At a Glance
- Royal Malewane draws billionaires with ultra-luxury, eco-conscious safari experiences in Greater Kruger.
- Private villas, top-tier guides, and chartered jet access cater to elite global travelers.
- Bush Spa, gourmet cuisine, and sustainability drive Africa’s wellness-focused luxury travel revival.
South Africa’s Royal Malewane has cemented its status as a crown jewel of African safari travel, emerging as a magnet for billionaires, celebrities, and global elites in search of hyper-personalized, ultra-luxury safari experiences.
Nestled deep within the Greater Kruger National Park, this exclusive safari lodge is capitalizing on a global surge in high-end, nature-based tourism, where privacy, authenticity, and immersive encounters define the new luxury standard in Africa.
With rates starting from $2,000 per person per night, Royal Malewane is more than a safari lodge—it’s a masterclass in secluded indulgence. The lodge delivers once-in-a-lifetime Big Five encounters, world-class design, and meticulous service while seamlessly integrating eco-conscious luxury into every guest experience.
Owned by The Royal Portfolio, the brand behind some of South Africa’s most iconic properties, Royal Malewane blends Edwardian-era elegance with cutting-edge sustainability, making it a frontrunner in Africa’s post-pandemic luxury travel revival.
Safari real estate for the ultra-wealthy
The lodge’s recent expansions—The Farmstead and Waterside—have pushed Royal Malewane further into the realm of elite safari real estate.
These villa-style suites come with private pools, butler service, and sweeping views of the bushveld, appealing to multi-generational families, royals, and celebrity travelers from Dubai to London.
Designed for exclusive-use safari getaways, each space combines colonial charm with contemporary African artistry—think vintage Persian rugs, bold wildlife photography, and handcrafted furnishings.
Guests typically skip major airports altogether, arriving instead via private jet or charter to a nearby airstrip.
From there, the experience unfolds with twice-daily game drives led by some of the continent’s most decorated guides and trackers—offering rare, intimate encounters with rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard without the crowds.
Where wellness, cuisine, and conservation converge
As demand for wellness retreats in Africa soars, Royal Malewane’s Bush Spa has undergone a high-end transformation.
The spa now features detox therapies, indigenous botanical treatments, and personalized wellness journeys, earning accolades as one of Africa’s top luxury wellness destinations.
A newly built fitness pavilion and an elevated yoga deck cater to the growing ranks of health-conscious luxury travelers.
Gastronomy is another pillar of the experience. Royal Malewane delivers farm-to-table gourmet cuisine that rivals the world’s finest culinary escapes.
Guests can expect immersive bush dinners, curated South African wine pairings, and menus tailored for vegan, halal, kosher, and gluten-free diets—appealing to an increasingly global and refined clientele.
Leading Africa’s new era of sustainable luxury travel
At a time when eco-luxury tourism in Africa is under the spotlight, Royal Malewane is setting the pace.
From solar-powered villas to local sourcing and community engagement programs, the property exemplifies a new wave of high-end hospitality that prioritizes purpose alongside prestige.
As Africa gains traction on the global luxury map, Royal Malewane stands as a blueprint for what the future of responsible high-net-worth safari travel looks like—deeply rooted in nature, powered by sustainability, and defined by excellence.
