About us
Makalali Private Game Lodge is located at Benmore in South Africa. Just 5-hours drive from Johannesburg Makalali is nestled on 26 000 hectares of conservancy and prevails as one of the finest private game lodges in the world. With its thatched spires and earthy walls, ancient mystical ornaments and Pan-African cuisine Makalali offers a truly unique experience. The lodge consists of four camps - Tandane, Mkhiwa, Emtomeni and Phiva. Each camp has six luxury suites, a plunge pool, private viewing deck, dining area and boma. All the camps are private, yet within easy access of one another and are all situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River. Makalali offers a group entertainment / conference centre situated at Tandane camp. The facility is situated within close proximity to all our camps and consists of a thatched conference area and outside veranda.
Venue Details
Amenities
- Laundry service
- Room service
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Other decor
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- AV capabilities
- Outdoor pool
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Laundry service
- Room service
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Other decor
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- AV capabilities
- Outdoor pool
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train

Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Theater | Classroom |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thatched Conference Area | 1,399.3 sq. ft. 57.1 x 24.6 sq. ft. | 8.9 ft. | 60 | 28 | 60 | 60 |
Veranda | 1,291.7 sq. ft. 45.3 x 28.5 sq. ft. | - | - | - | - | - |
Band Stand | 236.8 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Location
Getting Here
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