Greater Kruger South Africa
Royal Malewane
Set within the game-rich Thornybush game reserve in the Greater Kruger region, Royal Malewane features six beautifully-appointed suites, each with wraparound wilderness views. The experienced guides and master trackers at Royal Malewane are skilled at locating resident game bringing you up close to big cats, elephants and rhino. The tranquility of the Royal Malewane Spa offers a respite from the heat and thrill of safaris. Evening feasts under the African stars are laid out by a team of chefs qualified as Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Blazon.
Royal Malewane Diaries
Royal Malewane’s guiding team is renowned as the best-qualified in Africa, with each member holding top-tier FGASA certifications. At the heart of any great safari are the guides and trackers. It’s these experts who make all the difference, revealing the wonders of the wild — from the majestic to the minute. They tailor each adventure to suit your interests, ensuring not only your safety but also enriching your experience with fascinating insights. It’s this personal touch that turns your safari into cherished memories you’ll carry long after the journey ends.
Field Notes
A Gracious Home
Malewane Lodge, where the tale of Royal Malewane first began in 1999, carries the legacy of the Biden family’s vision for a classic safari retreat.
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Safari experience
Here, luxury intertwines effortlessly with authenticity. The lodge stands as a bold yet seamless extension of its natural surroundings, offering moments of surprise and deep relaxation that shape the perfect bush escape. Royal Malewane features six beautifully-appointed suites with private plunge pools and viewing decks. Royal Malewane offers Big Five Game Viewing: home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino in the 32,000-acre Thornybush reserve. This is luxury reimagined — where time, space, and seclusion reign supreme.
"One of my first experiences in the bush, staying at Royal Malewane, was the extreme comfort of it all. Every detail was perfection, from the bed linen to the Lapsang Souchong in the tea caddy."
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SAFARI EXPERIENCE
The opulent Royal Malewane has been completely renovated to further enhance your safari experience. Timeless elegance flows through the lodge’s architecture, echoing the ancient rhythms of the Kruger bushveld from the moment you arrive. The Royal Malewane offers a Victorian safari element in its design. The spacious interiors are lavished with rare antiques and colonial artefacts. The lodge also features two Royal suites that are perfect for two couples or a family traveling together. The Royal Suite and Malewane Suite each offer two master bedrooms with private rim flow pools on ultra-large deck areas. A set of new villas have been designed for the private use of family & friends on safari.
Safari activities at Royal Malewane include morning and evening guided game drives with the finest rangers in South Africa. Extra cost excursions available at Royal Malewane: Scenic Helicopter flights, Hot Air Ballooning, Blyde River Canyon Cruise, Golfing at Leopard Creek course.
As for the plunge pool, there is no place better from which to take in the sights and sounds
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Royal Suite at Malewane
The two Royal Suites are defined by their vastness and grandeur, each offering a sanctuary for four guests within refined safari elegance. Filled with exquisite antiques, paintings, and evocative curios, the interiors capture a sense of timeless charm. Outside, a wooden deck and private plunge pool invite you to bask in the untamed beauty of the surroundings, embracing the warmth of the sun in complete seclusion.
This hidden retreat offers a romantic escape like no other, where peace and tranquility reign, and every moment feels like a dream suspended in the heart of the wild.
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THE ROYAL SAFARI
With unrivaled views, Malewane Lodge’s six palatial rooms epitomize sophistication and opulence. Each room, designed for two guests, provides a cool, colonial-style sanctuary in the wild, complete with private wooden decks, rim-flow pools, and thatched gazebos. Inside, dark wooden furnishings and a canopied king-sized bed create an atmosphere of serene grandeur. The expansive, light-filled bathrooms, with their indulgent Victorian-style baths and indoor-outdoor showers, elevate the sense of retreat and rejuvenation.
Elevated walkways connect the suites to the main lodge, where the only witnesses to your moments of tranquility are the untamed creatures of the bush. Malewane Lodge is more than a stay; it’s an experience where the luxury of solitude blends effortlessly with the splendor of the wild.
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Spa at Malewane
The Royal Waters spa offers a sanctuary for both body and mind, infusing a therapeutic essence into your stay. Surrounding a serene courtyard with a 25-meter heated lap pool, you'll find three peaceful private treatment rooms, a fully equipped gym, steam room, yoga studios, meditation spaces, hot and cold African baths, a hair salon, and four shaded casitas. Rediscover connection, reflection, and deep care through Royal Malewane's specialized spa treatments, designed to harmonize body and mind.
Experience the restorative power of our Hammam and the tranquil atmosphere of Malewane's three private treatment rooms. In every touch, every treatment, Royal Malewane echoes the healing power of nature, letting Mother Nature’s essence restore your spirit.
"This was a unique experience of a life time. Everything was superb, luxurious and well executed. Everything was looked into the most scrupulous details with a true sense of classic safari romance. Their night-game drives are a must, Fantastic!"
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Royal Malewane Rates
Your stay at Royal Malewane includes
Luxury safari accommodation at Royal Malewane, Daily game drives, All meals included, Current government taxes + VAT • Rates exclude: Flights to Royal Malewane
Prices in United States Dollars
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per person
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