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Makalali Game Reserve – 2 hotels and places to stay

Situated within Makalali Private Game Reserve west of Kruger Park, aha Makalali Private Game Lodge offers accommodation in 2 lodges. This Big Five game reserve spreads over 26000 hectares.

Friendly, good food and attention to detail
Review score
9.0
Superb
425 reviews
Price from
£228.54
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe River Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.

The lodge was absolutley gorgeus. We stayed at the president suite because the family room was occupied. It was so nice. Service was 100%, food was great and my wife had a birthday and they shoved up with cake and sang for her. Only thing we had eaten to much so it was impossible to eat all the cake. Great safari because of Johnatan and Johannes on safari. Never gave up on thoose Buffalos. We got 4 out of 5 the big 5. Last day was the best with allot of elephants and lions. Huge elephants and white Rhinos
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
246 reviews
Price from
£472.74
1 night, 2 adults

Set on 9000 hectares of unspoiled African bush, Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge offers exclusive and luxurious accommodation in Hoedspruit.

What a magical place Kuname Lodge is. We had the most unforgettable time staying here for four nights on our recent honeymoon. We loved the fact the lodge was small and intimate, which made for a relaxing experience. All of the staff were fantastic- friendly and very attentive and we were so well fed throughout our stay and had some delicious meals (the braai in particular!). Our room was comfortable with a viewing platform for us to watch the baboons and nyalas close by. The eight game drives we had during our stay were superb- we saw all of the big five at least twice as well as plenty of other animals, including cheetahs on foot. Adi was a wonderful guide and we will look back so fondly of our game drives with him and Sondy, our tracker. Thank you to Team Kuname for such a memorable four days!
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
£552.35
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a terrace, Kamoka Camp is set in Hoedspruit, within 37 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 24 km of Lissataba Private Game Reserve.

The property was not clean at all
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
32 reviews
Price from
£131.66
1 night, 2 adults

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensburg Mountain range and features a lush indigenous garden with shaeded loungers. The lodge features a bar, a large swimming pool and freee WiFi access.

The property was spotless and had all of the amenities required for hot weather. Air on in the bedroom and gorgeous swimming pool. The staff could not do enough to make us comfortable and made sure that we were well looked after. The game drives were out of this world and our rangers were highly knowledgeable and very attentive.
Review score
9.1
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£657.91
1 night, 2 adults

Situated 39 km from Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve, Karongwe Portfolio - Becks Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

Everything. The game drives, the staff, the rooms, everything was exceptional!
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
£751.09
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting river views, Shepherds Rest features accommodation with an open-air bath and a balcony, around 30 km from Drakensig Golf Club.

The view 😍 👌 nature 😍 as well
Review score
9.0
Superb
71 reviews
Price from
£51.51
1 night, 2 adults

Located just 38 km from Kinyonga Reptile Centre, Kelora Bush Camp provides accommodation in Hoedspruit with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service.

Friendly,welcoming hosts and staff. Very relaxing environment. Went out of their way to make our stay wonderful.
Review score
9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£214.07
1 night, 2 adults

Situated along the Olifants River, Bushriver Lodge features two swimming pools and a large deck with BBQ facilities.

Great location on the river- beautiful setting!
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
284 reviews
Price from
£53.77
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Hoedspruit, Malilule Safaris offers accommodation with a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, a garden and a shared lounge.

Nothing i had negative experience
Review score
8.5
Very good
115 reviews
Price from
£110.86
1 night, 2 adults
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What guests said about Makalali Game Reserve:

  • Review score
    2.0

    1. Your room not cleaned 2.

    1. Your room not cleaned 2. You are not fair when you say all inclusive, paying for water n drinks you are not fair 3.Paying for conservation not fair 4.Other Lodge when it says all inclusive like Vuyani where we stayed 02 nights we were all have safari,drinks in the room, drinks when we eat but on your side we paid money for water 5.Your housekeeper are lazy to put water in the kettle for tea in the room
    Guest review by
    Zwane
  • Review score
    10.0

    Liked so much about Makalali.

    Liked so much about Makalali. The staff were all super friendly - they sang a South African Happy Birthday to a guest, and had such a good reception from all the guests, the following night they did some more songs. They went out of their way to be accommodating. The setting, the food, the rooms - just can't fault it at all. I've been recommending it to everyone I know. Well worth a visit.
    Guest review by
    Sarah m l
    United Kingdom
  • Review score
    8.0

    Please let guests know how far you are from a met talked...

    Please let guests know how far you are from a met talked road. You finally come near the resort by R36. When you turn off the main road, there is a boom gate, and then a dusty but well graded unmettaled road for 9 kms. This brings you to a second boom gate. Another 11 kms from there in a poorly graded unmetalled road. The resort offers to pick you up from this gate. Take up this offer. The 11 kms is a difficult 25 minutes drive. You then arrive at the Old “Reception”, which is NOT THE RECPTION. You transfer to a resort jeep (very helpful staff) which then takes you the last 2 kms to the resort. All okay. But please warn the guests of these last 22 kms. After a long 450 Kms drive from Joburg, the last 22 are an unwelcome surprise.
    Guest review by
    Bala Natraj
    India
  • Review score
    10.0

    The Guides were awesome, always looking out for animals.

    The Guides were awesome, always looking out for animals. We saw 4 out of the Big5 (Leppard was missing) Sure we would have find some with a longer stay. It was very quiet (less people) but the staff was really friendly even though and always helpful.
    Guest review by
    Bianca
    Austria
  • Review score
    10.0

    The best bush experience of my life, It felt that I was in...

    The best bush experience of my life, It felt that I was in my own space connecting with nature. The staff of Makalali from the cleaners to the rangers are so friendly, welcoming and clued up with their surroundings. Waking up to seeing elephant from your patio or hearing the sound of lions at night was an awesome experience. Very seldom do we get to see the big 5 and we sighted the big 5 and more over a 2 day period. I will definitely re-visit.
    Guest review by
    Singh
  • Review score
    10.0

    Beautiful long 3hrs game drives, in the morning and evening!

    Beautiful long 3hrs game drives, in the morning and evening! Which was excellent to make the most of site seeing on the reserve. I love the midway breaks on the drive, to take in the views Boma dinners with the fire pits around made it a great way to end the day
    Guest review by
    Sashnee
    South Africa