Makanyi Lodge is a private safari haven in the heart of the Timbavati Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger region.
Experience The lodge overlooks a permanent waterhole & is frequented by animals daily – so guests can sit on the deck while watching them drink or play in the water below.
Makani Lodge is the ideal choice for the discerning traveller looking for a luxurious Kruger safari experience & excellent wildlife sightings.
Stay The lodge offers 5 luxury suites, 2 luxury pool suites & 1 Maroela Suite.
Each open-plan luxury suite has an en-suite bathroom with indoor & outdoor shower, free-standing bathtub, lounge area with open fire, sun loungers & day beds on the deck, a Nespresso coffee machine & a terrace with beautiful views over the permanent waterhole.
Each of the 2 luxury pool suites has a private plunge pool.
The main area at Makanyi Lodge includes a dining area, bar, gym, library, pool & spa.
The Maroela Suite is a private unit with 2 bedrooms & comes with a private vehicle & guide as well as a large deck with pool & private boma giving guests a total of 366 sq metres (3 400 sq foot) to enjoy.
Activities Makanyi’s excellent location – right in the heart of Big 5 country allows for phenomenal game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
Passionate & knowledgeable guides will accompany guests on all drives & take them on a journey through wild Africa. Guests can expect to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, zebra, impala, hippo as well as special sightings like wild dog, cheetah & hyena.