Royal Malewane

Royal Malewane, nestled in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve within the Greater Kruger, is routinely ranked among the top three safari lodges on Earth. Part of Liz Biden's The Royal Portfolio — alongside La Residence and the Silo Hotel — it combines an extraordinary location with attention to detail that borders on obsessive.

The guiding team at Royal Malewane holds more FGASA qualifications than any other lodge in Africa. Every ranger is a specialist — in tracking, in birding, in the subtle art of reading the bush. This expertise translates into wildlife encounters that feel more personal and revelatory than anywhere else.

Accommodation ranges from the six main Luxury Suites (each with a heated pool and outdoor sala) to the two Royal Suites (with two bedrooms each), the six-bedroom Africa House for exclusive groups, and the newer Waterside Lodge and Farmstead properties that extend the Royal Malewane experience. The spa is world-class, the cuisine is outstanding, and the full mini-bar is included in the rate.