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Top Mala Mala Game Reserve 5 Star hotels

aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

5 out of 5
Skukuza Rd Mbombela Mpumalanga
$209 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$240 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury lodge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 5 conference rooms, ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
IF you want to see animals this is your place. The ride from the Safari Lodge along the Sabi river takes about an hour in each direction and you'll see more animals then you've ever seen in your life! Truly. Majestic. Awesome trip. You don't need more than a couple or few days unless you want a safari ...

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

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Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

5 out of 5
R536 Kruger Gate, Skukuza Rd Mbombela Mpumalanga
$819 nightly
The price is $942 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$942 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and airport ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Great birthday trip!
Fantastic stay! The staff were amazing and very accommodating. The room had a great river view and a small private cold pool. I also appreciated the option of the outdoor shower. The room was always clean and very nice and big. The staff were absolutely amazing. Only a few things I would change: ...

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

5 out of 5
Skukuza Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
$730 nightly
The price is $839 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$839 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This lodge features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free self parking, a terrace, and a garden are also offered.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
The safari guides were excellent and the staff were all great. We enjoyed the isolated location, food, and total experience.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

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Imbali Safari Lodge

Imbali Safari Lodge

5 out of 5
Kruger Park Imbali Concession Mpumalanga
$836 nightly
The price is $961 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$961 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, ...
Short safari trip
Picked imbali as a good place for a short 3 day safari. Food portions were large and of good quality . There are some areas where the wood at the lodge and around the property need some replacement but overall didn’t detract from a lovely setting . Watering hole for elephants is directly opposite ...

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

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Lion Sands River Lodge

Lion Sands River Lodge

5 out of 5
Sabi Sand Game Reserve Skukuza Mpumalanga
$3,075 nightly
The price is $3,536 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$3,536 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a gym are all featured at this all-inclusive hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Our stay at Lion Sands River Lodge was excellent! From the time we arrived at the Skukuza airport to the time we departed, our expectations were far exceeded. The Lion Sands River Lodge was amazingly decorated with thatch roofs. Dining and sitting areas overlook the river with spectacular views. ...

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

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Simbambili Game Lodge

Simbambili Game Lodge

5 out of 5
Gowrie Gate Sabi Sands Game Reserve Mpumalanga
A full-service spa, 9 outdoor pools, and a gym are all featured at this luxury lodge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Safari of our life at Simbambili
Staying at simbambili was the best experience of our life. The lodge was stunning, the food was exceptional, the attention to detail was like no other, but above all the team that worked there made you feel like family. I looked at dozens of lodges before choosing for our honeymoon, so when I finally ...

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

5 out of 5
Farm 380KU, Kingstone Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
$5,171 nightly
The price is $5,970 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$5,970 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
This lodge features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Amazing coordination of care . Tracker, guide, butler, admin- all working together for a phenomenal experience

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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Tintswalo Safari

Tintswalo Safari

5 out of 5
Manyeleti Game Reserve Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
A full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this all-inclusive lodge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in ...
Wonderful place. We had an absolutely amazing stay, from start to finish. Saw every kind of animal and the guides and staff could not be faulted. The food was incredible as well, and nothing was too much trouble.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2018

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Leopard Hills

Leopard Hills

5 out of 5
Sabi Sands Game Reserve Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
$2,539 nightly
The price is $2,920 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$2,920 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free lodge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Property was excellent - rooms were fantastic top-notch! Had private pool overseeing bush. Staff were very courteous and welcoming. We felt like home away from home. Our ranger Michael and tracker Adwais were superb and very knowledgeable - showed us big 5 and mag 7 in just 4 game drives - kids just ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

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Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

5 out of 5
Kruger National Park Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
$3,346 nightly
The price is $3,869 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$3,869 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa and a restaurant are featured at this all-inclusive lodge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Magical
From Kruger to Murray to Abel, the staff were truly what made the stay extraordinary. The attention to detail and warmth, made you feel like each time you turned into the driveway from another spectacular safari you were coming home. Truly an experience of a lifetime.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

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