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Thatched suite bedroom with a carved wooden headboard at Malewane Lodge

ROYAL MALEWANE / GREATER KRUGER

Malewane Lodge at Royal Malewane

Thornybush Nature Reserve · Royal Malewane / Thornybush

Six Luxury Suites with private pools and two two-bedroom Royal Suites in Royal Malewane’s unfenced wilderness in the Thornybush Nature Reserve, with a spa and the Africa House villa nearby.

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Property Type Safari Lodge
Malaria Status Malaria area
Rooms / Units 9 units
Families Welcome from age 11
Exclusive Use Available (max 12)

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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.

Who Malewane Lodge suits

Couples and guests over ten use the Luxury Suites; families with younger children are placed in the Royal Suites or Africa House, where all ages are welcome. The lodge is about 45 minutes from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, transfers from the Royal Malewane airstrip are part of the standard stay, and Spurwing can also arrange the road transfer from Johannesburg.

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.

Optional

Private family safari

Royal Suites and Africa House support a highly personalised private-safari format.

Optional

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.

Plan around your stay

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.

Arrange a Transfer Greater Kruger

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Similar Places

Thornybush Game Lodge One of the longest-established lodges in Thornybush Nature Reserve, with suites facing the riverbed, children’s activities, bush walks and the adjoining Kamara House villa. View stay Saseka Tented Camp Eight tented suites with private plunge pools on a curve of the Monwana River in Thornybush Nature Reserve, with wellness facilities and the private Little Saseka villa. View stay Kings Camp Private Game Reserve Six Luxury Suites with private plunge pools, two Honeymoon Suites and Waterbuck Private Camp for up to eight, overlooking a waterhole in the Timbavati; children from six. View stay

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.