Royal Malewane is part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection and has a host of accolades including:
World Travel Awards: South Africa's Leading Safari Lodge 2018. World's Leading Luxury Lodge 2024, 2025 gives Royal Malewane a recent formal marker of recognition.
Michelin Guide :Three Keys
Royal Malewane sits in the Greater Kruger, South Africa, within lowveld savannah linked to the Greater Kruger wilderness. The setting keeps the stay grounded in the surrounding landscape, with wildlife, light and distance shaping the sense of place before each day’s safari begins. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit (45 mins drive away).
From the UK, access is usually via Johannesburg or Cape Town, followed by a scheduled flight, road transfer or charter depending on the reserve.
South Africa is generally one of the easiest safari countries logistically, especially for families and first-time travellers.
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All villas include private services with private host, private chef, private guide and private vehicle. The 2-bedroom suites also include private services, perfect for smaller families.
Malewane Lodge
6 x Luxury Suites: one-bedroom
2 x Royal Suites: two-bedrooms (Private Services)
Farmstead
3 x Luxury Farm Suites: one-bedroom
1 x Farmhouse Villa: four-bedrooms (Private Services)
Waterside
4 x Luxury Suites: one-bedroom
2 x Aloe Rooms: one-bedroom
1 x Baobab Suite: two-bedroom (Private Services)
1 x Waterside House: four-bedroom (Private Services)
Masiya’s Camp
6 x Luxury Tented Suites: one-bedroom
Africa House (Private Services)
6 x Guest Rooms: one-bedrooms
1 x Guide/Pilot’s Room: one-bedroom
+ Swimming pool
+ Private concession or reserve access
+ Game drives
+ Guided wildlife viewing
+ Dining and sundowner spaces
+ Guest lounge or main area
Best months for wildlife: May-Sep
Minimum Age: Varies depending on Accommodation
Lodge style: Small lodge with 8 rooms and a swimming pool.
Seasonal opening: Open year-round.
Activities for kids: Children are generally welcome; younger guests may need a private vehicle; walking activities may have higher age limits.
Malaria health note: Moderate malaria risk (Oct–May).
As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.
Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.
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