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Recommended hotels in Makalali Game Reserve

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

1. Toro River by Newmark

Toro River by Newmark
5.0 star property
Makalali Game Reserve
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"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,...
France
Thierry
The price is AU$958
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Toro River by Newmark
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

2. Clive's Camp

Clive's Camp
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
The price is AU$6,755
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Clive's Camp
A wooden deck with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake at dusk.

3. Xidulu Safari Lodge

Xidulu Safari Lodge
3.5 star property
Hoedspruit
The price is AU$7,283
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Xidulu Safari Lodge
A dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by greenery and a wooden deck.

4. Blue Cottages

Blue Cottages
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Beautifull, safe."
Canada
Stanley
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Blue Cottages
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and forest.

5. Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"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! "
United Kingdom
Emma
The price is AU$916
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Karongwe - River Safari Lodge
A pool with a view of zebras grazing in the distance, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

6. Thandolwami Bush Lodge & Spa

Thandolwami Bush Lodge & Spa
Hoedspruit
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Thandolwami Bush Lodge & Spa
A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested landscape.

7. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp
3.0 star property
Mica
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Amazing lodge with lots of attention to detail. Kitchen fully equiped and we even had Christmass cake on the bed at arrival"
South Africa
Fred
The price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp
An outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, wicker chairs, a sofa, and a table.

8. Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge

Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Tudo excelente! Quarto espaçoso e muito confortável! Equipe super simpática e solicita."
Brazil
Maira
The price is AU$1,137
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge
A spacious outdoor deck with wooden flooring and seating, leading to a modern interior with large windows and a view of the surrounding landscape.

9. Cape Vulture Lodge

Cape Vulture Lodge
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"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."
France
Thierry
The price is AU$285
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Cape Vulture Lodge
A neatly made bed with a large headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a dark-colored nightstand.

10. Hlakula Lake Resort

Hlakula Lake Resort
2.5 star property
Metz
The price is AU$35
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hlakula Lake Resort
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

11. The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA

The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"So beautiful can't wait to go back!"
Canada
Nate
The price is AU$317
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

12. Nyati Safari Lodge

Nyati Safari Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Wonderful!!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is AU$1,319
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Nyati Safari Lodge
A modern villa with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

13. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
4.5 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Modern hotel with good facilities and attractive gardens. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast buffet and a choice of two restaurants for dinner."
United Kingdom
Noirin
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit
A naturalistic garden with a pond, stone walls, and a rustic building.

14. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
3.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River, excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room. Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger."
Canada
Leonard
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
A serene outdoor pool area with natural rock formations, lounge chairs, and a wooden pergola.

15. Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge

Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Our stay surpassed every trip we have done and couldn’t fault anything!!"
United Kingdom
Karran
The price is AU$1,042
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge
Pool

16. Aerotel Hoedspruit

Aerotel Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Aerotel Hoedspruit
A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

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

Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
5.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The room was beautiful and we had the best of times with the game drives and evry event they organised for us. The staff is really good and made us feel the most comfortable. "
United Kingdom
Sona
The price is AU$1,245
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve
An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a thatched-roof structure.

18. Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp
4.0 star property
Tzaneen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Bom custo benefício "
Brazil
RACHEL GEIGER
The price is AU$1,041
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp
A thatched-roof dining area with wooden furniture and hanging spherical light fixtures.

19. Call of the Wild Lodge

Call of the Wild Lodge
4.0 star property
Hoedspruit
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Awesome property and owners were exceptionally helpful and friendly!! Absolutely would stay there again!!!"
South Africa
Rebecca
The price is AU$297
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Call of the Wild Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a table, and a view of rocky terrain through the windows.

20. Timbila Game Lodge

Timbila Game Lodge
4.0 star property
Phalaborwa
The price is AU$668
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Timbila Game Lodge
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Top Makalali Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

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."
David 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Cape Vulture Lodge

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Makalali Game Reserve Hostels information

Number of reviews
252
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$35
Highest Price
AU$7,283

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Makalali Game Reserve?
You might like the room rates at this top accommodation in the surrounding area, which gets good reviews from our customers: Toro River by Newmark - 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from the heart of Makalali Game Reserve. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this guest house.
What is there to see and do in Makalali Game Reserve?
Depending on your interests, you might like to explore some places near Makalali Game Reserve. Get out into nature with places such as Ndzalama Wildlife Reserve and Lissataba Nature Reserve. Additional attractions include Blyde Olifants Conservancy, Jessica the Hippo and Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp.
What's the best way to get to and around Makalali Game Reserve while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Makalali Game Reserve on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Hoedspruit (HDS), located 30 mi (48.4 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck), which is 34 mi (54.8 km) away.

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