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Makalali Game Reserve – 2 hotels and places to stay

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

The dinner and breakfast was great with a wide range of food The aesthetics of the game lodge was really pretty and the pool was relaxing They provided us with a celebratory bottle for our engagement
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
425 reviews
Price from
$332.20
1 night, 2 adults

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

The reserve has over 10,000 acres with at least five different lodges on the reserve. Staff very attentive and helpful. We received a welcome drink upon arrival. We got to see the big five over the course of our daily safaris. Our guide Stefan and tracker Alfred were great. Each safari we always saw lots of animals. The food was delicious and we received a welcome back drink after the afternoon drive. I should mention that we stayed at the Becks safari lodge and not at karongwe river lodge. Nice little gift shop on the premises.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
246 reviews
Price from
$563.05
1 night, 2 adults

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

The breakfast was great. The location was great and the guide and tracker were amazing.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
$657.86
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a terrace, Kamoka Camp is located in Hoedspruit, within 23 miles of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 15 miles of Lissataba Private Game Reserve.

Everything actually, it was in the middle of nowhere with peace and quiet. The roaming around of wild animals.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
32 reviews
Price from
$174.23
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 staff at Shiduli are exceptional— from the service staff to the guides, everyone was friendly and helpful and worked hard to make our stay wonderful. We were happy to see so many animals on our game drives.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
131 reviews
Price from
$783.58
1 night, 2 adults

Located 24 miles from Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve, Karongwe Portfolio - Becks Safari Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodations with a patio and free WiFi.

Incredible attention to detail, beautiful private and communal spaces, wonderful staff, amazing game drives with excellent guides.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
$894.56
1 night, 2 adults

19 miles from Drakensig Golf Club in Hoedspruit, Shepherds Rest features accommodations with access to a fitness room and open-air bath.

Thee best value for money. Sooooo good I've already booked my next visit.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
71 reviews
Price from
$68.17
1 night, 2 adults

Kelora Bush Camp offers accommodations in Hoedspruit, 23 miles from Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 29 miles from Drakensig Golf Club.

Review score
9.2
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$260.45
1 night, 2 adults

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

the viewing of the river flowing
Review score
8.7
Excellent
284 reviews
Price from
$71.16
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Hoedspruit, Malilule Safaris provides accommodations with a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, a garden and a shared lounge.

the place is beautiful
Review score
8.5
Very Good
115 reviews
Price from
$146.70
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
    Bibi
    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