Mid-Range Luxury
Malewane Bush & Wellness Retreat
DURATION
5 Days · 4 Nights
GUESTS
2 - 4 Guests
LODGE
Royal Malewane
TRANSFER
Scheduled flight JNB–HDS or road transfer
Overview
Four nights blending premier safari with a curated wellness programme — spa treatments, sunrise yoga, guided meditation walks, and bespoke in-suite treatments.
Itinerary
Arrival & Welcome
Arrive and settle into your suite. Afternoon spa consultation followed by your first sunset game drive.
Safari & Spa
Dawn drive, followed by breakfast and a morning massage. Afternoon bush walk, evening drive and dinner.
Wellness Focus Day
Sunrise yoga, guided nature walk, spa treatment, and afternoon at leisure before sundowner drive.
Deep Bush Day
Full-day exploration with picnic breakfast in the bush. Evening boma dinner and stargazing.
Final Morning & Departure
Sunrise drive, breakfast, farewell spa treatment, and transfer to Hoedspruit.
What's Included
- All accommodation at Royal Malewane
- All meals, soft drinks, house wines, local spirits and beers
- Twice-daily game drives in private 4×4 vehicles
- Expert ranger and tracker team
- Laundry service
- Park fees and conservation levies
- Airport transfers (Hoedspruit or Malewane airstrip)
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights (unless stated)
- Premium imported spirits and champagne
- Spa treatments (unless stated in package)
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Optional Enhancements
- Spa treatments at The Royal Spa
- Night drives
- Photographic safari guide upgrade
- Conservation experience with research team
- Bush sleep-out under the stars
- Guided bush walks
- Private candlelit bush dinner
- Helicopter flip over Greater Kruger
Best Time to Visit
GREEN SEASON
NOV- MAR
Lush landscapes, excellent birding, lower rates. Some afternoon showers.
SHOULDER SEASON
APR - MAY . SEP - OCT
Excellent game viewing, comfortable temperatures, moderate pricing.
DRY SEASON (PEAK)
JUN - AUG
Best game viewing. Cooler mornings and evenings. Highest demand — book early.