145sqm. Open plan flowing from bathroom to bedroom to lounge to deck. All suites have a terrace to relax and view the game which frequents the lodge grounds, and all have views of the permanent dam. Custom made furnishings, indoor& outdoor showers, free-standing bathtubs, lounge area with open fire for winter nights, sun loungers & day beds on the deck for lazy days, luxury bathroom amenities, mini bar & fridge, Tea & Coffee making facilities, ‘Nespresso’ coffee machine, WiFi and high speed internet access (bush technology permitting!), & in-room safe.

Makanyi Lodge is pleased to introduce the new private Villa!   This new 2-bedroomed private escape sleeps a maximum of 4 guests, making it ideal for families, a groups of friends or two couples travelling together.  It’s even ideal for just a couple looking for that extra privacy, flexibility and a more home from home feel. Set away from the main lodge and with 366m² of space (inclusive of a large outdoor deck), the Villa features two en-suite bedrooms, each with their own shower and separate freestanding bath, a dining room and kitchen, and a large living room with cable TV which opens on to a vast outdoor deck with its own Boma and private swimming pool. On the deck, guests can relax and unwind with a gin and tonic after an exhilarating day, and watch the sun set and the stars rise. In addition, guests of the Villa can also take advantage of their own private vehicle and safari guide, allowing you maximum flexibility and privacy.

The Main Lodge is a perfect haven where you will find a superbly situated deck with stunning views of the dam, allowing you to unwind and watch amazing wildlife scenes unfold before your eyes. It is a lovely area to either relax on your own and take in the beauty of your surroundings or to socialise with others and share stories about your sightings. The sun loungers around the pool are perfect for sunbathing, reading or dozing, whilst our cozy loft serves as a quiet reading area.  In the main area, there are large, comfortable sofas by the roaring fireplace to keep you warm on a chilly evening, whereas on a warm summer’s night, nothing beats sitting on the deck by the pool sipping a refreshing cocktail to the sounds of lions roaring nearby. Alternatively, mingle with other guests at the bar where the barman is ready to prepare you your favourite drink, and share stories of your day’s sightings.

A snack – homemade granola, freshly baked muffins – is served before the morning game drive, followed by a full-on breakfast – fruit, pastries, eggs all ways – when you arrive back. Lunch is a choice of daily-changing salads and pastas taken overlooking the watering hole, swiftly followed by high tea with homemade lemonade, iced tea and cakes before the afternoon outing. Dinner is à la carte, perhaps a succulent ostrich steak and sublime malva pudding under a star-studded African sky. And twice a week there’s communal dining around the campfire in the boma, including a Saturday night braai. Sundowners are served in the bush or at the lodge, and gin lovers will enjoy a tasting of local craft gins.

There’s a swimming pool to cool off.

Your daily workout is assured in our fully equipped gymnasium.

Melt into an indulging massage in our spa or in the comfort of your own room, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of nature.