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The best hotels with pools in Makalali Game Reserve

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Guests have the option to stay at the River Lodge which comprises of private camps with plunge pools. Each suite at the camps has a timber viewing deck with vies over the Makhutswi River.

Makalali's Main Lodge offers superior rooms with en suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor shower.

This is the best place I’ve ever been. There is too much good things to say, first book your vacation right away. 1) The staff was amazing, they were always there for us. 2) the chalets are amazing, perfect combination of commodity with wilderness, the bath tub, the outdoor shower, the bed everything was just great. 3) the place is located on and open reserve, so you always see animals walking around your room, the experience was delightful. 4) The food was really good, and the experience of boma eating outdoor under the stars was top. 5) The attention to details, and the game drives were amazing.

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474 reviews
Price from
£298
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Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden as well as a terrace, Kamoka Camp is set in Hoedspruit, within 37 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 24 km of Lissataba Private Game Reserve.

Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchenette including a fridge, minibar and a stovetop.

The location and its aesthetics

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9.3
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£143
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Situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe River Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.

The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 69 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Great variety and everything was delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
£241
per night

Set on 9000 hectares of unspoiled African bush, Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge offers exclusive and luxurious accommodation in Hoedspruit. Located in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, the lodge is 45-minutes' drive from the Kruger National Park. Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge also has a swimming pool.

Everything! This place is a complete sanctuary, for animals and humans alike. From the warm welcome to the final goodbye, we enjoyed every minute. The whole place is beautifully decorated, the rooms comfy, and our private terrace overlooking the river was so peaceful. And the game drives, just wow! Adolph (guide) and Mosco (tracker) worked tirelessly to find us the Big Five, finding a beautiful female leopard and elephants for us on our last morning. I loved how they had to really work to find the animals in the thick bush, so that when we found them it felt like a real reward! And as for the food, you couldn’t go hungry if you tried! Every meal is delicious and there is SO much of it! Don’t search any further, just book. You wont regret it.

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9.6
Exceptional
132 reviews
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£522
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Looking for a hotel with pools?

‘Does it have a pool?’ is arguably one of the most common questions when booking a stay in any location. These hotels offer a great way to keep active during your holiday without having to hit the gym. Indoor pools allow you to practice your backstroke come rain or shine, whereas outdoor options allow you to relax on a sun lounger after swimming a few lengths.
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Hotels with a pool that guests love in Makalali Game Reserve

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    Great pool, friendly staff
    Sarah
    Solo traveller
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    we absolutely loved our stay at Makalali. The room (private lodge) was very spacious, comfortable, and fancy yet in tune with nature. It was beyond my expectation. The game drives were a lot of fun, and Andrew was very kind and knowledgeable. The staff was very nice and they surprised us on the last night with a special honeymoon set up. I also loved the general facilities: pool, grounds,e tc
    Elena
    Young couple
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    Very clean large rooms Nice pool Lovely dinner setting Staff so friendly and helpful Food really good Our amazing drives with Lucas and Oshel
    Karen
    Family with young children
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    When we arrived Staff was friendly and helpful, they did so much effort to make sure our anniversary was something to remember. Dinner by the pool and beautiful turndown in the room with drinks. Food was good and game drives was great. We will be back for sure. Sharon really made an effort with Game drives, Isaak was great at Dinner.
    Grobler
    Young couple
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    Excellent location, Game drives (2 a day) included, very nice staff. Authentic african lodge at river side. Elephant came drinking water out of the pool, which was the cherry on top! Really enjoyed our stay!
    Tjaco
    Young couple
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    everything was just so perfect, the food, the pool, the rooms , the game drive and the stuff was very friendly
    Vision
    Family with young children
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    Animals came right to the pool.
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    Everything. The rooms are spacious, the lobby is nice and open, bringing the outdoors in, and the pool area is perfect.
    khanyisile
    Young couple
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    Stayed at the river lodge! Huge room with a beautiful bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, you get breakfast, lunch with a view and we had dinner by a campfire. Amazing game drives. Two pools with chairs and beds to relax in between game drives
    Gardkarlsen
    Young couple
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    The Tracker we were working with was very good. He tracked the lions on two occasions, told us what to expect before we met the pride and he was on point on both occasions. The staff paid attention to every detail and our rooms was cleaned everytime we left it, however long it was. The pool was crystal clear, and the area was squeaky clean.
    Busi03
    Young couple
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