Royal Malewane
Royal Malewane is a luxury lodge in the Thornybush with suites, two Royal Suites and the private Africa House, plus the separate Farmstead. The rate includes meals, South African wines and drinks, laundry, game drives, bush walks and airstrip transfers.
Private houses for families
Drinks and laundry included
Airstrip transfers
Spa
AccommodationMain lodge suites, two Royal Suites and Africa House, plus the separate Farmstead with its suites and Farmhouse
OperatorRoyal Portfolio
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children10 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Thornybush; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
SpaLaundry includedWi-Fi
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Close to Hoedspruit airport (≈ 12 km in a straight line)
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Only a “from” price is published, without dates
- Children from 10 only
- Among the pricier Thornybush lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
Main lodge suites, two Royal Suites and Africa House, plus the separate Farmstead with its suites and Farmhouse. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room for 2, from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R47,500 | €2,572 |
From R95,000 per suite per night for two (SA-Venues). No date ranges are given. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included
Conservation and community levies are extra (amount not stated). SA-Venues lists Wi-Fi, laundry and a full minibar as included.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Royal Malewane (Thornybush, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Luxury suite
Safari.com doesn't accept dates in a link, so clicking it copies your trip details above, ready to paste into the enquiry form. Prices there can differ from the published rates shown here.
Thornybush
Thornybush is a private reserve of about 14,000 hectares near Hoedspruit. In 2017 it removed its eastern fence with the Timbavati, which is itself unfenced from Kruger, so Thornybush became part of the open Greater Kruger system.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Thornybush Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 12 km
TransfersAirstrip transfers are included; transfers from airports are extra.
AccessThornybush; the reserve has a 1,200 m tarred airstrip. Pin from Krugerpark.co.za's directions page.
Coordinates-24.4139, 31.1583 (approximate)
ReserveThornybush
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 10 and older; younger children in the Royal Suites, Africa House or the Farmhouse.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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