Royal Malewane
The apotheosis of the traditional safari camp: eight palatial thatched suites on stilts above the bush of the Greater Kruger.
Greater Kruger: Hoedspruit · Sabi Sand & Kruger
A sense of the place
Why it's in the collection
Because where some modern lodges push against the boundaries of the safari tradition, this one pursues the traditional camp to its logical conclusion: eight palatial thatched suites on stilts above the bush, linked by walkways with an elevated view of the reserve, interiors that are absolutely traditional — canopy beds, colonial antiques, fireplaces, claw-foot tubs — and, for the largest suites, two-bedroom residences with jacuzzis, plunge pools and a private chef and butler, with a ranger and master tracker on every drive and silver and crystal at dinner.
- In the Greater Kruger north of Orpen, forty-five minutes from Hoedspruit's Eastgate airport; independent house.
- Eight thatched suites on stilts; the Royal and Malewane residences with their own pools, chef and butler; the spa; the library lounge; twice-daily drives with a master tracker.
- Three MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 selection; holds five-star standing.
Rooms at Royal Malewane
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Luxury Suites
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Royal Suites
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Luxury Farm Suites
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Aloe Rooms
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Luxury Tented Suites
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Good to know
- Check-in from 14:00
- Check-out by 11:00
- Address — 1380 Hoedspruit
The neighborhood
Greater Kruger: Hoedspruit
The private reserves north of the Orpen gate, with the most private lodges of the region. The bush is open, the Drakensberg escarpment stands on the horizon and Hoedspruit's Eastgate airport lies forty-five minutes away.
- The bush of the reserve, below the walkways.
- Hoedspruit's Eastgate airport, forty-five minutes by road.
- Johannesburg, an hour and twenty minutes by scheduled flight to Eastgate.
“The apotheosis of the traditional safari camp: eight palatial thatched suites on stilts above the bush of the Greater Kruger.”
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