Lodge
Makanyi Private Game Lodge
About the lodge
An overview of Makanyi Private Game Lodge .
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
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Mar 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Makanyi Private Game Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Full Board - All meals, beverages, two daily game drives, and daily activities in the lodge area
Special offer
ZAR 23,200
Normally ZAR 31,000
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2025
Full Board - All meals, beverages, two daily game drives, and daily activities in the lodge area
ZAR 31,000
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Full Board - All meals, beverages, two daily game drives, and daily activities in the lodge area
Special offer
ZAR 23,200
Normally ZAR 31,000
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 5 Jan-30 Jun | 1 Nov–19 Dec 2026, and 10 Jan–31 Mar 2027. Standard terms apply. Excludes 1 July–31 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026–09 Jan 2027. Not combinable with other offers.
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one of the couple’s accommodation costs. Minimum 2-night stay. Valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage. Offer is valid until 31 March 2026
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A closer look.
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