ROYAL MALEWANE / GREATER KRUGER
Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane
Thornybush Nature Reserve · Royal Malewane / Thornybush
An ultra-luxury safari lodge with six private-pool Luxury Suites, two two-bedroom Royal Suites, spa and access to the Africa House private villa.
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The stay
Classic Royal Malewane at its most established
Malewane Lodge is the original Royal Malewane experience: six vast private-pool Luxury Suites, two two-bedroom Royal Suites and one of Greater Kruger's strongest combinations of guiding, service and wellness.
For the top end of the Greater Kruger market
Choose it for VIP clients, honeymoons and families using the Royal Suites or Africa House when service, privacy and guiding credentials are the priority.
Rooms & Suites
Luxury Suite
Max 2 adults
Royal Suite
Max 4 adults
Africa House
Max 12 adults
Safari & Experiences
Morning and afternoon safari drives
Twice-daily safari drives are included.
Bush walks
Guided walks are included.
Royal Waters Spa
Full spa and wellness facilities are available.
Private family safari
Royal Suites and Africa House support a highly personalised private-safari format.
Good to know
Families
- Minimum age: 11
Luxury Suites welcome children over 10. Children of all ages are welcome in Royal Suites and Africa House.
Power & connectivity
- Mains powered
- In-room power available
Suites and villas provide full ultra-luxury powered amenities and Wi-Fi.
Getting there
- Nearest airport: Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
- Nearest airstrip: Royal Malewane Airstrip
- Drive time: About 45 minutes from Hoedspruit
Road and charter-air access are available; transfers to and from the Royal Malewane airstrip are included in the standard lodge offering.
Add the road leg
Private transfers, arranged with the stay.
Spurwing can arrange private road transfers from Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo, regional airports or another lodge where the routing is practical, or build the road leg into a wider South African itinerary.
Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.
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Rates on request
One trusted partner for the whole journey — speak to us and we’ll help plan the stay alongside the rest of your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suites does Malewane Lodge have?
Malewane Lodge has six Luxury Suites and two two-bedroom Royal Suites.
Are children welcome?
Luxury Suites welcome guests over ten; Royal Suites and Africa House welcome children of all ages.
Does Royal Malewane have a private family villa?
Yes. Africa House is an exclusive-use six-bedroom villa for up to 12 guests.









