Makanyi Private Game Lodge

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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.

Highlights

  • Private and secluded bush experience
  • 6-seater game drive vehicle – "Window Seat Guaranteed"
  • Tailor-made game drives
  • Incredible wildlife encounters from the comfort of your room or the dining area
  • Gourmet South African cuisine – locally sourced
  • Romantic in-room dining experience
  • Starlit Boma dining experience

You Should Know

No children under 14 years of age are permitted in any suite unless the lodge is booked on an exclusive basis.

The Detail

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.

Price Includes

  • All meals and beverages offered at Makanyi
  • Two daily game drives
  • Other daily activities taking place in the lodge area, such as bush walks, picnics, and seasonal star gazing
  • Use of the gym
  • Laundry service
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Rates & Pricing

Stay Pay SPECIAL
Last minute SPECIAL
Combo SPECIAL
Family SPECIAL
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$ 880 USD
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$ 880 USD
Rates are starting prices per person, per night sharing.
With specials, we always use the best promotion available, please contact our experts for more guidance.
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We are able to arrange travel insurance that will make this booking totally refundable.

Packages that include this lodge

5-Day Ultra Luxurious Timbavati Fly-In Safari
INCLUSIONS:
  • 4 Nights in a luxury pool suite at Makanyi Private Game Lodge
  • 2 Game drives daily in an open game drive vehicle
  • Bush walks, picnics, star gazing at Makanyi Private Game Lodge
  • All meals & beverages
  • Return Flights OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • Return transfers from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Makanyi Private Game Lodge
  • Levies Included
  • Laundry Services
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June 25, 2025
Kim customized our trip to make it…
Kim customized our trip to make it perfect for us and at our own pace! She couldn’t have kept us more informed and was a pleasure to work with!
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