Each Camp Can Still Run Separately With Its Own Dining Area, To Create That Personal Touch.

Each Room Has Its Own Sala (An Airy Gazebo Perched Above The Bush) Where Guests Can Enjoy Their Own Time, Also Creating The Ideal Spot For A Private Luncheon Or Dinner.

The Bathroom Facilities Are Airy With An Outside Shower For Those Hot Days Or Starry Evenings. Victorian Style Baths Are In All The Rooms For Whenever The Weather Chases Us In, Each Room Also Has Its Own Fireplace Fully Stocked With Logs From The Reserve.

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Daily Flights From Johannesburg International Airport To Eastgate (Hoedspruit) Or Phalaborwa Airports Are Available.

By Road From Johannesburg:
Take The N4 East Towards Witbank And Onwards To Belfast (Pta-Belfast +- 240 Km), Turn Left Off The Highway Towards Belfast, In Belfast, Turn Right At The Belfast Toyota Onto Dullstroom/Lydenburg (R540), At The T – Junction (R540 – R36) Turn Left To Lydenburg.

In Lydenburg, At The Origstad Sign, Turn Left And Follow The Main Road Of Lydenburg (De Klerk Street) On The Origstad Road (R36). Follow The R36 Through Origstad And Through The Strijdom Tunnel.

Turn Left Towards Tzaneen At The T-Junction (Still R36), Follow The Road Over The Oilifants River, Past The Oaks (Local Village) And Past Phalaborwa/Mica Turn Off ( +-10KM.

Turn Right At The Gravelotte Turn Off, This Road Becomes A Gravel Road. Go Through The Boom Gate, Travel +- 10Km On The Gravel Road To The Makalali Gate On Your Right Hand Side.

The Architecture Dictates The Style Of Food We Serve, Combining Unexpected Flavours. We Make Most Of Our Own Jams And Might Just Surprise You With Amarula In Your Coffee On The Morning Drives To A Welcoming Ice Tea. The Food Style At Makalali Is Culinary Adventure, Combining Regional Cuisine From All Over Africa With The Multitude Of Cooking Styles Left Behind By Centuries Of Exploration On This Great Continent.
At Makalali, We Provide An Array Of Dining Experiences. Enjoy Africa Under The Stars With Dinner In The Bush Or The Legendary ‘Boma Dinner’. Other Options Include The Indoor-Outdoor Dining Area Where You Can Enjoy A Plated Dinner Or The More Casual Family Style Dining With Other Guests. We Also Offer A Private ‘Sala’ Dinner For The Romantic.

Dietary Requirements
Should You Have Any Special Dietary Requirements, Be It Vegetarian Food, A Low Salt Diet, Etc We Would Like To Know About It, So We Can Accommodate You In Any Way Possible.

Drinking Water
We Provide A Complimentary Bottle Of Mineral Water In Your Room And Water May Also Be Purchased At Your Camp Bar. Tap Water At Makalali Is Drinkable, But Due To A Fluctuation In Underground Supplies We Cannot Always Guarantee Consistent Quality. It Is Therefore Our Suggestion That Tap Water Is Utilized For Cleaning Purposes, Brushing Teeth, Etc.

Food Packs
Due To Changing Travel Arrangements And The Possibility Of Missing A Meal, We Offer Packed Meals Upon Request. This Service May Also Be Provided, In The Event Of You Having To Depart The Lodge Early. We Kindly Ask That You Please Give Us Prior Notice.

Room Service
Guests Usually Enjoy Dining Together In The Communal Dining Area, However Private Drinks And Meals E.G., In Your Sala Can Be Arranged On Request.

Banqueting Functions And Events
Makalali Has Been Selected As One Of The "Top Ten Eating Establishments In SA". We Can Provide An Array Of Dining Experiences For Any Function Or Event Held In A Dining Option Of Your Choice. From Our Entertainment Centre, Legendary "Boma" Or Under The African Stars In The Bush.

Cancellation Policy: If Cancelled Up To 21 Days Before Date Of Arrival, The Total Price Of The Reservation Will Be Charged.
In Case Of No-Show, The Total Price Of The Reservation Will Be Charged.

Children And Extra Bed Policy: All Children Are Welcome.
One Child Under 2 Years Stays Free Of Charge In A Baby Cot.
One Child Under 12 Years Is Charged ZAR 720.00 Per Night When Using Existing Bedding.
Maximum Capacity Of Babycots In A Room Is 1.

Deposit Policy: The Total Price Of The Reservation Will Be Charged At Least 30 Days Prior To Arrival And Is Non-Refundable.

VAT And City/Tourist Taxes: VAT Is Included.
Service Charge Is Included.
1 % City/Tourist Tax Per Room Per Night Is Not Included.

Internet: Internet Via Modem Is Available In The Business Centre And Is Free Of Charge.

Meal Plan: Meals And Selected Beverages Is Included In The Room Rate.

Parking: Free Private Parking Is Possible On Site.

Pets: Pets Are Not Allowed.

The Hotel Reserves The Right To Pre-Authorise Credit Cards Prior To Arrival.

Additional Charges:
A Gate Entrance Fee Of ZAR 65 (Subject To Change After End 2007) Per Person Is Not Included In The Rate And May Be Settled Directly At The Lodge On Day Of Departure.

Makalali Is Situated In A Malaria Area And Precautions Are Essential. We Recommend Long Sleeved Shirts And Trousers For Game Drives And In The Evening. Mosquito Nets And Insect Repellent Are Provided By The Camp. Bring Comfortable, Light Clothing, Walking Shoes, Sun Hats And Sunscreen. Swimsuits For The Summer Months And Very Warm Clothing For Winter Months As There Is A Great Wind-Chill Factor On The Open Game Drive Vehicles.

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