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Makalali is located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountains west of the Kruger Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies on 26000 hectares of bushveld in the North-eastern Lowveld, South Africa. Flights can be arranged into Hoedspruit Airport and from here transfers organised. Alternatively make use of the bush airstrip or self drive from Johannesburg ( 5 hrs) Exclusively Africa can assist with all flights and transfers.
Makalali is situated in a malaria area and precautions are essential. We recommend long sleeved shirts and trousers for game drives and the evening. Mosquito nets and insect repellent are provided in your room.
Bring comfortable, light clothing, walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen plus a swimsuit in summer and warm clothing for game drives in winter.
Makalali caters for children of all ages. A child care service, where babysitters will attend to your children during meals and game drives etc, is available on request.
If your children are between the ages of six and 12, they can join our “mini rangers” programme which is hosted by our qualified rangers. At the end of your stay, each child will take away with them a new appreciate of the bush as well as a certificate to remind them of the experience.
Binoculars, cameras and bird books will be handy.
The lodge consists of four camps - Tandane, Mkhiwa, Emtomeni and Phiva. Each camp has six luxury suites, a plunge pool, private viewing deck, dining area and boma. All the camps are private, yet within easy access of one another and are all situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River.
Suites have an en-suite bathroom plus an outdoor shower, fireplace and a raised, private, timber viewing deck (sala) set amongst the Jackalberry trees. The sala is an ideal spot for a private luncheons or dinners.
Rooms are individually decorated in African design styles with sculptured metalwork lamp shades, taps and ceramic basins. Mosquito nets surround the kings-size beds by night. Available in each room:
- insect repellent
- mosquito nets
- electronic digital safe
- hairdryer
- bathrobes
- ceiling fans
- air conditioning
- fireplace stocked with logs from the reserve
- shaver plugs at Tandane, Mkhiwa & Emtomeni.
- electrical outlets provide 220 volts, alternating current 50 (Hz)
- insect proof screening on all windows and sliding doors
Tandane camp
Tandane means "place of love". Makalali’s group entertainment / conference centre is situated at Tandane camp. The centre consists of a unique thatch-covered main building, an open kitchen and entertainment area. It has been designed to accommodate conferences, groups dining together, weddings, gala events, etc. Flame torches create a mystical and fiery African ambience at night.
Mkhiwa camp
Mkhiwa means Sycamore Fig and is name after the large fig tree which stands over the main area creating some welcome shade.
Emtomeni camp
Emtomeni, Mkhiwa’s sister camp, means Jackelberry tree. This camp was created in order to accommodate groups that need more than six rooms at a time. However each camp can still run separately with its own dining area, to create that personal touch.
Phiva camp
Phiva means Waterbuck. However you will find Nyala here which roam the camp and call it their home.
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