Title: Visit Makalali Game Reserve: 2026 Travel Guide for Makalali Game Reserve, Phalaborwa | Expedia.com [Hotels in Makalali Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Makalali-Game-Reserve-Hotels.d3000000334.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Makalali Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Makalali-Game-Reserve-Vacation-Rentals.d3000000334.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Makalali Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Makalali-Game-Reserve.d3000000334.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Makalali Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Makalali-Game-Reserve.d3000000334.Car-Rental-Guide)[Makalali Game Reserve Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Makalali-Game-Reserve.d3000000334.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Makalali Game Reserve ## Travel Guide ## Visit Makalali Game Reserve Things to do Adventure by day, relaxation by night. That's what awaits at Makalali Game Reserve. Enjoy the property's amenities and then step out and explore the landscapes around you. You'll want to have your camera at the ready when you visit this small country house. It draws many travelers who come to [Limpopo](https://www.expedia.com/Limpopo.dx553248622833072326). Also worthy of a few photographs is Siyafunda Conservation. Not far from Makalali Game Reserve, it's another of this area's big drawcards. - Makalali Game Reserve Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Makalali Game Reserve ![Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2350000/2343600/2343567/26dc42be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve Limpopo Hoedspruit Limpopo Book a stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews) Excellent for big 5 Excellent for bush lovers Reviewed on Jan 9, 2021 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=2343567&PinnedHotelID=2343567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000334) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=2343567&PinnedHotelID=2343567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000334) ![Toro River by Newmark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121670000/121660500/121660413/bf1a8c6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toro River by Newmark D202 Gravelotte Road Makalali Game Reserve Limpopo Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Blyde Olifants Conservancy is located ... 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Enjoy free parking, a garden, and furnished balconies or patios. Popular attraction Lourene Game Farm is located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Xidulu-Safari-Lodge.h115367109.Hotel-Information) ![Franks Bush Camp](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117760000/117751900/117751870/4e92f4e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Franks Bush Camp Portion 152 of the Farm Guernsey Hoedspruit Limpopo Stay at this chalet in Hoedspruit. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Drakensig Golf ... [](https://expedia.com/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Franks-Bush-Camp.h117751870.Hotel-Information) ![Blyde River Cabin Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305100/13305041/4aa2e953_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blyde River Cabin Guesthouse Portion 20 Middlesex Farm Hoedspruit Limpopo Stay at this vacation home in Hoedspruit. 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While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Letaba-Elephant-Hall-Phalaborwa.d553248635171403874.Vacation-Attraction) #### Phalaborwa Gate Explore the great outdoors at Phalaborwa Gate, a lovely green space in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Phalaborwa-Gate-Phalaborwa.d6225118.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hans Merensky Golf Estate Enjoy a round of golf in Phalaborwa at Hans Merensky Golf Estate. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Hans-Merensky-Golf-Estate-Phalaborwa.d553248621555650979.Vacation-Attraction) #### President Kruger Park After visiting President Kruger Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/President-Kruger-Park-Phalaborwa.d906678901531660288.Vacation-Attraction) #### Masorini Archaeological Site Learn about the local history of Phalaborwa with a stop at Masorini Archaeological Site. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.com/Masorini-Archaeological-Site-Phalaborwa.d553248621555650981.Vacation-Attraction) #### Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp Learn about the local history of Gravelotte with a stop at Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Boabab-Tree-At-Leydsdorp-Phalaborwa.d553248621555650980.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kruger National Park Morning Safari 2 people minimum ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2948263/45cca87c-50fa-465c-9a39-9e43778ea222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kruger National Park Morning Safari 2 people minimum $49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kruger-national-park-morning-safari-2-people-minimum.a2948263.activity-details) ![5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/756351/144424cf-c8e9-40af-99bd-da1589eeceee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari $1,830 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-day-luxury-kruger-national-park-safari.a756351.activity-details) ![6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/756461/d15fb2a1-c976-4073-a7e2-ec929441598f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari $2,013 per traveler **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/6-day-luxury-kruger-national-park-safari.a756461.activity-details) ![4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/756577/02699670-dc34-4572-88de-a77698b9deaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari $1,140 per traveler **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-lodge-and-treehouse-kruger-national-park-safari.a756577.activity-details) ![4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/756276/1a839dda-a06b-4412-827b-802bef1b47f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari $1,647 per traveler **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-luxury-kruger-national-park-safari.a756276.activity-details) ![Full Day Kruger National Park Game Drive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2870296/8b2f1c6b-388f-44ad-a8ab-d9dba8728eb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Kruger National Park Game Drive $183 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-kruger-national-park-game-drive.a2870296.activity-details) [See all activities in Makalali Game Reserve](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Makalali-Game-Reserve.d3000000334.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Makalali Game Reserve ![Um leão na rodovia! A lion on the road. Karongwe Game Reserve Road 36 Hoedspruit Limpopo , South Africa. #OnTheRoad ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1439/697a1e2f-26f8-4c11-90f2-aad00a84c4bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hoedspruit ![The Ebenezer Dam located between Polokwane-Tzaneen in Limpopo Province of South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2147/826074d0-24e7-4e12-8068-d1f0fd7b998d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tzaneen ![338056117](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2789/185a8eb4-6ae5-429c-9df3-1b699d352e21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Phalaborwa - Cities near Makalali Game Reserve - Places of interest [Hoedspruit](https://expedia.com/Hoedspruit.dx1439)[Tzaneen](https://expedia.com/Tzaneen.dx2147)[Phalaborwa](https://expedia.com/Phalaborwa.dx2789) - [Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate ](https://expedia.com/Hoedspruit-Wildlife-Estate-Hoedspruit.d553248621561000407.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jessica the Hippo ](https://expedia.com/Jessica-The-Hippo-Hoedspruit.d553248621532476796.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ndzalama Wildlife Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Ndzalama-Wildlife-Reserve-Tzaneen.d553248621532404957.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp ](https://expedia.com/Boabab-Tree-At-Leydsdorp-Phalaborwa.d553248621555650980.Vacation-Attraction)