2026 editionNo. 81

Royal Malewane

Name: Royal Malewane
Address: Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, ZA, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa

In 2026, it remained one of Southern Africa's clearest exceptional luxury safari benchmarks.

The annual recordWhy Royal Malewane is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2026

Royal Malewane is a safari lodge in Thornybush Private Game Reserve, defined by Kruger-region wildlife access, guiding depth, residential suites, and high-touch lodge service.

In 2026, it remained one of Southern Africa's clearest exceptional luxury safari benchmarks.

Current hotel profile Official website The 2026 list

Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination: Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Property: Safari lodge
Operator: The Royal Portfolio
Opened: 1999

AddressHoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, ZAOpen map ↗

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Edition factsThe record at a glance

Position: No. 81
Hotel type: Safari lodge
Destination: Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Country or region: South Africa
Management in 2026: The Royal Portfolio
Opening year: 1999

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