Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve
3.5 star property

Comfortable hotel with 4 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property entrance
View from room
Meeting facility
Reception

Overview of Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Limpopo, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 6191
  • Popular LocationSiyafunda Conservation28 min drive
  • Popular LocationMakalali Game Reserve67 min drive
  • Popular LocationSelati Game Reserve118 min drive
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Room options

Main Lodge Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

River Lodge Thatched Suites

cleanliness

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hoedspruit

Located in Hoedspruit, Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is in a provincial park. Jessica the Hippo is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Makalali Game Reserve and Karongwe Private Game Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Siyafunda Conservation - 28 min drive
  • Makalali Game Reserve - 67 min drive
  • Selati Game Reserve - 118 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 148 min drive

About this property

Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve

All-inclusive family-friendly hotel in a provincial park
Free continental breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a free manager's reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Makalali Dining Hall, the onsite restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a gift shop, and game drive on site
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free internet and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and childcare services

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Restaurants on site

  • Makalali Dining Hall

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Deck/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 315 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 5 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Makalali Game
Makalali Private Game Reserve Hoedspruit
Makalali Private Game Reserve Lodge Hoedspruit
Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Hotel
Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Hoedspruit
Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve All Inclusive
Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Hotel Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7 AM–5 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve on Apr 16, 2024 start from CA $325.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve located?

This family-friendly Hoedspruit hotel is located in a provincial park, 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Makalali Game Reserve, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Selati Game Reserve and Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp.

Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zaheer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for big 5
Excellent for bush lovers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tumelo

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great new hotel - super rooms
We spent a long weekend at this reserve - two adults and a teen. The hotel was lovely - new rooms and well-designed open, communal spaces. We booked two rooms and it was a bonus that they could be made to be interleading. The hotel rooms are exactly that - hotel rooms - and maybe lacking some of the charm of free-standing lodge units but very comfortable and well-appointed. The guide and tracker were friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed our game drives. It was great to be able to go off-road to get closer to rhino and cheetah. Whilst this is a big 5 reserve, you do travel the same roads quite a bit but the guide made an effort to vary things up on each drive and to go look for specific animals. The food was nice - and not as "conference-like" as the bigger Ivory Tree Aha resort - but not knock-your-socks-off amazing. The downside of a smaller lodge is slightly less variety and choice - but to me still better than endless buffets. Aha is running some specials where kids stay free. What this meant was that over the long weekend there were lots of noisy children in the pool and running around at the boma dinner. The hotel manager did make a plan for us to go to the quieter pool at the nearby smaller lodge which was very kind of her. Unfortunately though listening to a child play a loud game on a phone all the way through the boma dinner compromised the "peace of the bush" experience. Overall - we would go again. We had a great stay and thought it was good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and game park, not so good food
Overall the stay was excellent based on the accommodation and the rangers taking us to see the most amazing array of wild animals. The only downside were the quality of the food and too many over attentive waiters and waitresses who must learn to be not so keen to remove your drink or plate, especially when you or your dining partner are still eating!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best customer service
The customer service was absolutely above and beyond. You are treated like family. Room and lodge area is absolutely beautiful and the food was amazing. I will definitely book at Makalali again for my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safarimazing
We had an amazing stay, all the staff were extremely friendly and it was amazing to be living in the bush with all of the luxury conveniences in a very clean and organised lodge. Shout out to Lovedeliah (camp host), Stanley (game drive tracker), and Louise (game drive guide). The wifi was very weak around the property but you're in the bush so it was ok to be off the grid for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay
Beautiful facilities, super comfortable room, great staff, food was ok but not a highlight. We got to see most animals from very up close on the safari however most of the time we are just driving thru the bushes, I can’t compare to other areas but I guess it’s normal. Only weird thing is paying a lot for an all inclusive resort and having to pay separately for water :/
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Ralph M, Pretoria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It has seen its days ... but they are over!
We are repeat guests that will not come back again. The offerings of activities beside game Drives i s zero, food is good prepared but basic (Pap and Chicken and Wors) Far to expensive for what is offered, there is not even a mini bar, the shampoo stinks and the whole lodge has been due for maintennance for more than five years.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best reserve
A+ Great property, great service