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Best air links are to Hoedspruit (HDS) airport followed by a (~45 min) drive to the lodge or fly to Kruger Mpumalanga/MQP, followed by a (~2–2.5 hrs) drive to the lodge; many guests also fly Federal Air direct to Royal Malewane (Jackalberry) Airstrip, then ~10–15 min game-viewer transfer to the lodge; self-drive from Johannesburg is ~5–6 hrs.
We stayed at Luxury Suite 3- inspired from the Lilac-Breasted Roller - all your Lila / Red tones! In general, guests who want near-constant wildlife activity ask for a Luxury Suite facing the main waterhole, families love the Baobab Suite for its two bedrooms and included private vehicle, while Aloe Rooms suit those wanting shorter walks to the main areas with their own plunge pools.
Menus are fully personalised each day, with lodge chefs riffing on South African flavors. Expect impala loin or pan-seared kingklip at dinner, playful comfort at lunch like popcorn chicken with truffle fries, fresh-baked cookies and Amarula hot chocolate on chilly mornings, and excellent all-South-African wines and a large variety of G&Ts. Private bush dinners and waterhole-view decks are part of the theatre.
Neutral layers for crisp winter dawns and warm summer storms, light rain shell, wide-brim hat, polarized sunglasses, swimsuit for your private pool, soft duffel for light aircraft limits, camera beanbag or strap for long lenses, and closed shoes for bush walks.
Enjoy a meal at any of their other lodges during your stay for a change of setting, ask the team to stage dinner on the deck beside the waterhole when elephants are about, and drop by the on-site Conservation & Research Centre for a short talk between drives.
Your stay supports the Royal Malewane Foundation’s counter-poaching K9 unit, education at local schools and crèches, and research via the new Conservation & Research Centre, a hub for scientists and community training that guests can visit.
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