I have been on many wonderful safari holidays all over the world but with so much more to see and experience I have not been tempted to repeat a holiday. The exception that proves this rule is Makanyane. I have just been there for the third time (I will go every 3 years) and can't wait for my fourth visit.... more

There are no words to describe our experience at Makanyane Safari Lodge. The game is incredible and the Lodge and staff make you feel at home, very welcome, and spoiled in every way. We spent 2 nights there recently and did not want to leave and we'll definitely be back at our first opportunity. The suites are top end (you... more

My girlfriend and I spent 5 nights at Makanyane from Feb 28 to March 5th and we absolutely loved it. I have stayed in many lovely hotels all over the world, but I have never experienced such a combination of beautiful rooms, top quality food and wine and friendly and attentive service as Garth and the team have created at... more

We have just returned from Makanyane Safari Lodge, following a 5 night stay. As it says in my title, this place certainly has the ‘wow’ factor. Let’s do food first! My travelling companion and I don’t eat meat and, as far as possible, I don’t have sugar. I also have a special diet that has ingredients that I couldn’t take... more

Makanyane/Madikwe, was definatly the highlight of our 3 week trip to South Africa! Amazing place beautiful rooms/suites and Game drives were GREAT! We thought our Game driver was excellent and really new how to hunt down the animals a really wonderful experience! We saw lots of Elephants, Lions and cubs, Rinos, etc and my husband also saw a lepoard for... more

Spent 5 great nights here. The lodge is just outside the Madikwe reserve, separated by a stream where we got some great shots of lions drinking. This place is upscale [a/c in the room]. The bathroom was as large as my living room. It is in a non-malaria area. The food was first rate and thankfully there was a small... more

A very special place. Great accommodation, fantastic food and super friendly people - we visited as part of a 6 week round the world honeymoon and our 5 days there were by far the highlight and we both are looking forward to returning one day. We felt very well looked after, from the hot water bottles to help warm us... more

I'm a bit late writing...Had to digest this one a bit. Makanyane is far and away the most unique special place we've ever stayed...and that is saying a LOT. The rooms are like something from a movie set....you feel right out there in the wilderness and are just waiting for an elephant or lion to look in the window. We... more

Wow... what can I say??! Before booking this trip - our honeymoon - we looked at tripadvisor and thought that this place would probably be OK, as they'd had good reviews. Makanyane surpassed all of our expectations. We arrived slightly late from Jo'burg to be met by David, one ofthe guides, with cold water and an hours trip from the... more