Makalali Private Game Lodge - Hoedspruit, South Africa
Makalali Private Game Lodge address: P O Box 809,, Hoedspruit, NR6 7HG
Makalali Private Game Lodge details: Makalali Private Game Lodge – the perfect place to find your true inner self. From its curious mix of rugged thatched spires and earthly walls, to its ancient mystical ornaments and luxury appointments, Makalali offers a truly unique experience. Praised as one of the most innovatively designed hotels in the world, Makalali will take you on a spiritual journey and let you discover ancient mysteries under star-studded African skies.
Makalali is the ideal safari destination, with activities including game drives in open Land Rovers accompanied by professional game ranges and trackers, photographic excursions, bird-watching safaris and tribal dancing, are all available on a daily basis. Makalai Private Game Lodge is only an hour’s drive west of the Kruger National Park. Makalali also offers a range of unique activities including:
Panoramic Escarpment Tours, River Rafting on the Olifants River, Golf Packages and Tours to the Cheetah Breeding project.
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Location
This ethnic bush lodge is located close to the Drakensberg mountain range, west of the Kruger National Park.
Rooms
Makalali, meaning "Place of Rest" in Shangaan, has four separate 12 bed camps, situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River.LUXURY accommodation is offered and each air-conditioned suite has a King Size bed, an en-suite bathroom, an outside shower, a private deck, a fireplace and a raised timber "sala" which doubles as a lounge or dayroom, or as a viewing platform. The rooms are decorated in AFRICAN DESIGN STYLES with sculptured ceramic taps and basins.
All rooms are fitted with mosquito nets, and guests are supplied with insect repellent, but please note that Makalali is a MALARIA AREA and malaria tablets are recommended ALL YEAR ROUNDmore info ...
Facilities
Dining
The architecture dictates the style of food we serve, combining unexpected flavours. We make most of our own jams and might just surprise you with Amarula in your coffee on the morning drives to a welcoming ice tea. The food style at Makalali is culinary adventure, combining regional cuisine from all over Africa with the multitude of cooking styles left behind by centuries of exploration on this great continent.At Makalali, we provide an array of dining experiences. Enjoy Africa under the stars with dinner in the bush or the legendary ‘boma dinner’. Other options include the indoor-outdoor dining area where you can enjoy a plated dinner or the more casual family style dining with other guests. We also offer a private ‘Sala’ Dinner for the Romantic.
Dietary Requirements
Should you have any special dietary requirements, be it vegetarian food, a low salt diet, etc we would like to know about it, so we can accommodate you in any way possible.
Drinking Water
We provide a complimentary bottle of mineral water in your room and water may also be purchased at your camp bar. Tap water at Makalali is drinkable, but due to a fluctuation in underground supplies we cannot always guarantee consistent quality. It is therefore our suggestion that tap water is utilized for cleaning purposes, brushing teeth, etc.
Food Packs
Due to changing travel arrangements and the possibility of missing a meal, we offer packed meals upon request. This service may also be provided, in the event of you having to depart the lodge early. We kindly ask that you please give us prior notice.
Room service
Guests usually enjoy dining together in the communal dining area, however private drinks and meals e.g., in your sala can be arranged on request.
Banqueting Functions and Events
Makalali has been selected as one of the "Top ten eating establishments in SA". We can provide an array of dining experiences for any function or event held in a dining option of your choice. From our entertainment centre, legendary "boma" or under the African stars in the bush.
Hotel policies
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
11:00
Cancellation
If cancelled up to 21 days before date of arrival, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children
All children are welcome.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot.
One child under 12 years is charged ZAR 720.00 per night when using existing bedding.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Pre-pay
The total price of the reservation will be charged at least 30 days to arrival and is non-refundable.
Extra charges
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
1 % city/tourist tax per room per night is not included.
Parking
Free Secured parking is possible on site.
Dining
Meals and selected beverages is included in the room rate.
Internet
Internet via modem is available in the business centre only and is free of charge.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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