aha Makalali Private Game Lodge
Po Box 809, HOEDSPRUIT
Nestled within the Makalali Private Game Reserve, west of Kruger National Park, aha Makalali Private Game Lodge offers two distinct lodging options. Guests can choose between the River Lodge, featuring private camps with plunge pools and timber viewing decks overlooking the Makhutswi River, or the Main Lodge with superior rooms, each boasting en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Meals are served on you…
Nestled within the Makalali Private Game Reserve, west of Kruger National Park, aha Makalali Private Game Lodge offers two distinct lodging options. Guests can choose between the River Lodge, featuring private camps with plunge pools and timber viewing decks overlooking the Makhutswi River, or the Main Lodge with superior rooms, each boasting en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Meals are served on your private deck or in the dining lounge, a comfortable space where guests can also relax by the fireplace. Explore the 26, 000 hectares of this Big Five game reserve with exciting activities such as game drives, hot air balloon rides, and visits to a cheetah breeding project. Flights and transfers to Hoedspruit Airport can be arranged for your convenience.
Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):
39 facilities across 8 categories.
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Medical service
- Garage
- Laundry service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Room service
- Babysitting service
- Car hire
- 24-hour security
- Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
- Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Library
- Towels and bed linen
- Garden
- Fireplace
- Smoke detector
- 24-hour reception
- Hotel safe
- Wired Internet
- Family rooms (1)
- Superior rooms (30)
- Suites (17)
- Year of most recent renovation (2003)
- Total number of rooms (48)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Smoking area
- Buffet dinner
- Buffet lunch
- Breakfast
- Nightclub
- Game room
- lodge
- Conference room
- Massage
1 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.
Po Box 809, HOEDSPRUIT
- Airport —
- Golf course —
- Check-in14:00–19:00
- Check-outUntil 11:00
Times as published by the property — confirmed on your voucher.
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
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- Identification card at arrival
- Non-smoking establishment
Net rates negotiated directly with Hotelbeds — often lower than the property's own site, always all-in.
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