Royal Malewane is a luxury safari lodge in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park that exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age while offering every modern comfort and convenience.
The classic safari experience is unsurpassed with unrivaled game viewing and the most qualified guiding team in Africa.
Your exclusive adventure will provide detailed insights into the complex and fascinating ecosystems of the South African bushveld.
The guides and trackers will bring you thrillingly close to the Big Five; indulge in sensual treatments at the tranquil Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa and let the passion of the chefs delight you with nightly feasts under the African stars.
The lodge is easily accessible by air and road and is located in Thornybush Private Game Reserve on the Western Border of The Greater Kruger National Park.
ABOUT THE GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa and one of the world’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries.
The Kruger National Park is located in the Mpumulanga Province and is about a 6 hour drive from Johannesburg with numerous flights to Hoedspruit or Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumulanga International Airport).
Approximately the same size as Israel or Wales, it covers some 19,485 square kilometres offering a rich diversity of ecosystems that support over 145 mammal species including the Big 5 and over 500 bird species.
The untamed environment stirs deep emotions.
Visitors experience meaningful and often life changing encounters with wildlife replacing bustling city life with the tranquil sounds and splendour of nature.
Royal Malewane is an intimate and luxurious safari lodge with just six Luxury Suites, two Royal Suites (which each have two bedrooms), and Africa House – the exclusive use bush villa with six bedrooms.
Royal Malewane’s 6 luxury suites are the pinnacle of refinement and opulence.
Luxuriously appointed and fully air-conditioned, they provide an elegant colonial-style refuge in the heart of the bush.
Space and splendour characterise each Royal Suite, which has two bedrooms and can sleep four people with acres of room for relaxing, dining, sleeping and bathing.
Africa House is a magnificent private villa in the heart of the African bush.
It’s spacious and elegant with vibrantly eclectic furnishings.
A vast deck complete with crystal-clear pool allows you to make the most of the surrounding wild beauty and enjoy the warmth of the sunshine in complete privacy.
Wonderful antiques, paintings and colourful curios are richly evocative of a leisured and luxurious past, while the secluded location provides a dreamy romantic escape.
Each Royal Suite includes a private chef, private butler, private vehicle and your own dedicated Ranger and Tracker.
Light floods into the six en-suite bedrooms, each of which enjoys a private outside shower and a deck with spectacular views of the bush.
Antique furniture, carved four-poster beds, plush silk furnishings and Persian rugs create an exotic and luxurious feel.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with twin vanity cabinets, a generous Victorian-style bathtub and a walk-in shower.
There is also a guide/pilot room at Africa House.
Each suite is vast, accommodates two guests and has a private wooden deck, a rim-flow pool and a thatched gazebo.
The main room contains a fireplace, beautiful dark wooden furniture and canopied king-size bed.
Bathrooms are extravagantly sized, full of light and the epitome of indulgence.
Enjoy the huge Victorian-style bath and shower inside or out. Elevated walkways link the suites to the main lodge.
The safari experience is synonymous with exceptional food and wine.
Dining at Royal Malewane is a unique and indulgent experience with a constantly changing menu and a wide variety of beautiful settings in which to savor the contemporary cuisine prepared by Executive Chef, Brandon Souris and his dedicated team.
Exquisite plating is second nature to the chefs at Royal Malewane for whom cuisine is certainly an art.
When that art is served in one of Africa’s most breath taking locations, the dining experience becomes truly sublime.
The cuisine is complemented by a natural canvas to savour as much as the delicate flavours with the dining area overlooking the Malewane River where a variety of curious creatures great and small venture to slake their thirst.
All meals, soft drinks, spirits and wines are included in the accommodation rates at Royal Malewane allowing the guests to completely relax and enjoy the endless temptations available.
THE BEDOUIN TENT
The Bedouin Tent at Royal Malewane provides a feast in the heart of the African bush.
A truly remarkable and romantic experience with glowing lanterns casting a gentle light among the brightly burning braziers.
The sounds of the wild and the local village choir provide the soundtrack to a very special evening where guests can enjoy being out in the bush with the convenience of flushing toilets.
And where better to enjoy a night cap than by the fireside under the African stars as your ranger recounts the stories of the day?
A PERSONALISED DINING EXPERIENCE
Royal Malewane offers complete flexibility to the guests – Royal Malewane can tailor a menu to your personal tastes and dietary requirements in consultation with the Executive Chef.
Whether you feel like a light salad by the pool in the privacy of your Luxury Suite or a decadent six-course dinner paired with fine wines, the dining team at Royal Malewane will ensure that you are carefully looked after.
And that goes for drinks too – have what you want, when you want, whether it’s a Bloody Mary to ease yourself into the day, a delicious flat white or a bottle of vintage red wine from the cellar.
FINE WINES AND WORLDLY WHISKIES
All drinks are included in the rate at Royal Malewane.
Royal Malewane has an extensive wine list showcasing a wide variety of South Africa’s finest wines – from flagship red blends to boutique producers of lesser known varietals.
Select from the wine list or allow the trained wine stewards to guide you in a food and wine pairing.
With over 60 different whiskies from around the world to choose from, Royal Malewane offers the largest whisky selection of any safari lodge.
Join the team of whisky enthusiasts for an informative tasting or simply kick back on the deck with your favorite tipple.
THE KOSHER KITCHEN
oyal Malewane offers a kosher compliant kitchen.
The chefs source the finest kosher ingredients and can therefore prepare fresh orthodox meals of the highest quality should a Mashgiach or Rabbi be present to supervise proceedings.
The team has been trained to understand the subtleties of kosher requirements and the kitchen has been fitted with the necessary equipment including separate crockery and cutlery.
Please speak to the reservations team for further information about the Kosher Kitchen as there is an additional cost for these services depending on whether the services of a Rabbi or Mashgiach are required.
THE WATERS OF ROYAL MALEWANE BUSH SPA
The Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa is an award winning spa in the heart of the African bush in complete harmony with its natural surroundings.
World-renowned for its beautiful setting and the sheer luxuriousness of its treatments, many of which make inspired use of indigenous ingredients.
The spa at Royal Malewane is an oasis of a very special sort – a chance to refresh and restore mind, body and spirit amid the serenity and peace of the bush.
Facilities at the safari spa are comprehensive and include a fully-equipped gym, a heated lap pool, steam room, hot and cold African baths and private casitas for relaxation or treatments.
The Royal Malewane Bush Spa is dedicated to your well being on every level, offering an experience to complement and enrich your stay.
The Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa is an award winning spa in the heart of the African bush.
THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
From expert rangers and trackers to specialist photographic safaris, Royal Malewane offers a classical safari experience where nature is paramount.
With over 130 mammal species and over 300 bird species, Royal Malewane delivers an unrivaled wildlife experience incorporating all creatures great and small as well as the incredible plant life that plays such a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
WEDDINGS
An African bush wedding is, perhaps, most romantic and memorable experience you can embark upon as a couple.
The intimacy and joy of the occasion is enhanced beyond measure by the vast, wild backdrop of the bushveld.
Teeming with life and beauty, African bush weddings at Royal Malewane not only provide a stunning photographic setting, but will inspire and uplift you and all your guests.
Royal Malewane prides itself on the warmth and sincerity of its service and with its splendid colonial style offers a truly spectacular African bush wedding venue for your unique celebration.
Luxurious Kruger accommodation in private suites and the world-renowned Spa will make your stay as special as it ought to be – the experience of a lifetime.
Weddings at Royal Malewane are a rare a special occurrence that require meticulous planning to overcome the challenges of a wedding in the African wilderness.
As such, each event is individually planned and priced in consultation with the experienced team.
Royal Malewane does not have any set wedding packages and Royal Malewane does not charge a venue fee when accommodation is booked as part of the wedding.
HONEYMOONS
There is something fundamentally romantic about Africa.
The vast open plains, the red soil and the crimson sunsets.
There is no more intimate and exclusive setting than Royal Malewane - the ideal luxury lodge for a honeymoon safari.
Enjoy romantic dining experiences in the privacy of your suite or by candlelight under the African stars with nothing but the sounds of nature as your soundtrack.
The Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa offers many couples treatments including the hot and cold sunken baths and a couples massage room.
Private vehicles can be arranged at an extra cost and subject to availability.
At Royal Malewane guest are encouraged to relax and experience the African bush at their own pace.
Opening your eyes and ears to the fascinating bird life will add a entirely new dimension to your safari experience.
Experience an even more intimate nature and wildlife encounter by walking among the Big 5.
Royal Malewane has one of the most qualified guiding teams in Africa.
Experience Africa's abundant wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives with expert game rangers and trackers.
A passion for wildlife and a passion for photography often go hand in hand.
Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Black Rhino make up Africa's Big 5.
ROYAL MALEWANE
Road D1771, Orpen Road 7000 Thornybush Game Reserve HoedspruitSouth Africa