ROYAL MALEWANE
(Thornybush Private Game Reserve)


           
 


Introduction
Luxury meets the wild in the heart of Africa’s finest bushveld where Royal Malewane's expert guides and trackers ensure intimate game experiences and close sightings of the big five. Sumptuous dining is a signatory feature, as the lodge is the first to boast a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Blazon for cuisine. Best of all, being transported to the splendor of the African bushveld is effortless with established and easily accessible flights & road routes.

 
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Facilities
The plains of Africa stage an age-old drama; the perpetual tale of the hunter and the hunted. Watch this gripping epic unfold before your eyes from the bushveld’s ultimate vantage point. The opulence of a bygone era awaits you at Royal Malewane.

Boasting unparalleled views, the Royal Malewane Suites are the pinnacle of refinement and opulence. Luxurious appointments provide a neo-classical refuge in the untamed bush. Six Suites each accommodate two guests, wooden decks, rim-flow pool and thatched gazebos. 

Palatial, air-conditioned bedroom/sitting rooms feature a fireplace and canopied king-size bed, accompanied by an extravagant bathroom with a window-side Victorian bath, and indoor and outdoor showers. Elevated walkways link the suites to the main camp. Complimentary services include a private butler and chef, private game drives and up to 4 complimentary massages per suite per day. Only the wildlife witnesses guests relaxing in these private, ultra-luxurious suites.

Spa Treatments at Royal Malewane
The gym and spa facility offer health and skincare therapy by internationally qualified in-house therapists. You can enjoy a treatment of your choice at the luxurious spa; in the sala, with only nature surrounding; or you can even relax with a treatment in the complete privacy of your own suite.

Cuisine
World-class cuisine is the order of the day, with all meals and local beverages inclusive. Guests are treated to a full breakfast, lunch, high tea and gourmet dinner - all expertly prepared by its award-winning chef, who is on hand to cater for any special preferences or requests, be it a favourite dish for dinner under starlight in the boma or a pre-packed bush breakfast. With a staff to guest ratio of better than 2:1, Royal Malewane is able to offer expert personalised service of the highest order.

Activities
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. The expert ranger and master tracker (one of only two in South Africa) accompanies 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 dining areas.