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Royal Malewane, Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa
At a Glance...
Style: Classic colonial luxury
Our opinion: 5 star
Accommodation: 6 luxury suites, 2 x two bedroom suites (Royal & Malewane) and 1 x 6 bedroom Villa (Africa House)
And the kids? No children under 12 years old in the 6 luxury suites and children of any age in the 2 suites and Africa House
Activities: Game drives and game walks. The following optional activities can be arranged and are at extra cost: golf, helicopter trips, hot-air ballooning, a visit to the Endangered Wildlife Centre and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and a community tour
Season: All year round
Highlights: FGASA Gold Award Guides, The Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa, Chain des Rotisseurs Blazon Kitchen and the ultimate in privacy
Located in the Thornybush Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger Park, South Africa
Accommodating just twenty guests in the utmost colonial splendour, Royal Malewane is an exclusive retreat for those valuing privacy and personalised service. Six luxurious suites redefine the concepts of solitude and splendour - each of the walkway-linked suites feature outdoor terraces with private plunge pools, palatial bedroom/living area with fireplaces, vast indoor/outdoor bathrooms, antique armoires and four poster beds draped in crisp linen. The jewels in the lodge's crown, for those wanting unbridled opulence, are the Royal and Malewane Suites, which at 2360 square feet are amongst Africa's largest. These two suites include the complimentary services of a butler, private chef, game ranger and up to four complimentary massages per suite per day.
Celebrated chef, John Jackson, prepares world-class Pan-African cuisine that somehow manages to be both decadent and healthy - the food's sheer elegance creating an awesome contrast to the rustic African bush that surrounds you as you feast alongside the watering hole and fire, under a breathtakingly starry sky.
Royal Malewane is renowned for providing the pinnacle of luxury Big-5 game viewing and is privileged to have some of the highest qualified rangers, including the only working Master Tracker in Southern Africa.
Completely surrounded by the untamed African bush, the Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa is the perfect refuge for guests seeking relaxation. This sanctuary for the senses offers guests an indoor and outdoor treatment area, gym, double treatment rooms with spa baths, four casitas for post-treatment relaxation and a 25m heated lap pool. Indigenous oils and traditional ingredients provide a sensory experience with an unforgettable African touch, as the treatments available are inspired by African rituals. Should the short walk to the spa prove to be too taxing, treatments are also offered in the complete privacy of your suite.
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