Royal Malewane

An exclusive colonial-style safari lodge perfectly located in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, Royal Malewane boasts its own private waterhole where giraffes come to drink. Set within the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Royal Malewane offers the ultimate in safari luxury along with total privacy, personalised service and sensational game viewing. The classic safari experience at Royal Malewane is unsurpassed with one of the most qualified guiding teams in Africa.

The Experience

From expert rangers and trackers to specialist photographic safaris, at Royal Malewane nature is paramount. With over 130 mammal species and over 300 bird species, Royal Malewane delivers an unrivalled wildlife experience. Game drives at Royal Malewane depart at dawn and dusk and form the basic rhythm of the day. These are tailored to suit guests’ interests; whether it’s tracking a favourite animal or discovering the birds, flowers or trees that guests love the most. The Thornybush Private Game Reserve has spectacular scenery, with abundant wildlife to match. From the thickly wooded areas which are home to elephants, rhinos and buffalo, to the plains favoured by giraffes, wildebeests, impala, zebras and lions; guests would be unlucky not to spot the Big Five. Exploring the bush on foot with an expert guide allows guests to engage with the landscape even more intimately, and to learn about the vegetation, eco-systems, insect and bird life. Royal Malewane is the ideal safari destination for amateur and professional birders alike. The guiding team will tailor the birding experience accordingly depending on level of interest and experience. Photography is a passion for all the game rangers at Royal Malewane. The rangers understand the joy of capturing nature’s splendid beauty in a photograph and are always happy to share their knowledge of wildlife photography with guests, no matter what their skill level. In addition to daily game drives and bush walks, the Royal Malewane can arrange visits to local rehabilitation and community projects, helicopter tours, horse riding and even golfing excursions to an 18-hole course at Leopard Creek Country Club. After a busy day out in the bush, the award winning Spa at Royal Malewane offers guests time to refresh and restore mind, body and spirit amid the serenity and peace of the bush. Facilities at the safari spa are comprehensive and include a fully-equipped gym, a heated lap pool, steam room, hot and cold African baths and private casitas for relaxation or treatments.

The Accommodation

Royal Malewane’s three luxury safari lodges and private bush Villas offers intimate and luxurious accommodations while on safari. At Malewane Lodge There are just six Luxury one bedroom suites, two Royal Suites and Africa House, an exclusive-use bush villa with six bedrooms (Inclusive of a private butler, private chef and two private game drive vehicles). The Waterside consists of 2x Aloe rooms, 5 Suites and

the Waterside House, an exclusive-use villa with four bedrooms. While the Farmstead has 3 luxury farm suites and the exclusive use Farmhouse for up to six adult and two children (Inclusive of a private butler, private chef and one private game drive vehicle).

From

ZAR 23,000

per person per night

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