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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass table, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern house with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a gravel pathway.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and shelves with various decorative items.

A cozy bar area with wicker furniture, hanging lanterns, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

1. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

Jeremie

£142

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern outdoor pool area with wooden decking, lounge chairs, and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a built-in oven, and a wooden wall panel.

A corridor with wooden beams and a wooden railing, leading to a building with a sloped roof.

2. Khiwane Boutique Hotel

Hoedspruit

Sven

£146

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An infinity pool with a view of the landscape, surrounded by wooden deck seating and a fire pit.

A modern interior with a wooden bar, a leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A kitchen counter with various utensils, a metal bowl, a glass container, and a potted plant.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a large window, and a thatched-roof structure outside.

3. Mbizi Bush Lodge

Phalaborwa

Regina

£470

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, a red rug, and a decorative vase.

A guest house with a brick exterior, a tiled roof, and a signboard.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a small garden area.

4. Loerie Guesthouse

Hoedspruit

Gavin

£59

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

5. Mali Mali Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A room with a bed, a window, and a door.

A pool area with wooden lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a building labeled "Nxalat Lodge".

6. Raptors Lodge

Hoedspruit

Pamela

£103

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a river.

A hot tub on a wooden deck surrounded by trees.

A kitchen with a central island, white bar stools, and a refrigerator.

A wooden climbing structure with ropes and ladders in a grassy outdoor area.

7. Blyde River Cabin Guesthouse

Hoedspruit

Anonymous traveller

£58

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a wooden deck.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a nightstand, and sheer curtains.

A cabin with a wooden deck, large sliding glass doors, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A garden with various plants, a large pot, and a rustic wooden structure.

8. Nyaleti Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Only stayed one night coming back from our stay in Kruger but as soon as we got there we realised we should have booked for two. There are loads of things to do in the area that we were interested in and on site there were walks we could have taken surrounded by nature. The location is beautiful and even just outside the bedroom you see deer and a warthog or two. Marlon was a great host and very knowledgeable and the room was luxurious as was the bathroom that also had a choice of inside and...

Samantha

£103

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, a thatched-roof structure, and a seating area with a sofa and a fireplace.

A cozy living area with a sofa, coffee table, and wicker furniture under a thatched roof.

A wooden deck with two lounge chairs and a table under a large umbrella.

A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by dense greenery and reflecting in a calm body of water.

9. The Dreamcatcher Lodge

Hoedspruit

Elmarie

£108

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A lush garden with various trees and a well-maintained lawn.

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.

10. Blue Cottages

Hoedspruit

Stanley

£45

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a dining table, surrounded by a stone deck and a thatched-roof building.

A house with a thatched roof, a balcony, and outdoor seating.

A kitchen counter with bottles of Jameson and Glenfiddich whiskey, a wooden cutting board, a knife, and a wooden spoon.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

11. Larima Bush Retreat

Hoedspruit

Hanne

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 wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.

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.

12. 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

£145

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by a grassy area and trees. There are lounge chairs and a thatched-roof building in the background.

A stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a window, and a ceiling fan.

13. Emhosheni River Lodge

Hoedspruit

Jelmer

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a covered outdoor area.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and decorative glass vases.

An outdoor deck with a wooden table, chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with wicker chairs, a wooden counter, and shelves with various items.

14. Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

"We had a one night stay at Safari Moon and we are so glad we did! This is such a warm, lovely boutique lodge with the kindest staff and clean beautiful rooms. We had a couples massage and it was fantastic! As a type 1 Diabetic, they absolutely tweaked the menu to accommodate my needs and it was terrific! This is a very special place and if we ever find ourselves any where near Hoedspruit, do not hesitate to stay at Safari Moon...you won't regret it!"

Nancy

£283

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A stone bench and railing overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A building with a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a folded towel on the bed.

15. The Serene Stay

Hoedspruit

A naturalistic garden with a pond, stone walls, and a rustic building.

A stone building with a thatched roof, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.

A stone building with a thatched roof labeled "Cul House," surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

16. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Hoedspruit

Leonard

£102

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a sunset view.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses, surrounded by dense vegetation.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a comfortable seating area.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

17. Lindiwe Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Thiago

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

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

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

A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a wooden fence, and a view of a forested landscape.

18. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Mica

Fred

£177

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with white lounge chairs, a building with a pointed roof, and a signboard.

A park with a miniature golf course, benches, and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a door, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

A building with a thatched roof, a stone entrance, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

19. ATKV Eiland Spa

Phalaborwa

Diederik

A patio area with a brick fireplace, outdoor seating, and a view of a lake.

A two-story brick house with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a small deck.

A lodge with multiple cabins, a large tree in the foreground, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a zebra-patterned wall decoration.

20. Ekuthuleni River Front Chalets

Hoedspruit

"Heerlijke en vooral rustige ligging in een chaletpark aan de Olifanstrivier. Vanuit de tuin kun je nijlpaarden, vervetmonkeys, nyala´s en nog veel meer andere dieren zien lopen. Ook veel vogels aan de rivierkant. Vriendelijke hulp. Het enige jammere is dat wij 300 ZAR per wasbeurt een beetje aan de dure kant vonden. Gelukkig zijn daar andere alternatieven voor. We komen zeker terug! Genoten!!!! Ge"

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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."

Khiwane Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room nice pool and good location"

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Our top choices for Makalali Game Reserve 3-star hotels

1. Ukuthula Bush Lodge

2. Khiwane Boutique Hotel

3. Mbizi Bush Lodge

4. Loerie Guesthouse

5. Mali Mali Safari Lodge

6. Raptors Lodge

7. Blyde River Cabin Guesthouse

8. Nyaleti Lodge

9. The Dreamcatcher Lodge

10. Blue Cottages

11. Larima Bush Retreat

12. Cape Vulture Lodge

13. Emhosheni River Lodge

14. Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge

15. The Serene Stay

16. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

17. Lindiwe Safari Lodge

18. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

19. ATKV Eiland Spa

20. Ekuthuleni River Front Chalets

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