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Experience the timeless magic of Royal Malewane. A spectacular collection of luxury safari lodges and villas in the heart of the South African lowveld.
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Extraordinary game viewing in the Greater Kruger, fine cuisine, world-class service and an award-winning spa for the perfect stay. Experience the wild heart of the African bush in comfort, style and seclusion with a perfect stay at one of Royal Malewane’s three luxury safari lodges - Malewane, Farmstead or Waterside - each one embodying an exquisite vision of design and ultimate hospitality. Malew

ane is a classic bush-style lodge brimming with timeless luxury – including six Luxury Suites, two Royal Suites and Africa House. Farmstead offers a more contemporary experience, with three Luxury Farm Suites and Farmhouse, an intimate bush villa that is both stylish and comfortable. Waterside redefines the traditional safari experience with splashes of colour and a uniquely bold design. At Royal Malewane our guests experience Africa's wildlife and wilderness up close and personal. Be introduced to the wonders of the Greater Kruger ecosystem under the expert guidance and care of an award-winning safari team, both in your lodge and in the bush. Enjoy luxurious surroundings, magnificent hospitality, and an unrivalled South African safari experience. The most qualified guiding team in Africa delivers an unforgettable wildlife experience with conservation at the front and centre.

04/06/2026

The newest members of the Avoca pride 🤎

📷 Royal Malewane Guide
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02/06/2026

The sounds of Masiya’s Camp 😌🍃
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26/05/2026

Tucked within South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, Royal Malewane is a collection of four intimate luxury lodges and three exclusive-use villas defined by privacy, space and extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Led by Africa’s most qualified guiding team, each stay reveals the bush in its rarest form, from intimate wildlife encounters on game drive to still, starlit evenings delivered with warmth, refinement and a true sense of place.
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25/05/2026

One of the greatest joys of a safari experience is looking beyond the large animals and discovering the nuanced world of birding. Bold colours, intricate behaviours, and melodious calls are just a few reasons to appreciate them. Here are a few species you can learn about before you embark on your next safari.

1. African Hoopoe - The African Hoopoe is a shy, beautiful bird most often seen probing the ground with its long, slender bill in search of food.

2. White-Backed Vulture - These giant birds are highly endangered, spotted hundreds of metres up in the sky, covering great distances in search of food.

3. Helmeted Guineafowl - Travelling in large groups and foraging on the ground, these birds are hard to miss. Their noisy calls often mark the dawn and dusk chorus.

4. Black-Collared Barbet - With a diet comprised largely of fruit, the canopy of large fruiting trees is the best place to spot these striking birds.

5. Red-Crested Korhaan - This large, ground-dwelling bird is best known for its piercing call, heard repeatedly during the warmer months.

6. Yellow-Billed Hornbill - These curious, intelligent birds are a welcome sight around every corner. Their large beaks are used to forage and hunt a variety of prey, from insects to mice, frogs, and small snakes.

7. Yellow-Billed Oxpecker - Not to be confused with the more common Red-Billed Oxpecker, spotting these rarer birds is always a welcome treat. They are most often seen on large buffalo herds, picking ticks from the hides of these great bovines.

8. Cape Glossy Starling - Boldly iridescent, numerous, and intelligent, these birds are often seen following large herbivores through vegetation to hawk the insects disturbed in their wake. Their striking hues of blue and purple are caused by light refracting off their feathers.

9. Lilac-Breasted Roller - A favourite of many, these incredibly beautiful birds are scattered throughout the savannah, often seen perched at a vantage point, scanning for their next meal.
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22/05/2026

Weekend plans at Waterside House 🌿 Immersed in nature, unhurried and entirely your own.
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18/05/2026

Sharing space with these gentle giants is something we will never take for granted 🐘 To witness an elephant this close, moving softly through its world, is to feel deeply connected to something far greater than ourselves.
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14/05/2026

A reimagining is taking shape at Malewane Lodge and it seems the first guests couldn’t wait 🐘

Some ellies stopped by to inspect the new pools currently under construction, seemingly giving their seal of approval.
It feels fitting. A reminder that this place has always been led by nature and deeply connected to the landscape. The very essence of what makes Malewane Lodge so extraordinary.

More to come soon.
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08/05/2026

This week’s highlights beautifully captured by .wildlife 🦓

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06/05/2026

There’s no closer way to experience the bush than on foot at Royal Malewane.

On foot the bush reveals itself in its purest form.
Every step slows the world down. Tracks pressed into the sand, the distant call of birds, the quiet rustle of life unfolding around you. Ancient pathways guide the way, where every detail tells a story.

Led by our expert Field Guides and Trackers, each walk becomes something deeper, a rare connection to the land and its rhythm.

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Address

F5M4+GRV, Amanda
Hoedspruit
1380

Telephone

+27157930150

Website

http://www.royalmalewane.com/

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