South Africa · greater kruger

Royal Malewane

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Green season: newborn game, dramatic skies, and the bush at its lushest.

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for Oct 20–22 '26 · 3 nights

Waterside Lodge Deluxe Suite

Oct 12–25 '26

$5,936/night

peak ~~$8,040~~

26% below peak

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vs August, its priciest month

Luxury Suite

$5,936/night

peak ~~$8,080~~

27% below peak

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vs August, its priciest month

Luxury Farm Suite

$5,936/night

peak ~~$8,020~~

26% below peak

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vs June, its priciest month

Rates shown are per night for the entry room in this window; final price and room are confirmed on the booking partner’s site for your exact dates.

When to go to Royal Malewane

Our pick

November to Marchfrom $3,459

Green season: newborn game, dramatic skies, and the bush at its lushest.

Cheapest

Novemberfrom $3,459

About 57% below its typical peak.

The hotel, up close

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What Sets It Apart

Home to the most decorated safari guiding team in Africa, in the Thornybush reserve

Spa & wellness

Fine dining

Pool

Stargazing

Fireside

Signature suite

Rates by Month

tracked daily · same room

Month	From, per night	Temperature °F
January	$6,474Luxury Suite, entry sold out	87° / 67°
February	$6,294Luxury Suite, entry sold out	87° / 68°
March	$7,190Luxury Suite, entry sold out	88° / 66°
April	$7,145Luxury Suite, entry sold out	84° / 62°
May	$7,145Luxury Suite, entry sold out	82° / 57°
June	$8,038Luxury Suite, entry sold out	79° / 53°
July	$8,038Luxury Suite, entry sold out	79° / 53°
August	$7,986Luxury Suite, entry sold out	82° / 56°
September	$7,189Luxury Suite, entry sold out	85° / 60°
October	$3,467	85° / 62°
November	$3,459	87° / 65°
December	$5,938Luxury Suite, entry sold out	89° / 68°

Rates appear where our daily tracking covers them and are for an entry room unless noted, confirmed with the booking partner. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026.

Common questions about Royal Malewane

When is the best time to visit Royal Malewane?

The best months to visit Royal Malewane are November to March. Green season: newborn game, dramatic skies, and the bush at its lushest.

What makes Royal Malewane special?

The Royal Portfolio's family-run lodge in Thornybush, home to the most decorated guiding team in Africa.

What is the cheapest month to stay at Royal Malewane?

Based on daily rate tracking of the same room, the lowest rates at Royal Malewane are in November, from $3,459 per night, about 57% below its typical peak of $8,112.

How much does Royal Malewane cost per night?

Rates for the Waterside Lodge Deluxe Room at Royal Malewane range from $3,459 (November) to $3,467 (October) in the months we currently track, and typical peak-season rates run around $8,112. Final prices are confirmed with the booking partner.