aha Makalali Private Game Lodge
Gravelotte Road, Hoedspruit, 1380 Makalali Game Reserve, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Rivier suits have Excellent location right next to the river with frequent wildlife sightings from the room. Food is great, staff and guides excellent.
South Africa
Situated within Makalali Private Game Reserve west of Kruger Park, aha Makalali Private Game Lodge offers accommodation in 2 lodges. This Big Five game reserve spreads over 26000 hectares. Guests have the option to stay at the River Lodge which comprises of private camps with plunge pools. Each suite at the camps has a timber viewing deck with vies over the Makhutswi River. Makalali's Main Lodge offers superior rooms with en suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor shower. Meals are served on your private deck or in the dining lounge. Guests can also use this area to relax by the fireplace. Activities offered in the area include game drives, hot air balloon rides and visits to a cheetah breeding project. Flights can be arranged into Hoedspruit Airport and from here transfers can be organised. Gates to Makalali Private Game Reserve Close at 18:00
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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Gerhard
South Africa“Rivier suits have Excellent location right next to the river with frequent wildlife sightings from the room. Food is great, staff and guides excellent.”- Lange
Ireland“Everything!!! Nice staff, specially Isaac and Butter that made our daily drives really fun 😊 The food is really good and the facilities are impressive!” 
Charlotte
Sweden“We had a magical stay filled with exciting game drives and a lovely staff!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Makalali Dining Hall
- CuisineAfrican • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of aha Makalali Private Game LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash is not accepted
aha Makalali Private Game Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that Makalali is situated in a malaria area and that precautions are essential. Long sleeved shirts and trousers for game drives and the evening hours are recommend.
Please note that children under 6 years of age are not permitted on game drives.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform aha Makalali Private Game Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about aha Makalali Private Game Lodge
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at aha Makalali Private Game Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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aha Makalali Private Game Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Swimming Pool
- Game drives
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Guests staying at aha Makalali Private Game Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
- À la carte
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aha Makalali Private Game Lodge is 4.3 miles from the centre of Makalali Game Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at aha Makalali Private Game Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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aha Makalali Private Game Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Makalali Dining Hall
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Yes, aha Makalali Private Game Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
