Where is Makalali Private Game Reserve?

Makalali Private Game Reserve is in Limpopo, South Africa.

Does Makalali Private Game Reserve have the Big Five?

Yes. Makalali Private Game Reserve is a Big Five area, home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

What wildlife can you see near Makalali Private Game Reserve?

In Limpopo, commonly recorded species include animals such as Rock Monitor, Black Mamba, Nile Crocodile, Nyala and birds including Tropical Boubou, Racket-tailed Roller, Grey-headed Parrot, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.

When is the best time to visit Makalali Private Game Reserve?

The best time to visit Makalali Private Game Reserve is Dry winter for game viewing (May-Oct).

What is there to do at Makalali Private Game Reserve?

Popular activities at Makalali Private Game Reserve include guided game drives, bush walks.

Where can you stay near Makalali Private Game Reserve?

Spekboom lists stays in and near Makalali Private Game Reserve, from inside-park camps to nearby lodges. Every booking funds conservation.

Where to stay in and near Makalali Private Game Reserve

A Big Five reserve in the Greater Kruger lowveld

Limpopo, South Africa

Big Five

About Makalali Private Game Reserve

Makalali is a private Big Five reserve in the lowveld west of Kruger, near Hoedspruit and Gravelotte, within the Greater Makalali conservancy. Mopane and mixed bushveld along the Makhutswi River hold lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, with guided game drives and walks run by the lodges. It is less visited than the reserves that border Kruger directly, and an easy drive from Hoedspruit's airport.

Things to do: Guided game drives · Bush walks