Highlights at Royal Malewane

Royal and Malewane suites
Gym and spa
Opulence of lodge
Game drives
Staff and guides are fantastic
Best for honeymoons

Royal Malewane Information

Lodge type; Safari Lodge
Location; Thornybush Game Reserve
Lodge size; 9 suites
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Introduction

The Royal Malewane in the "Big 5" Thornybush Game Reserve; an exclusive safari getaway for those who value personalised service, the ultimate in privacy all the while experiencing some of the best wildlife South Africa has to offer.

A colonial-styled feel offers guests a celebration of a bygone era that runs through the lodge from the main guest areas all the way down to the luxury suites and villa.

As an example of just how serious the lodge takes their levels of guest service, there are four staff members for every one guest. That is a ratio that is hardly ever matched in Africa.

Condé Nast Traveler has awarded The Royal Malewane; #10 Top Resorts in Africa and #28 in the 50 Best Resorts in the World.

Reserve Information

The famed Thornybush Game Reserve offers visitors one of South Africa's most exceptional bush experiences. Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Thornybush comprises of 14 000 hectares of pristine wilderness that is teaming with wildlife and birdlife including the "Big 5".

Unspoilt nature and those stunning vistas of the surrounding African bushveld is what a safari here is all about, not forgetting the wildlife on show. Thornybush is up there with the best private reserves not only in South Africa but Southern Africa as a whole.

Rooms and Suites

Six "Luxury Suites" accommodate two guests in what can only be described as the pinnacle of refinement and opulence.

Private wooden decks, rim-flow pool and thatched gazebos all boasting unparalleled views. Suites offer an air-conditioned bedroom with King-sized beds, a fireplace and an en-suite bathroom window-side Victorian bath, and indoor and outdoor showers. All suites have private pools.

Elevated walkways link the suites to the main camp.

The Royal and Malewane Suites offer up two en-suite bedrooms as well as a private lounge and dining facilities - perfect for families. These suites also include a private butler, chef services and game drives.

Cuisine and Wine

Chef, Brandon Souris, and his team prepare contemporary cuisine with an ever-changing menu served a wide variety of beautiful settings within the lodge or out in the bushveld.

A unique and indulgent experience awaits guests in a dining area that overlooks a water-hole regularly occupied with wildlife. For that something special, bush dinners offer guests a remarkable and romantic experience deep in the heart of "Big 5" country.

All meals are complemented by South Africa's finest wines; a wine steward is available for cuisine and wine pairing.

For interest sake, a kosher kitchen with kosher ingredients is available on request.

Lodge Facilities

The central guest area is magnificent in nature with thatched roofing and furnished with antiques, Persian carpets and decorated in an elegant colonial style. A library and boutique shop are available in the central guest area.

A 25m swimming pool is available in the spa area for guests.

Safari Activities

Game viewing is individually tailored, either by open Land Rover or on foot. An expert and experienced rangers and trackers accompany the guests.

All game rangers are highly trained and qualified; The Royal Malewane is privileged to have the only surviving Master Tracker currently working in Southern Africa.

The order of the day is usually:

Early morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast
Thereafter, enjoy the luxury of the camp until lunch
Afternoon game drives include sundowners and culminate in a night drive
Dinner is served under the African sky or with silver & crystal in the dining areas

Family Friendly

Children of any age are welcome at Africa House or in the Royal Suites. Children under 10 years of age, unfortunately, cannot be accommodated in the luxury suites unless one books out the entire lodge on a sole use basis.

Spa and Wellness

A dedicated Spa like very few others in Africa awaits, it is here while on safari in the Thornybush Game Reserve that one has the chance to refresh and restore mind, body and spirit amid the serenity and peace of the bush.

Spa facilities include;

A fully-equipped gym
Heated lap pool
Steam room
Hot and cold African baths
Private casitas

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Sabi Sabi Fly In Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days in the Sabi Sabi reserve on this fly-in for this safari, overnight at a luxury Private Lodge in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve whilst enjoying Game Drives in 4X4 Safari Vehicles as well as Bush Walks in the reserve.

Nottens Fly In Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights

Fly into Nottens Bush Camp directly from Johannesburg on this tailor-made 3 Day safari, Nottens is one of the finest family run lodges in South Africa, and certainly the best-kept secret in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Effortless South Africa Safari

15 Days / 14 Nights

Explore South Africa on this 15 Day effortless safari. Take in all the highlights this country has on offer from the famous Kruger in the North to Natal's wildlife and beaches all the way down the Southern Cape coastline through the Garden Route end in Cape Town.

Ngala Walking Safari

Minimum of a 2-nights

Ngala's walking safari offers an incredible up close and personal experience of the Ngala Private Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve, this is an incredible 'Big 5' walking safari.

Walking South Africa

14 Days / 13 Nights

14 Days discovering the wildlife of the Kruger National Park, hiking in the Swaziland mountains, Zululand and her wildlife as well as shorelines connected with KwaZulu-Natal, in advance of heading into the Drakensberg mountains.

Kruger Bush Walking

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 days of bushwalking with highly qualified guides in the Greater Kruger National Park offer a combination of walks, day and night game drives and sunset drinks, this is what Africa is about right down to those photo opportunities.

Timbavati Self Drive Safari

6 Days / 5 Nights

A six-day safari to without a doubt one of the best private games reserves in Africa, this being the famous Timbavati (famed for the "White Lions") as well the Mpumalanga Scenic route.