Exceptional guiding team and rare black-rhino sightings; private plunge-pool suites with elegant mahogany furnishings; award-winning Bush Spa and wellness treatments in the heart of the bush; personalised fine dining under stars or on deck; access into the famed safari country of the Kruger National Park with exclusive reserve privileges.

Royal Malewane blends old-world colonial elegance with wild African wilderness. From the moment you arrive, escorted along raised pathways through bushveld to your thatched canopy suite, you sense the difference. Each detail is crafted to offer comfort, indulgence and authenticity. As you step onto your private deck, pool shimmering, the waterhole beckons with elephants and antelope within sight.

Here, luxury and nature share a stage. The lodge’s guiding team is acclaimed for its knowledge and dedication. The décor channels timeless safari style — four-poster beds, Persian rugs, dark wood and natural materials. Privacy is profound: small guest numbers, exclusive vehicles, and a reserve where you feel far removed from crowds.

The deeper description below shows how dining, rooms, spa and game drives weave together to offer guests an unforgettable stay in the bush.

Meals at Royal Malewane are more than dining: they’re moments. You might begin the day with breakfast on your suite deck as giraffes stroll past. Lunch could be a relaxed veranda affair with views over the waterhole. Evening brings bush dinners under canvas near the firepit or candle-lit terraces. The chef crafts menus based on your preferences, and the sommeliers match wines with the flavours of the Lowveld. Whether gourmet cuisine or local creative dishes, every course feels personal, refined yet rooted in place.

Beyond your suite you’ll find the Bush Spa — named one of the best in a safari setting — complete with steam room, heated lap-pool, hair salon and courtyard. 

 The main lodge offers lounges and a library, elevated walkways linking each guest area, a boutique for curated safari and local items. Plunge-pools outside each suite frame views of the bush. Game-viewing vehicles are limited to two per sighting to enhance privacy and avoid crowds.

• Luxury Suites: Six one-bedroom suites with king-size four-poster beds, indoor and outdoor showers, freestanding roll-top baths, private deck and plunge-pool. 
• Royal Suites: Two two-bedroom suites with all the amenities of the luxury suite plus extra living space, private chef and butler service. 
• Africa House (exclusive use): Ideal for families or groups, six ensuite bedrooms, private chef/catering, your own guide and vehicles. 

Every room is designed for comfort, elegance and connection with the wild beyond your deck.

• Twice-daily game drives into the adjacent Kruger wilderness, with expert ranger and tracker team. 
• Guided bush walks for close-up encounters with flora and smaller fauna. 
• Birding safaris and specialist photographic drives for enthusiasts. 
• Spa treatments, yoga, wellness experiences for downtime.

Optional extras: hot-air balloon over the Lowveld, helicopter flights, golf at Leopard Creek (nearby) for those seeking something different.

"Royal Malewane delivers a safari experience that feels personal, exceptional and entirely immersive. With only a handful of guests at any time, the guiding team ensures your expedition into the bush is tailored and intimate. The suites offer not just comfort but a sense of sanctuary as the world’s wildlife roam nearby. It’s rare to find a place where luxury does not overshadow nature, but rather honours it — and this lodge does exactly that."

✓ Private plunge-pool in each suite

✓ Bush-spa with steam room & lap-pool

✓ Twice-daily game drives

✓ Boutique and library

✓ Wi-Fi throughout

✓ Indoor & outdoor showers in rooms

✓ Butler/chef service in Royal Suites

✓ Fitness gym

✓ Air-conditioned suites

✓ Child-friendly and exclusive-use villa options