'Makalali' Private Nature
Game Reserve

Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve, was established in 1994 by a group of like minded private individuals, who bought land, dropped fenced and introduced wildlife, rehabilitating the entire area for the good of wildlife, the habitat, people and the local community to promote the conservation of the land and wildlife within its boundaries.

 

The reserve comprises of seven owners who have retained ownership of their individual properties but have removed fences to create a Conservancy allowing the game to traverse the entire extent of the reserve. The first properties making up the reserve were purchased in 1994 and the reserve has subsequently expanded to its current size of 26,000 ha.

The reserve is located about 15 miles north of the town of Hoedspruit and is about 15 miles west of Kruger National Parks Western boundary. 

Private Nature Game Reserve, Makalali has been granted Protected Area from the government affording it many privileges and securities to its owners. 

The Makhutswi River flows through the Southern part off the reserve. The Selati river flows through Pidwa North. These two rivers along with Kristi’s dam, provide ideal habitat for it’s multitude of animal species, flora and fauna.