Royal Malewane | Kruger Park Lodges

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.

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

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Singita Splendour Safari

9 Days / 8 Nights

The 9-day luxury safari includes 2 nights at Singita Sweni Lodge, 2 nights at Singita Ebony lodge as well as at 3 nights in Zimbabwe at Singita Pamushana, as well as enjoy one night at The Saxon Boutique Hotel.

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.

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.

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.

Pafuri Walking Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights

This 4 day Northern Kruger camping and walking safari is our most popular walking safari. A maximum of 8 people per groups in perhaps the best and wildest area within the Kruger Park. Highly recommended by us at Uyaphi.

Classic Kruger Camping

5 Days / 4 Nights

Camping in Kruger National Park on this 5-day safari starting and ending in Johannesburg. The famed Skukuza area of the Kruger is your home over the 4 nights where the sounds of nature and the roar of lions surround one at all times.