Makanyi Private Game Lodge | Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

An intimate eight-suite lodge located in a private, pristine area of the Timbavati which adjoins the world-famous Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Situated overlooking a permanent water hole, teeming with game, guest suites are a very generous 140sqm/1500sqft with two suites also having a plunge pool. One of the suites is two-bedroomed, ideal for couples or a small family (children over 12).

We keep things discreet! Makanyi has a limit of just three game drive vehicles, which with an area of 8000 hectares to cover means you’ll feel like you’re truly in the wilderness!

The lodge prides itself on its homely atmosphere with welcoming staff, superb cuisine and the utmost attention to detail.

We’ve been voted the #1 resort in South Africa and #2 best resort in the world by the prestigious Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2024, both in the USA and in the U.K.

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Makanyi Lodge Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross
Lodge entrance Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross
Entrance display Credit: Anja Meyer
Indoor dining area Credit: Anja Meyer
Main lodge Credit: Anja Meyer
Indoor seating area Credit: Anja Meyer
Indoor seating area Credit: Anja Meyer
Indoor seating area Credit: Anja Meyer
Indoor seating area Credit: Anja Meyer
Indoor bar area Credit: Anja Meyer
Photographic hub Credit: Anja Meyer
Main pool Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross
Outdoor dining area Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross
Breakfast
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Dining
Boma dining area Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross A warming fireside setting for an evening meal under the stars
Boma dinner Credit: Anja Meyer Head chef Tact
Outdoor seating area and boma Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross
Sunken boma Sit around the fire for pre dinner drinks
Sunken boma Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross Enjoy a drink under the stars with a view
Luxury Pool Suite Credit: Anja Meyer Bed and lounge area
Luxury Pool Suite Bed, desk and bathroom
Luxury Pool Suite Outdoor seating area
Luxury Pool Suite Pool loungers and pool
Luxury Suite Bed
Luxury Suite Lounge area
Luxury Suite Lounge area and decor
Luxury Suite Outdoor seating and loungers
Luxury Pool Suite and Luxury Suite outdoor shower Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross The exhilaration of an outdoor shower. Just you and the animals...
Luxury Pool Suite and Luxury Suite bathroom Credit: Andrew Clunies-Ross
Spa
Gym
Game drive vehicle Credit: Massimo da Silva Luxuriously comfortable game drive vehicles, complete with sundowner bar
Game drive vehicle Leaving the lodge on safari
Game drive vehicle Luxuriously comfortable game drive vehicles, complete with sundowner bar
Sundowner drink stop Sundowner anyone?
Game drive with Elephants A game drive with the Elephants
Star gazing on game drive Star gazing under the magnificent African sky
Reception outside Credit: Anja Meyer
Reception outside Credit: Anja Meyer
Reception inside Credit: Anja Meyer
Reception inside Credit: Anja Meyer
Curio shop Credit: Anja Meyer
Marula Suite indoor Credit: Anja Meyer
Marula Suite indoor Credit: Anja Meyer
Marula Suite indoor Credit: Anja Meyer
Marula Suite outdoor Credit: Anja Meyer
Marula Suite outdoor Credit: Anja Meyer
Marula Suite bedroom 2 Credit: Anja Meyer
Marula Suite bedroom 1 Credit: Anja Meyer

Your Stay

3 Nights

Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities

Fast Facts

Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

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