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Location:
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Royal Malewane is situated
within the greater Kruger National Park in South Africa and is approximately
50km (30mi) from Hoedspruit.
Luxury, in its
purest form, transcends both the material and the sensual. It is a
pannier for the soul, suspended quietly in space and time, high above
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Accommodations:
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Each of the six
freestanding and private suites rests in harmony with its magnificent
surroundings with a rich deck wood terrace, thatched gazebo and
spillway pool finding easy residence in nature.
The joys of a bygone
era await you at Royal Malewane, situated within the greater Kruger
National Park in South Africa. Accommodating a maximum of 16 guests in
the utmost colonial splendor, Royal Malewane is an exclusive getaway
for those who value privacy, personalized service and the best game
viewing Africa has to offer.
The
colonial style of the lodge is especially visible inside the
suites, which features a palatial air-conditioned bedroom/sitting
room with a fireplace, antique furniture and canopied king-size
bed as well as an extravagant bathroom with a window-side
Victorian bath and indoor and outdoor showers. The suites
luxurious interior appointments draw inspiration from the grand
colonial ethos; neo-classical refuge in the raw uncompromising
bush.
Here, after a long day of exhilarating game viewing, you can
journey into dream's domain draped in Ralph Lauren linen, as the
lion-roars echo through your window of stars. |
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Stretching out
majestically in the shade of Acacia thorn and boasting panoramic
views, the Royal Suite is the pinnacle of refinement and opulence
and is the largest in Africa at 210 square meters. This ultra
luxurious private hideaway accommodates four guests in two
en-suite rooms, private lounge and dining facilities.
Complimentary services include a private butler and chef, masseuse
and private game drives.
Dining is a grand affair with the very best china, silver and
crystal set against crisp white napery. Only the wildlife
witnesses guests relaxing in the private Jacuzzi and pool. Guests wishing
to arrive incognito may request the use of a helicopter or
executive jet.
Royal Malewane is
for those who would like to escape the constraints of modern
life to experience a synthesis of wildest Africa and age-old
colonial splendor. As the suites are set deep in the African
bush - this unspoilt paradise may not suit those who seek a
tame, sterile environment. Rather, it suits the more
adventurous traveler who wants to experience true Africa. We
are normally able to accommodate requests for singles and
since most groups mix together, guests traveling alone are
unlikely to feel excluded.
Because of its unique size and exclusive nature, Royal
Malewane is suited to being reserved in its entirety for
family gatherings or close friends wishing to have the camp
exclusively. To appreciate all that Royal Malewane has to
offer, we recommend a minimum of a two-night stay.
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Game
Viewing Activities:
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Savage. Inspiring.
Humbling. A myriad of emotions flow, as eyes and mind open to the
revelations lying in wait among thicket and shadow. The Big Five. And
a million more. Up close and intensely personal, the spirit of the
wild utterly seduces your senses. Every beat of your heart rustles in
thorn and thistle, every breath you take sways and bends the tall
grasses. You are at one.
Game viewing at
Royal Malewane provides guests with the best opportunities for seeing
the natural abundance of big game on the 12000 ha Reserve, home of the
“Big Five” – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Over 250
recorded bird species are also to be found in the Reserve. Game
viewing is tailored to guests’ individual needs, either by open Land
Rover or on foot. Our expert ranger and master tracker (one of only
two in South Africa) accompany the guests.
The order of the day is usually: Early
morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast. Thereafter,
guests can enjoy the luxury of the camp before lunch is served. An
afternoon game drive and sundowners follow the sumptuous high tea,
culminating in a night drive in search of exciting nocturnal game.
Dinner is served under the African sky or with silver & crystal in the
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Try a two and a half
hour big game experience on an elephant at Camp Jabulani – named after
the elephant Jabulani,, who was just a year when he became trapped in
a mud pool near Phalaborwa. His herd attempted to rescue him but to no
avail. Human intervention was called for and Jabulani was rescued.
With no place to go, Lente Roode of Kapama Game Reserve took Jabulani
in. After a few years the search for a family for Jabulani brought
about the merger between Lenta Roode and Rory Hensman’s 12 Elephants
from Zimbabwe. All thirteen elephants are now based at Camp Jabulani
on Kapama.
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All the elephants
have saddles, which can seat two people. The saddle has a pommel to
hold onto and stirrups to support your legs and feet. A maximum of 17
people can be accommodated per safari.
Both morning
elephant safari and evening elephant safaris are available. Recommended dress is
long pants with closed shoes. We suggest taking along a jacket to keep
you warm. |
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Rates:
 Please contact us for a suggested
itinerary and quote
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