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Makanyi Private Game Lodge offers a truly unique and intimate experience, set in a secluded part of the Timbavati where there are no other lodges—just a handful of private homes—and allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the bush, creating the feeling of having the entire wilderness all to yourself.
No children under 14 years of age are permitted in any suite unless the lodge is booked on an exclusive basis.
The lodge offers five spacious Luxury Suites with an open-plan design, boasting stunning views of the bush and waterhole. Each suite features custom-made furnishings, indoor and outdoor showers, freestanding bathtubs, and a cozy gas fireplace.
For enhanced privacy, the lodge also offers two Luxury Pool Suites, complete with private plunge pools and breathtaking bush views. Families and small groups can opt for the expansive Marula Suite, which includes two en-suite bedrooms, a dining room, and a spacious living room with cable TV.
With all meals served at the main lodge, guests can indulge in home comforts while fully immersing themselves in the natural beauty of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
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Time is luxury. We streamline your choices for the perfect safari.
✅ Free travel insurance before 31 Dec 2025
✅ An expert will reach out to you within 24 hours
✅ SAFARI.COM voted Africa's Leading Safari Company in the World Travel Awards 2024 + 2025
✅ Same price as booking direct, with expert care included
✅ With you before, during and after your safari
✅ We handle it all. Flights, transfers, lodging & activities
December 5, 2025
Hope the Safari itself is as good as the help provided by Kim!
We only just booked our safari which will take place next year, so I can only give my opinion on Kim Abrahams who was the lovely lady who guided us and managed our booking. Kim was wonderful, once we asked for our quote she replied and was present 100% to all our queries, replying super quickly, providing options and making the reservation a very pleasurable experience.
October 31, 2025
Great service
Clear and concise communication booking a Safari with Kim. Recommended flights that worked better than what we had planned so glad I asked.
October 20, 2025
Seamless, Stress-Free Safari Planning – An Unforgettable Experience
From the moment I sent an enquiry, Kim Abraham made the entire process seamless and effortless. Her replies were fast, thorough and incredibly helpful. She provided excellent recommendations and even secured a hold on the hotel we were interested in before we booked it, as there was only one room left (I did check directly with the hotel and was told they were fully booked!). Kim arranged every detail of our safari - flights, accommodation, park fees, everything - and the entire trip ran flawlessly. Entim Mara (the camp she recommended) was absolutely incredible, easily one of the highlights of our trip and provided the most magical experience. We would wholeheartedly recommend Kim and would book another trip with her in a heartbeat!
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