Kruger Park & Surrounding Area · South Africa
aha Makalali Main Lodge
Safari Lodge · 30 rooms
aha Makalali Private Game Reserve, located west of the Kruger National Park, offers an ethnic-style retreat within 26,000 hectares of pristine Lowveld bushveld. Guests can look forward to thrilling game drives with opportunities to spot the Big 5 (buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, rhino), as well as cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, zebra, and kudu. The lodge provides a unique and immersive safari experience.
The lodge boasts 30 comfortable Superior Rooms, each featuring an en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning, and a patio. Interleading Superior Rooms are also available, offering a choice of king-size or twin beds. The culinary experience at Makalali is a highlight, with a blend of regional African cuisine served in various settings, including romantic private "sala" dinners, indoor-outdoor dining, and legendary boma dinners under the stars.
Makalali is renowned for its exceptional dining and offers diverse activities, including exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives. Transfers from Hoedspruit Airport can be arranged, ensuring a seamless journey to this remarkable ethnic bush retreat.
Highlights
- Big 5 game viewing
- Ethnic-style retreat in a 26,000-hectare private game reserve
- Exceptional regional African cuisine with unique dining experiences (boma, private sala)
- Comfortable 5-star accommodation with indoor and outdoor showers
- Proximity to Kruger National Park
Why we love it
- Authentic ethnic bush retreat experience
- Diverse culinary journey with African-inspired dishes and unique dining settings
- Opportunity to see the Big 5 and other diverse wildlife within a private conservancy
- Combination of luxury and immersive wildlife encounters
- Personalized child-friendly meals upon request
Facilities
- · 30 Superior Rooms (en-suite, indoor/outdoor showers, A/C, patio)
- · Interleading Superior Rooms available
- · Restaurant with indoor-outdoor dining
- · Boma for outdoor dinners
- · Private "sala" dining option
- · Game drives (morning and afternoon)
- · Conference facilities
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