Makanyane Safari Lodge

Hidden in lush riverside forest, offering spectacular views of the Marico River and the surrounding bush and its wildlife, Makanyane Safari Lodge offers you the ultimate luxury safari experience within the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, which boasts 76,000 hectares of Big 5 game viewing territory. As well as elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo, the Reserve is also home to wild dog, cheetah, plains game including gemsbok, springbok, zebra and giraffe, and over 340 species of birds.

Makanyane Safari Lodge has earned an enviable reputation for its friendly service, outstanding cuisine and fine wine cellar.

In-between game drives, you can relax by lounging at the heated swimming pool, be pampered with a massage or aromatherapy on your private deck or in the bush spa, or unwind by exercising in the gym.

There is also a private sleep-out hide, hidden deep in the bush and overlooking a waterhole, where guests can spend the night sleeping out under the stars or watching game coming down to drink.

Each of the 8 luxurious suites has an open fronted lounge and a private sundeck. Glass walled bedrooms and bathrooms offer uninterrupted views of the bush and the Marico River.

The spectacular bathrooms have a freestanding bath as well as indoor and outdoor showers, and the wide, folding doors can be opened to allow the sounds and scents of the surrounding bush to join you while relaxing in the bathtub.

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