Aha Makalali Private Game Lodge (River Lodge)  

In Hoedspruit’s private bushveld—Aha Makalali Private Game Reserve sits inside a provincial park near Lourene Game Farm and the Blyde Olifants Conservancy, about 25 miles from the Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp. This all-inclusive game reserve lodge is made for safari seekers and bush escapes.

Thirty individually decorated rooms bring warm, simple décor and creature comforts like pillowtop beds with premium bedding, mini‑bars, slippers and private bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Public spaces include a bar, a restaurant and a quiet library, with elevator access and services geared for families and guests with mobility needs.

Go on safari adventures, then cool off in one of four outdoor pools. Enjoy a massage room/spa treatments, a kids’ playroom, concierge services, private check‑in/out, laundry and free self parking. Wake up to bushveld mornings and unwind at the bar after a day on the reserve.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. The property offers a 24‑hour front desk and multilingual staff, and a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Makalali Dining Hall serves onsite meals and the bar/lounge keeps cocktails flowing. The hotel is all‑inclusive—meals and many beverages are included—plus a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30–9:30 AM and a reception is held on select days (some special dinners or items may incur extra charges).