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Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Timbavati Nature Reserve

Makanyi Private Game Lodge

Located in a quieter area of the picture-perfect Timbavati Nature Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park, Makanyi Private Game Lodge offers a sense of privacy and unspoilt wilderness.

Overlooking an active waterhole frequented by elephant, buffalo and plains game, the lodge combines elegant design with breathtaking scenery and exceptional wildlife viewing.

Luxurious suites, attentive hospitality, exceptional cuisine and expertly guided safaris combine to deliver an elegant and immersive safari experience in one of South Africa’s most exclusive private reserves. What truly set Makanyi apart is the warm family-owned hospitality, the sense of privacy and exclusivity and the personalised luxury experience.

Highlights

Makanyi Private Game Lodge

Sleep
 

The lodge features seven beautifully designed suites, each offering private decks, outdoor showers, freestanding bathtubs and uninterrupted views of the surrounding bushveld. Selected suites also include private plunge pools, creating an added sense of exclusivity and romance. From the comfort of their suites, the expansive viewing deck or the rim-flow pool overlooking the waterhole, guests can enjoy exceptional wildlife throughout the day.

Eat
 

Dining at Makanyi Private Game Lodge is a highlight of the safari experience, with a strong focus on fresh seasonal ingredients.

Guests can enjoy dining in a range of wonderful settings, from stylish indoor spaces to atmospheric boma dinners beneath the stars and bush breakfasts surrounded by the wilderness.

Each culinary experience is thoughtfully personalised, combining refined cuisine with warm, authentic hospitality.

Play
 

Guest can enjoy a range of exhilarating safari activities, from game drives with expert guides and trackers, to bush walks for a more intimate prospective of the Africa bush, to birdwatching, photographic safari experiences and star gazing.

The opportunities to encounter the Big Five, elusive wild dogs and the famous white lions of Timbavati are simply endless.

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