Royal Malewane

Royal Malewane, situated within the Thornybush Game Reserve near Hoedspruit in Limpopo, accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in the utmost colonial splendour. Royal Malewane is an exclusive getaway for those who value privacy, personalised service and the best game viewing Africa has to offer.

Each of the six freestanding and private suites rests in harmony with its magnificent surroundings with a rich deck wood terrace, thatched gazebo and spillway pool finding easy residence in nature.

The colonial style of the lodge is especially visible inside the suites, which features a palatial air-conditioned bedroom/sitting room with a fireplace, antique furniture and canopied king-size bed as well as an extravagant bathroom with a window-side Victorian bath and indoor and outdoor showers. The suites luxurious interior appointments draw inspiration from the grand colonial ethos; neo-classical refuge in the raw uncompromising bush. Here, after a long day of exhilarating game viewing, you can journey into dream's domain draped in Ralph Lauren linen, as the lion-roars echo through your window of stars.

Elevated walkways link the suites to the main camp with the African sky your ceiling.

The main camp complex is the heart of Royal Malewane. African thatched-roof buildings house the library, shop, dining and reception areas. Furnished with rich antiques and Persian carpets, every fitting creates the feel of original colonial elegance.

There is a wonderful new gym and spa facility offering health and skincare therapy by an internationally qualified in-house therapist. Guests may enjoy a treatment of their choice at the luxurious spa or in the sala, with only nature surrounding them. Alternatively, they may relax with a treatment in the complete privacy of their own suite.

There are numerous activities for you to enjoy. You can visit an authentic Shangaan Village or take a guided tours through the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation centre. Try a big game experience on the back of an elephant or a helicopter flip through the Blyde River Canyon. For soemthing different, how about a hot air ballon trip over the beautiful Sabie River Valley, or a flight in the open cockpit of a genuine 1939 Tiger Moth biplane. Golf or game drives, there is so much to do and see.

Children: Children 12 years and older are welcome.

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