Malewane Lodge houses an elegant reception area as well as an air-conditioned library, curio shop, dining area, and sitting area. There is also an on-site gym, lap pool, and spa. Dining is a leisurely affair at Malewane Lodge. While native wildlife graze at the busy waterhole below, guests feast on gourmet dinners that feature traditional dishes and South African wines. For a highly memorable meal, dinners can be enjoyed outdoors in the boma, complete with traditional singing and dancing, flame-grilled delicacies, sounds of the night creatures, and beauty of the African stars. An even more private and romantic meal can be arranged under the Bedouin tent with its dazzling Moroccan lanterns.

The Royal Malewane lodges are located on a private reserve within South Africa’s renowned Greater Kruger National Park. One of Africa’s most well-known conservation areas, the Kruger claims nearly 150 species of large mammals, more than any other African game reserve. Webcams are set up to catch sight of the “big five”: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. In addition to supporting packs of endangered African wild dog, the park is home to many other animals including zebra, cheetah, giraffe, hippo, wildebeest, impala, and spotted hyena. Over 500 bird species have been spotted in the park, and indigenous reptiles include the black mamba and crocodile.