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Waterside

Where water and wilderness meet, there is a natural flow to each day.

Stay at Waterside

Luxury Suites

The extravagant size of all the Luxury Suites means that space is the ultimate indulgence. Children of all ages are welcome should a private vehicle be booked (subject to availability).

Sleeps 2

Approx. 155m2 | 1668ft2

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Baobab Suite

Feel the comforts of home merge with the rustic wilderness beyond your private deck in the two-bedroomed Baobab Suite.​⁠ Children of all ages are welcome.

Sleeps 4

Approx. 280m2 | 3014ft2

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Aloe Rooms

Savour the splendour of nature from your private deck and swimming pool. Children of all ages are welcome in the Aloe Rooms should a private vehicle be booked (subject to availability).

Sleeps 2

Approx. 100m2 | 1076ft2

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Designed for families

A family-friendly lodge in every aspect, Waterside’s spacious suites enjoy direct access to the reception, dining areas, library, family games room, spa, and gym. Accommodating up to 16 guests at any one time, this lodge is a sociable, relaxed space for all to enjoy.

Highlights at Waterside

Meeting all requirements, we offer kosher safaris.

Wellness is a way of life at our Reflections Wilderness Spa.

The Royal Rangers Club: Turning natural curiosity into unforgettable discoveries.

Beyond the Ordinary - exceptional safari experiences in the Greater Kruger.

Waterside Location

testimonial

This was a unique experience of a life time. Everything was superb, luxurious and well executed. Everything was looked into the most scrupulous details with a true sense of classic safari romance. Their night-game drives are a must, Fantastic!

E. Vercelli

Guest

Royal Malewane

I thought I liked things simple and sepia in the bush in Africa. And why bother with a plunge pool when you have an elephant at the watering hole to contemplate? But that was before I spent a long weekend at The Farmstead at Royal Malewane. Long live fuschia, turquoise, and emerald green, I say – how fresh. As for the plunge pool, there is no place better from which to take in the sights and sounds of a hot African afternoon.

Klara Glowczewska

Executive Travel Editor, Town & Country

Royal Malewane

It takes daring and smarts to step away from neutral zones and break out in colours that only nature has the courage to do. The result is Africa House. Africa House has not only been populated with furniture sourced from Liz Biden’s wide travel, she has also introduced a riot of accent colour that would fail in the hands not quite as skilled and savvy.

Les Aupiais

Private Edition

Royal Malewane

Never before had I experienced the wonders of Africa like this. Royal Malewane is a magical place that stays in your mind forever. I’m always dreaming of going back with my grandson so he too can experience the true Africa and the splendour of the lodge and it’s staff.

Kelly Hoppen

MBE

Royal Malewane

One of my first experiences in the bush, staying at Royal Malewane, was the extreme comfort of it all. Every detail was perfection, from the bed linen to the Lapsang Souchong in the tea caddy.

Liz Rees-Jones

Founding Director, Conde Nast

Royal Malewane

This was a unique experience of a life time. Everything was superb, luxurious and well executed. Everything was looked into the most scrupulous details with a true sense of classic safari romance. Their night-game drives are a must, Fantastic!

E. Vercelli

Guest

Royal Malewane

I thought I liked things simple and sepia in the bush in Africa. And why bother with a plunge pool when you have an elephant at the watering hole to contemplate? But that was before I spent a long weekend at The Farmstead at Royal Malewane. Long live fuschia, turquoise, and emerald green, I say – how fresh. As for the plunge pool, there is no place better from which to take in the sights and sounds of a hot African afternoon.

Klara Glowczewska

Executive Travel Editor, Town & Country

Royal Malewane

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