1-866-438-8677
+27-21-481-4900
1-888-360-2392
1-800-619-441
0800-404-9451
800-852-6502
Popular
All Currencies
No currencies match your search.
Malewane Lodge
$3,525 - $4,400
per person sharing
-
Home
-
Thornybush Game Reserve
-
Accommodation
-
Malewane Lodge
At A Glance
R56,500 - R70,500
Per Person Sharing
Destinations
Children Under 12 Welcome
Accommodation Highlights
Fantastic game-rich Kruger reserve
Luxurious yet relaxed safari retreat
Spacious safari suites designed for ultimate privacy and comfort
Access to the exceptional Royal Waters Spa
Magnificent dining experiences with a distinct safari flair
Excellent guides making your safari extra special
Overview of Malewane Lodge
South Africa, Thornybush Game Reserve
Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane is set in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve and offers the ultimate in safari luxury along with with personalised service, sensational game viewing and meaningful experiences.
Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Malewane Lodge has simple to access by road or air from Johannesburg. Its sublime suites offer panoramic views of the Kruger wilderness with luxury ammenities and a private plunge pool. The attentive lodge staff take care of your every need while the knowledgeable guides and trackers ensure your game viewing experience is memorable and inciteful.
Malewane Lodge will feel like your home-from-home while instilling a deep appreciation for the surrounding eco-system, wildlife and communities with immersive game viewing, conservation and community activities. It is the perfect location for big game viewing, including big cats, rhino, elephant and buffalo as well as special sightings such as the African wild dog, spotted hyena, and a wide range of plains game.
Bookings & Pricing
Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences
Changing language
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
1 Sep 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
20 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
6 Jan 2027 - 28 Feb 2027
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
1 Mar 2027 - 31 May 2027
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
1 Jun 2027 - 31 Aug 2027
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
1 Sep 2027 - 19 Dec 2027
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
20 Dec 2027 - 5 Jan 2028
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
6 Jan 2028 - 28 Feb 2028
Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
Loading price
Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.
Please treat all pricing as a guide only:
Our Best Price Promise
If you’re able to find a better quote for your itinerary let us know and we’ll match it.
Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Fantastic game-rich Kruger reserve
Luxurious yet relaxed safari retreat
Spacious safari suites designed for ultimate privacy and comfort
Access to the exceptional Royal Waters Spa
Magnificent dining experiences with a distinct safari flair
Excellent guides making your safari extra special
Bird watching
Day tours
Game drives
Golf
Guided walking safaris
Helicopter flights
Local village visits
Night drives
Picnics
River cruises
Specialist guides
Star gazing
Sundowners
Rooms at Malewane Lodge
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Luxury Suite
Each of the freestanding Luxury Suites has a wooden terrace, thatched gazebo and spillway pool.
The style of the lodge is especially noticable inside the suites which feature a spacious and serene air-conditioned bedroom/sitting room with a fireplace, comfortable but stylish furniture and a canopied king-size bed with soft linen.
Each suite has an extravagant bathroom with a window-side Victorian bath and indoor & outdoor showers.
Royal Suite
The Royal Suite is the largest in Africa at 510 square metres.
With a private lounge and dining facilities, these ultra-luxurious private hideaways each accommodate four guests in two en suite bedrooms. Complimentary services include a private butler and chef and private game drives.The air of exclusivity and privacy is absolute: only the wildlife witnesses guests relaxing on their viewing deck or in the private rim flow pool.
General Facilities
Malewane Lodge is the heart of Royal Malewane, a welcoming space where you naturally gather between safaris to relax, reflect and reconnect with the wilderness around you. The lodge's main areas flow effortlessly between indoors and out, offering quiet corners to read, dine, or simply watch the bush unfold beyond the decks.
A highlight of your stay is access to the exceptional Royal Waters Spa, a sanctuary designed for deep restoration. Set around a serene open-air courtyard, the spa features a 25-metre heated lap pool, shaded loungers, three tranquil treatment rooms, a fully equipped gym, steam room, hot and cold African baths, and an on-site hair salon.
Beyond relaxation, you have the opportunity to engage more deeply with the region through Royal Malewane's conservation and community initiatives. If it interests you, visits to the community crèche or joining a conservation monitoring helicopter flight offer meaningful insight into the work being done on the ground. Alternatively, you can simply enjoy your safari knowing that your stay directly supports these vital projects and much more.
Practical comforts are seamlessly taken care of, with Wi-Fi throughout the lodge, a full laundry service, and thoughtful in-room amenities ensuring you can focus entirely on the experience, whether that's tracking wildlife, unwinding at the spa, or soaking up the stillness of the African bush.
Bar
Deck area
Gym
Hair salon
Heated swimming pool
In-room Wi-Fi
Laundry service
Library
Plunge pool
Spa
Swimming pool
Dining
Dining at Malewane Lodge is an integral part of your safari, designed to reflect the rhythm of the bush and the sense of place. Meals are served in a variety of settings overlooking the waterhole, where wildlife often drifts into view, adding a natural soundtrack to each course.
The lodge's expert chefs create beautifully balanced menus inspired by seasonal ingredients and regional flavours, elevating every meal without losing a sense of warmth or ease. Each dining location is chosen to enhance the experience, whether that's an atmospheric evening under the stars, or a softly lit tented setting that brings you closer to the sights and sounds of the bush.
Every dish is carefully paired with sommelier-selected South African wines, rounding out an experience that feels unhurried, considered and deeply connected to your surroundings. Here, dining is not just about what's on the plate, but about where you are, what you're witnessing, and how the day on safari gently starts or comes to a close.
Expert Opinion
We know because we go
Ashley Gerrand
Africa Safari Expert
For the ultimate, exclusive safari experience, Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane is the perfect destination. Room Tip – All the rooms are fantastic but the Royal Suite is my personal favourite!
View ProfileWhy Go2Africa
Over 25 Years of Trusted African Safari Expertise
For more than 25 years, we've helped over 200,000 travellers experience Africa through journeys that are deeply personal, quietly seamless and thoughtfully designed around each traveller, not a template.
Africa-Based Safari Experts with Specialist Regional Knowledge
Our Africa Safari Experts live, work and travel across the regions they specialise in. Their recommendations come from first-hand experience and specialist regional knowledge, helping you make confident decisions and experience the Africa that's right for you.
Trusted Local Relationships Across Africa
Long-standing relationships with Africa's leading lodges, camps, guides and conservation partners mean better advice, exceptional experiences and trusted people on the ground when you need them most.
Recognised by the World's Leading Travel Authorities
Home to 21 Condé Nast Traveller Specialists, more than any other African safari company, and recognised by Condé Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure and the World Travel Awards, our expertise is trusted by the travel industry and thousands of travellers worldwide.
Travel That Supports People, Wildlife And Wild Places
As part of the B Corp-certified Nawiri Group, every journey helps strengthen landscapes, support local livelihoods and protect the people, wildlife and wild places that make Africa extraordinary through long-term partnerships across the continent.
Thousands of Five-Star Traveller Reviews
Thousands of verified traveller reviews across Trustpilot and Feefo reflect the exceptional experiences we create, with many travellers returning to Africa with us year after year and recommending Go2Africa to family and friends.
Interested to know more? Click the link to find out all about Go2Africa’s Big 5 Guarantee
Traveller Reviews
AW
Adrienne Webster
traveler
Amazing! 6 star resort.
W
Wendy
traveler
We LOVED the Royal Malewane. Literally everything about that place was top notch… we wished we could have had another day there. The accommodation, the staff, our guide, Jacques, was a “10”. The bush dinner, the food…can’t say enough about that place. And despite it being so upscale, it was warm, intimate, and so special. It was our favorite place.
AG
Ashley Gerrand
employee
‘There are very few words that can explain this property. It is one of the most luxrious lodges I have ever seen. Being the lodge that the likes of Elton John and Bono stay at, you can imagine that it is top-notch luxury. Everything is pristine and looked after, and the staff were my favourite part – they are SO friendly and helpful.’
DB
David Beever
traveler
Malewane was not far behind (when compared to Singita Ebony) and we were lucky to get Rudi as our ranger, as last time. He was great.
SM
Shannon Mc Carthy
traveler
The service there is top class and the rangers are all exceptional. Everyone is friendly and nice, but maintain their professional behaviour at all times. Food was abundant and very good. The booze was plentiful and top shelf. We liked it very much at Royal Malawene.