


Just 5-hours drive from Johannesburg Makalali is nestled on 22 000 hectares of conservancy and prevails as one of the finest private game lodges in the world. With its thatched spires and earthy walls, ancient mystical ornaments and Pan-African cuisine Makalali offers a truly unique experience.
Located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountain range, west of the Kruger National Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Considered one of the leading pioneers in ecotourism in South Africa, Makalali Private Game Reserve is home to over one thousand wild animals including Africa's "Big Five".
Area:
22 000 hectares
Wildlife:
Abundance of wildlife including the Big 5
Activities:
Game Drives
How to get there:
From Hoedspruit take the R527 towards Mashishing (previously Lydenberg). Follow the road till you reach the Tzaneen turn off and turn right here (R36). Follow this road for +- 9km and turn right at the Makalali Game Reserve sign and onto a dirt road. You will come to a boom gate proceed through the boom. Follow this dirt road for +- another 9km then turn right into the Makalali Game Reserve Gate
Accomodation OptionsPrivate Game Reserves , (1)


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