𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Makalali Game Reserve (2026)

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A cozy outdoor seating area with leather sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A rustic building with a conical roof, surrounded by trees and a pathway.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a small table with drinks, and a thatched-roof structure.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden door, and a view of a rocky outdoor area.

1. Toro River by Newmark

Makalali Game Reserve

"The top!!! Everything was more than perfect: The daily timing, The service level, very proactive and always with smiles, The food quality, excellently prepared and cooked, Amaizing facilities in a less amaizing location, The strong expertise of the guides and their way of life. Thanks to the invisible staff who makes invisible any default. Thanks to the management who makes all above possible. PS: the games were all an unforgetable experience and a flow of emotion. Can’t tell all we could see,...

Thierry

S$858

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A dining area with a large wooden table, clear chairs, and hanging wicker chandeliers.

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a natural landscape.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

2. Clive's Camp

Hoedspruit

S$5,992

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake at dusk.

A resort with a pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a wooden bridge over a body of water.

A spacious kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a large island with granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, wooden deck, and a view of the landscape.

3. Xidulu Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

S$6,461

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by greenery and a wooden deck.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a brick border and a stone edge.

A rustic interior with wooden beams, a pottery display, and a painting easel.

A traditional thatched-roof hut with a blue door, surrounded by lush greenery and other similar huts.

4. Blue Cottages

Hoedspruit

Stanley

S$79

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and forest.

A spacious outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and a dining table, overlooking a swimming pool and natural surroundings.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, two beds with canopy beds, a dining area with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a wooden dresser.

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, and a dining area. There is a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

5. Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Emma

S$812

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested landscape.

An outdoor deck with a wooden table and chairs, a hot tub, and a covered seating area with cushions.

A wooden-framed bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Mica

Fred

S$306

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious outdoor deck with wooden flooring and seating, leading to a modern interior with large windows and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern house with a large open porch, a dining area, and a visible kitchen.

A wooden outdoor shower with a wooden fence in the background.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Cape Vulture Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Very nice team, quite, discret, available, very professional. Note: 20/20 The location is very nice with an amazing view of the surounding mountains and cliff. Unfortunately, we stayed only one night. We saw many animals on the way and around the lodge (monkeys, impalas, gnou, mangusts and a rare red deer) with a particular enjoyable wake-up when opening the curtains: a girafe standing and drinking in front of the terrasse at 6 am."

Thierry

S$241

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, wicker chairs, a sofa, and a table.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a classic chair.

A person in a swimming pool holding a drink, surrounded by greenery and a river.

A room with two leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a grassy area with trees through large windows.

8. Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Maira

S$1,008

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

An attic room with a thatched roof, wooden beams, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

A traditional thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring a bar area with stools and a Christmas tree.

9. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

S$1,176

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A pool with a view of zebras grazing in the distance, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A spacious kitchen with a modern design, featuring a long countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, a zebra in the background, and a view of distant mountains.

A single-story building with a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by sparse trees and a clear sky.

10. Thandolwami Bush Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

S$189

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A thatched-roof house with a swimming pool and lounge area surrounded by trees.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A stone staircase leading to a house surrounded by tropical plants and a swimming pool.

11. The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA

Hoedspruit

Nate

S$288

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, a bar area, and a seating area with sofas and a fireplace.

A circular outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

12. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

Noirin

S$261

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

An aerial view of a remote, tree-covered area with three dome-shaped structures, likely accommodations, connected by dirt paths.

A rustic wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path leading to it.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a red chair, a wooden desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

13. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

Hoedspruit

Sona

S$1,110

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a building with a green roof.

A living room with a wooden table, a television, wicker lamps, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A tented room with a bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view.

A wooden dining table set with candles, glasses, and cutlery, with a kitchen and living area in the background.

14. Rukiya Safari Camp

Hoedspruit

ANA L

S$314

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A serene outdoor pool area with natural rock formations, lounge chairs, and a wooden pergola.

An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, surrounded by tables and chairs, overlooking a river and forested landscape.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden pathway leading to a stone building with a thatched roof.

15. Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Karran

S$925

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

16. Aerotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

S$220

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A neatly made bed with a large headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a dark-colored nightstand.

A yellow canopy structure over a gate, with a building and trees in the background.

A row of unfinished brick buildings with red-tiled roofs, a dirt path, and sparse vegetation.

A tented outdoor event area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a building with brick walls.

17. Hlakula Lake Resort

Metz

S$31

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a thatched-roof structure.

An aerial view of a private pool area surrounded by dense greenery, with a clear pool and stone pathways.

A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by trees.

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden bench, bedside tables, and a desk with a lamp.

18. Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Tzaneen

RACHEL GEIGER

S$924

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

A spacious living area with a high thatched ceiling, large rock formations, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small hut.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, and a mirror. There is a window with a view of trees and a building outside.

19. Timbila Game Lodge

Phalaborwa

S$604

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a pergola, surrounded by trees and a brick pathway.

A room with a reclining chair, a small cabinet, and a large wall mural of a forest stream.

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a pool in the background.

20. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

Emil

S$267

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Top Makalali Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I should preface this review by saying that I am a professional wildlife photographer. I have stayed at dozens of safari lodges both, expensive high-end and ‘budget’ all over Southern and East Africa. The Cape Vulture Lodge, is exceptional! I simply cannot praise it enough. If you require accommodation in this part of South Africa, this is the place to stay! It is very close to the ‘Panorama Route Drive’ and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, and a few large waterfalls. The location of the lodge is stunning, at the base of towering Drakensberg cliffs, complete with nesting ledges of the rare, endangered Cape Vulture. The individual ‘tents’ (more like canvas cabins on raised wooden platforms) are spotlessly clean and well appointed with large beds surrounded with mosquito nets, comfortable furniture, elegant bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Antelope and giraffes often stroll by. The main building with the deck, lounge, bar and dining area, is contemporary safari style covered by a thatched roof. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners are all very friendly, polite and exceptionally helpful. Oh, the food! The lady chef is exceptional, frankly the very best in Africa! The meals are inventive, well presented and gourmet delicious, with all dietary restrictions catered for! Sustainability is part of their ethos, power is all solar. They grow their own vegetables. They offer a multitude of wildlife based activities."

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

10/10 Excellent

"Adding microwave to the room would be great"

Khiwane Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room nice pool and good location"

Nyati Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!!!"

Tshukudu Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Simply wonderful! Game drives were excellent and well worth the early start, although if visiting in winter be sure to bring your cold weather gear. Accommodation excellent. Food great too (could be a bit warmer, though). Friendly staff and a very welcoming vibe."

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with stunning rooms and real sense of luxury. The pool and grounds are so tranquil and calm and everything is immaculate The staff are attentive and professional and the setting is beautiful with giraffe and zebra roaming around - so lovely. The restaurant is gorgeous. The only tiny bit of feedback is that the restaurant staff got things a bit confused for us and forgot some of the food and got the courses mixed up so the children got their main courses while the adults were served the starter so then had to wait ages for their pudding while we had the rest of the meal, and the side orders of vegetables never materialised but overall we had a wonderful stay "

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptional! The room was beautiful and clean, every single staff member was so friendly and helpful! The facilities were great, the food was delicious and the safari was just amazing! "

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

10/10 Excellent

"Favorite game lodge in SA. Loved being by the river!"

Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay surpassed every trip we have done and couldn’t fault anything!!"

More cheap stays in Makalali Game Reserve

Hlakula Lake Resort

R36 Road via D21 Road, Stand 4, Exit 3 Metz Limpopo

S$31

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Mist of Gold

112 Giraffe Street Hoedspruit Limpopo

S$62

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)

Offbeat Safaris

Brussels Ext 4, Off R36 Hoedspruit Limpopo

S$120

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

352 Kierrieklapper Road Hoedspruit Limpopo

S$151

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Asuite-Dream

244 Rotsvy Street Hoedspruit Limpopo

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8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)

Parsons River Camp

Plot 36 Balule nature reserve, 1380 Hoedspruit Limpopo

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Makalali Game Reserve?

Toro River by Newmark is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your trip include Garonga Safari Camp and Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Makalali Game Reserve.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Makalali Game Reserve has to offer?

Blyde River Cabin Guesthouse: This holiday home rental outside of Makalali Game Reserve is located on a river, and has a terrace, a private garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a full-sized fridge, a dishwasher and a stovetop. See all vacation rentals in Makalali Game Reserve.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makalali Game Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Makalali Game Reserve.

What's the best family accommodation in Makalali Game Reserve?

Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is a hotel with 4 outdoor pools and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Also, attractions in the area such as Jessica the Hippo are fun for the whole family. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Makalali Game Reserve.

What's the best accommodation for an all-inclusive stay in Makalali Game Reserve?

Toro River by Newmark is an all-inclusive lodge featuring private balconies and a garden, and a favourite with Expedia travellers. Other good options for your stay include Garonga Safari Camp and Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve. See more all-inclusive resorts in Makalali Game Reserve.

What's the best luxury hotel in Makalali Game Reserve?

Toro River by Newmark is a luxury lodge with private balconies and an outdoor pool, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Find more luxury hotels in Makalali Game Reserve.

What are some hotels with pools in Makalali Game Reserve?

Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is a top hotel with 4 outdoor swimming pools, free breakfast and free Internet. View all hotels with pools in Makalali Game Reserve.

What is staying in Makalali Game Reserve like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Makalali Game Reserve has to offer, including the parks and restaurants. In Makalali Game Reserve, there are 7 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Makalali Game Reserve.

What should I do while I'm visiting Makalali Game Reserve?

Places to visit in the wider area include Blyde Olifants Conservancy, Jessica the Hippo and Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp. You'll also find Lissataba Nature Reserve and Balule Private Nature Reserve in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Makalali Game Reserve guide.

Makalali Game Reserve Hotels from S$31

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Our top choices for Makalali Game Reserve hotels

1. Toro River by Newmark

2. Clive's Camp

3. Xidulu Safari Lodge

4. Blue Cottages

5. Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

6. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

7. Cape Vulture Lodge

8. Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge

9. Nyati Safari Lodge

10. Thandolwami Bush Lodge & Spa

11. The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA

12. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

13. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

14. Rukiya Safari Camp

15. Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge

16. Aerotel Hoedspruit

17. Hlakula Lake Resort

18. Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

19. Timbila Game Lodge

20. Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa

Top Makalali Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Khiwane Boutique Hotel

Nyati Safari Lodge

Tshukudu Game Lodge

Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Pondoro Game Lodge - Open to Kruger Park

Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge

More cheap stays in Makalali Game Reserve

Hlakula Lake Resort

Mist of Gold

Offbeat Safaris

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

Asuite-Dream

Parsons River Camp

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