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Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa

Aha Makalali Private Game Lodge

Wildlife Lodge

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.4
 

Makalali Private Game Lodge, a luxurious four-star retreat in Limpopo's 26,000-hectare private game reserve, offers an immersive safari experience along the banks of the Makhutswi River. Its serene setting provides frequent wildlife sightings near the camps.

The lodge comprises three intimate camps, each with six exquisitely appointed suites, featuring en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, timber viewing decks overlooking the river, and private plunge pools in the River Lodge camps. The Main Lodge offers superior rooms, blending rustic elegance with modern comforts, ensuring a refined connection to the vibrant bushveld teeming with the Big Five, cheetah, wild dog, and over 250 recorded bird species.

All-inclusive dining showcases fresh, local cuisine, served on private decks for intimate moments or in the inviting dining lounge, where guests can relax by a cosy fireplace. The lodge's warm hospitality enhances the experience, with twice-daily game drives included in the rates, offering thrilling encounters with the reserve's diverse mammals and plains game, guided by expert rangers.

Guests can explore further through hot air balloon rides or visits to a nearby cheetah breeding project, immersing themselves in the region's rich biodiversity. With transfers available from Hoedspruit Airport and the reserve's gates closing at 18:00, Makalali Private Game Lodge, located west of Kruger Park, delivers a seamless blend of sophisticated luxury and the untamed allure of Limpopo's wilderness.

Available Board

All Inclusive · Full Board

Rooms & Suites

General Facilities

Activities

  • Game Drives

Wellness

  • 2 Outdoor Pools
  • Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
  • Massage

General

  • Invoice Provided
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Ironing Service
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

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4 rating
January 2026

Enjoyable visit to Makalali as always. will be back again in the future. Great value for money.......

5 rating
January 2026

From start to finish, the service was exceptional. Arrival, orientation, game drives, hospitality and meals, porter service, amenities, check out - I highly recommend the lodge as a destination.

5 rating
December 2025

We had such an amazing good time at Makalali Private Game Reserve! The staff is great and their service goed beyond your imagination. All of the staff were super friendly and offered any service you...

5 rating
November 2025

What a great 4 nights spent here! From the first welcome through to the service from all the staff during our time here you cannot fault it. Wonderboy who was our guide on safari was amazing. His...

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Average Weather

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Jan
28
70
Feb
28
74
Mar
27
36
Apr
26
17
May
24
11
Jun
22
0
Jul
21
0
Aug
24
0
Sep
27
4
Oct
28
24
Nov
28
60
Dec
28
89

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AU$410 Per Person

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