Royal Malewane Portfolio

Location

Explore Royal Malewane’s landscape – part of the largest protected wilderness area in Southern Africa.

The Greater Kruger refers to the Kruger National Park as well as the private game reserves on its Western border such as the Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Manyeleti and Thornybush Private Game Reserve.

The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa and one of the world’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries. Approximately the same size as Israel or Wales, it covers some 19,485 square kilometres offering a rich diversity of ecosystems that support over 145 mammal species including lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and black rhinos that make up Africa’s Big 5 and over 500 bird species.

Accomodation

• Private Villas
  For families or small groups seeking privacy, luxury and an above-par exclusive-use experience.
• Africa House
  Inspired by the ingenuity of the continent, Africa House welcomes children of all ages, hosting up to 12 guests in a roomy villa with dedicated chef, guide, tracker and exclusive safari vehicles.
• Waterside House
  A spacious four-bedroomed private villa that captures the tranquillity of the bush and creates a space for families and friends to relax in step with nature.​ Children of all ages are welcome.
• Farmhouse
  An intimate villa retreat with 4 bedrooms (1 smaller bedroom – perfect for children) offering exclusive use and personal service, where a magnificent deck with an inviting swimming pool blends with the rugged terrain of the wilderness.

Guides & Trackers

The most experienced and qualified guiding team in Africa
When you choose a safari destination, it’s the guiding team that makes the difference to the memories you’ll take home with you. By tapping into a wealth of knowledge and generations of innate wildlife experience, our guests are in the capable hands of passionate people whose levels of expertise makes them the best in their field. Royal Malewane’s guiding team has earned the right to be called the best qualified guiding team in Africa thanks to their impressive collection of high-level FGASA qualifications. Together, our guiding team has over 350 years of experience in the African bush. That’s a testament to their passion, knowledge, and skill. You’re in the most capable hands for a complete safari experience at Royal Malewane.

A great guiding team will show you the full wonders of the bush, from iconic species to the smallest details. The way they personalise your experience to match your particular interests, the focus on your safety, and the amazing variety of knowledge they will share. Ultimately, you’ll appreciate the difference it makes to the memories you’ll take home with you.

Personalised Dining

A Culinary Journey Through The Senses
Savour a dining experience where anything is possible. Royal Malewane celebrates the creativity and joy of food and wine through inventive, personalised menus that are designed and prepared in the kitchens at Malewane Lodge, Waterside, The Farmstead and Masiya’s Camp . No matter which lodge style you choose, each of the main dining areas at Royal Malewane overlooks a different bustling waterhole, resulting in some spectacular mealtime game viewings. All meals, local beverages and wines (excluding French Champagne) are included in our accommodation rates allowing guests to completely relax and enjoy the endless temptations available.

Fine Wines and Worldy Whiskies
Our expert sommelier has carefully curated an extensive wine list showcasing a wide variety of South Africa’s finest wines – from flagship red blends to boutique producers of lesser-known varietals. Select from the wine list or allow our trained wine stewards to guide you in a food and wine pairing. Royal Malewane offers one of the largest whisky selections of any safari lodge. Join our team of whisky enthusiasts for an informative tasting or simply kick back on the deck with your favourite tipple. We also have a fantastic selection of over 40 boutique gins on offer.

Kosher Dining
Some of our Royal Malewane lodges can accommodate kosher dining. Both Malewane Loge and Waterside have dedicated Beth Din-certified kosher kitchens. We also recommend booking both Farmstead and Farmhouse for a comprehensive kosher dining experience, or Africa House – which maintains strict kosher standards. For guests at Royal Malewane’s private villas, a mashgiach can be arranged to ensure kashrut standards (for an additional fee). We can also fly in pre-prepared kosher meals from a trusted supplier in Johannesburg. Kosher wines are available upon request to ensure our guests enjoy the full personalised dining experience at Royal Malewane.

Personalised Menus
Royal Malewane offers complete flexibility to our guests. We can tailor a menu to your personal tastes and dietary requirements in consultation with our Executive Chef. Whether you feel like a light salad by the pool in the privacy of your suite or a decadent six-course dinner paired with fine wines, the dining team at Royal Malewane will ensure that you are carefully looked after.

Bush Dinners
Bush Dinners bring a whole new meaning to “al fresco” and should not be missed. Feast under the stars, surrounded by the bustling wilderness, and comforted by the glow of lanterns and a crackling fire. The Bush Tent at Royal Malewane provides a feast in the heart of the bush. Where better to enjoy a nightcap than by the fireside under the stars as you recount the stories of the day?

Wellness

Royal Waters Spa
Positioned around a central courtyard with a 25m heated lap pool are three tranquil treatment rooms as well as a fully equipped gym, a steam room, hot and cold African baths, a hair salon and four shaded casitas

Double Spa Treatment Room
Guests staying at Farmstead can restore body and mind in the double spa treatment room or choose to make use of the Royal Waters Spa located at Malewane Lodge. Mother Nature has a way of healing us, and that’s exactly what we’ve encapsulated in all our expert treatments.

Reflections Spa
Discover your sense of connection, of reflecting, and for deep, nurturing care while enjoying specialised spa treatments, focused on the balance between body and mind in our three treatment rooms as well as our Hammam.

Community

Conservation & Research Centre at Royal Malewane
Visit the Conservation & Research Centre, where groundbreaking science meets wildlife preservation – offering guests a fascinating glimpse into our vital work protecting Greater Kruger’s biodiversity.

A focal point for science and conservation
The Conservation & Research Centre (CRC) at Royal Malewane is a major addition to our efforts to understand and preserve the Royal Malewane and Greater Kruger ecosystems. During your stay at Malewane Lodge, Farmstead or Waterside, you’re welcome to visit and learn more about how science is helping save wildlife and habitats. The CRC will serve as a venue for researchers and conservationists to meet and discuss ideas, and to share their findings through lectures and conversations. It will also host displays of the latest research results and conservation success stories.

As a visitor to Royal Malewane, you’re already contributing to our work. By spending time at the CRC, you’ll return home with a deeper understanding of the challenges we face – and how we plan to overcome them.

Activities & Experiences at Royal Malewane

Led by the most qualified guiding team in Africa, a safari at Royal Malewane is unlike any other. Let the passion and experience of award-winning Field Guides, Trackers and hospitality masters lead your discovery of South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife area.

• Drive in the Wild
  Go in search of Africa’s wildlife on game drives with Guides and Trackers who live and breathe this wild environment. The aromas of the bush, the sunsets that make you stop and look, and the thrill you get from following the Big 5 on the hunt will stay with you long after your leave.
• Safari on Foot
  Exhilarating and detail-focused, a guided walk through our Greater Kruger territory will get you up close with creatures both great and small and introduce you to the fascinating workings of our African ecosystem. This is also an opportunity to encounter the Big 5 on foot. 
• Conservation Activities
  Through specially curated activities, we invite you to get a close look at endangered species and work with experts on the ground. We get to share the unique experience of helping conservationists perform life-saving work for wild animals.
• Photographic Safaris
  Photography takes patience and dedication. Our Guides are passionate photographers and have an insight into wildlife that is key to anticipating movement and behaviour – the recipe for the perfect photograph.
• Birding Safaris
  You’ll leave your safari with a renewed sense of appreciation for these colourful members of our world. Our Guides have earned the country’s top qualifications in birding, so if you’ve got a bird bucket list to work on, you’re in the right place.
• Africa From the Air
  Burst through the clouds in a helicopter and emerge on the other side to a flooring view of the world’s largest green canyon. Out one window is the savannah of the Greater Kruger, and out the other is the rise of the Drakensberg mountain range.
• Little Explorers
  Introducing children to nature at an early age encourages a lifetime of discovery and wonder at the Earth’s great and small creatures. It is the start of a connection with our wildlife that deepens youngsters’ perspectives and builds curiosity that will lead them into the future.
• Celebrations
  Using a golden thread of luxury, Royal Malewane sews together special celebrations in an African paradise. From milestone birthdays to surprise proposals and secret elopements, we celebrate love in a place that ignites fire in our hearts.
• Simple Sophisticated Dining
  Dining at Royal Malewane is a unique and indulgent occasion designed to elicit sensory responses and create memories of food that linger long after the safari is over.
• Unwind in the Wild
  Most people find themselves on safari looking for a certain level of healing, reconnection, nourishment for the soul. Our luxury spas, yoga studios, meditation spaces, and gyms create space for both mental and physical wellness and bring a therapeutic essence to your stay.
• Kruger Park Golf Excursions
  Play a round of golf on a course that beautifully blends with and complements the natural environment. A helicopter flight to the exclusive Leopard Creek Country Club will land you at one of South Africa’s premier courses designed by golfing legend, Gary Player.
• Star Safari
  Open your mind to what might lie beyond our atmosphere, and see it alight in the sky from the wild plains of our African paradise. Far away from the city lights, our galaxy twinkles in the darkness, and our Guides take you on a journey to learn more about our stars and constellations.
• Connecting With Our Community
  By working with a handful of select creches and primary schools, Royal Malewane helps to ensure improved classroom facilities, food provision, and access to water for children in the local community.

RATES AND PROMOTIONS

 DOWNLOAD 2025 RATES

THE ROYAL OFFER 2025
BOOK AND STAY FOR SIX NIGHTS AND ONLY PAY FOR FIVE

Travel may be combined across multiple properties in the portfolio. These rates exclude an additional Conservation & Community levy. If a combination of hotels and lodges are booked then the complimentary night will apply to the lowest hotel or lodge rate.
VALID FROM 1 MARCH 2025 - 28 FEBRUARY 2026
(Excluding 20 December 2025 - 5 January 2026)

RATES ARE PER NIGHT AND INCLUSIVE OF:
Accommodation
All melas and snacks
Wireless Internet
Full mini bar
South African Premium Wines and Beverages (excludes French Champagne)
Transfer to and from Royal Malewane Airstrip
All Coffees and Specialty Teas
Laundry Service
Two game drives Daily and Bush walks

RATES EXCLUDE:
Conservation & Community Levy of R565 per person per night
Spa Treatments
Transfers to and from the Reserve
Private game drive vehicle
Boutique Purchases
Kosher Meals

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