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Royal Malewane

Hoedspruit, Northern, South Africa · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Royal Malewane

Royal Malewane exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age, while offering every modern comfort. Africa’s most qualified guiding team delivers unrivalled game viewing in pristine surroundings. Experience the wild heart of the African bush in comfort, style and seclusion at Royal Malewane, The Royal Portfolio’s safari collection in the Greater Kruger. Choose from four luxury safari lodges: Malewane Lodge, Waterside, Farmstead, and Masiya’s Camp, each offering a series of exquisite suites. For ultimate privacy, select one of our exclusive-use private villas: Africa House, Waterside House, or Farmhouse.

The Most Qualified Guiding Team in Africa Royal Malewane is often referred to as the ‘Harvard of the Bush’. That’s because of the guiding team’s unyielding passion for learning and their ambition not just to be the best, but to raise the standards of the industry as a whole. All the Guides at Royal Malewane hold the highest professional Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) qualifications, as well as advanced rifle handling certificates.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability (not applicable to Royal Suites or Africa House)
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
  • Guests choice of ONE of the following:$100 USD equivalent Resort Credit per booking to be used against boutique purchases, once during stay
  • $100 USD equivalent Donation per booking to the philanthropic, conservation and sustainability projects of The Royal Portfolio Foundation, once during stay
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

Current offers

  • Stay 6, Pay 5 at Royal Malewane Safari Lodges | The Royal Offer — through 2026-12-19 · THE ROYAL OFFER - STAY 6, PAY 5 Stay six (6) nights and only pay for five (5) nights. *This offer can be combined to include other Royal Portfolio Properties for the addition of safari, coastal, culture and art stay experiences. The Royal Portfolio properties include: Royal Malewane Safari Lodges - Greater Kruger National Park The Silo Hotel - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town La Residence - Cape Winelands, Franschhoek Birkenhead House - Hermanus Inclusive of Virtuoso Amenities. CONTACT: To book: reservations@trp.travel or +27216705502 More information: Werner Krause (Sales Manager - North America)…
  • Masiya's Camp Opening Offer — through 2027-02-28 · Masiya's Camp Opening Offer BOOK AND STAY FOR FIVE NIGHTS AND ONLY PAY FOR FOUR Enjoy a complimentary night when you book a combination of 5 nights at Masiya’s Camp and The Silo Hotel. VALID FROM 1 MARCH 2025 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2027 (Excluding 20 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 and 20 December 2026 - 5 January 2027) Minimum 3 nights at Masiya’s Camp Complimentary night applied at The Silo Hotel Offer is based on a Silo Room at The Silo Hotel and a Luxury Tented Suite at Masiya’s Camp This offer may be used in succession with other offers, but cannot be combined Valid for new bookings only Standard…
  • Royal Malewane Combination Offer — through 2027-02-28 · Royal Malewane Combination Offer BOOK AND STAY FOR FIVE NIGHTS AND ONLY PAY FOR FOUR Enjoy a complimentary night when you book a combination of 5 nights at any two Royal Malewane lodges. VALID FROM 1 MARCH 2025 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2027 (Excluding 20 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 and 20 December 2026 - 5 January 2027) Minimum 2 lodges to be booked Offer excludes Aloe Rooms at Waterside Lodge The complimentary night will apply to the lowest lodge rate This offer may be used in succession with other offers, but cannot be combined Valid for new bookings only Standard terms and conditions apply

In the know

Waterside lodge has an excellent kids club.

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereAvoca Road 1542, Hoedspruit, Northern, South Africa
CategoryLodge / Safari
Property typeLodge, Ranch, Camp
Hotel groupThe Royal Portfolio
Rooms22
Room types8
Nearest airportHoedspruit Airport (HDS) · 13 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleCasual
Known forAdventure, Seclusion, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • Malewane Royal Suite — Sleeps 4 Approx. 510m2 | 5490ft2 With two expansive en-suite bedrooms, a sprawling deck, a vast living room and dining area and private services at your…
  • Malewane Africa House Safari Villa — Sleeps 12 Approx. 1448m2 | 15583ft2 Redesigned by Owner Liz Biden, Africa House is now bigger, bolder and brighter. The original Biden family bush homestead…
  • Waterside House Safari Villa — Sleeps 8, children of all ages welcome Approx. 300m2 | 3229ft2 A spacious four-bedroomed private villa that truly captivates the tranquility of the bush and…
  • Farmhouse Safari Villa — Sleeps 6 adults, 2 children Approx. 636m2 | 6845ft2 A three and a half bedroom exclusive-use villa with private services. Unwind on the magnificent deck with a…
  • Malewane Luxury Suite — Sleeps 2 Approx. 165m2 | 1780ft2 Our spacious Luxury Suites provide an elegant refuge in the heart of the bush complete with a private pool, an outdoor gazebo…
  • Waterside Luxury Suite — Sleeps 1 or 2 Approx. 155m2 | 1668ft2 The extravagant size of all the Luxury Suites means that space is the ultimate indulgence. Children of all ages are…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Kitchenette · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service

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