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Makanyi Private Game Lodge

Timbavati, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Makanyi·Info checked October 2026

Makanyi is an eight-suite lodge in the Timbavati. The rate includes meals, drinks, two game drives a day, bush walks, picnics, gym and laundry.

Pool suites
Two-bedroom Marula Suite
Laundry included
Drinks included
Accommodation5 luxury suites, 2 pool suites and the two-bedroom Marula Suite
OperatorMakanyi
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children12 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Timbavati; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Laundry includedGymPrivate pool

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Small camp: 8 rooms
  • Private or plunge pools
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • No children under 12
  • Conservation levy on top: €214 for your group
  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
  • Among the pricier Timbavati lodges for your dates
  • Exact location not published by our sources

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

5 luxury suites, 2 pool suites and the two-bedroom Marula Suite. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Nov – 19 Dec 20261 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026R31,000€1,678

All inclusive, per person sharing (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists a stay-4-pay-3 offer). Other periods aren't published there. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levy≈ R660 pp / night (estimate)
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included

Timbavati conservation levy is extra; Safari.com doesn't state the amount here (R660 pppn is listed for other Timbavati lodges). Laundry included.

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

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Your trip details
Makanyi Private Game Lodge (Timbavati, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Luxury suite

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Timbavati

Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa10 km
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersAsk the lodge about transfers.
AccessTimbavati Private Nature Reserve. We don't have a verified map position, so it isn't pinned.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveTimbavati

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
Children12 and older; younger children only on exclusive use. A third person 12–18 in a Luxury Suite pays 50%.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€1,714 pp / night all-in€10,285 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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