Things To Do

Maqueda Lodge is a Boutique Lodge that offers the highest standard of service in a tranquil exclusive private venue. Nestled in the heart of the Wild Frontier, in Marloth Park bordering the Southern Kruger National Park. Our Lodge will make you feel at home in a beautiful colonial style environment. Our friendly staff will look after you with great care and you will become part of the wonderful Maqueda Family for ever.

Shops

Marlothi Shopping Centre (Stores)

082 401 5999

– Spar Savemore (Supermarket)
– Tops (Liquor store)
– Filling station
– ATM
– Post office
– Curio shop

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Bush Centre (Stores)

079 992 8972

– @Wild Butchery – best Biltong & Droë wors
– Bakery
– Supermarket
– Liquor store
– Hardware store
– Bushveld Atlantis (Water Park)

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Restaurants

Activities

Full day Split Safari

Full day split safari into KNP in an open safari vehicle with a qualified professional guide. Will depart at 5:00am from the lodge and return at approximately 11:00. Breakfast/brunch packs are included; a light lunch awaits you on your return.

The second leg of the split drive departs at 14:30 and returns approximately 18:00 depending on the parks closing time. Our Safaris concentrate on the Southern region of KNP recognised as the best game viewing area for the Big 5 also known as the Southern Circle.

Afternoon Sunset Safari

Experience the beautiful African Sunset and some nocturnal animals of Africa with our afternoon sunset safari.

This safari is ideal for early arrivals because it only departs at 14:30 and returns at approximately 18:00 depending on the parks closing times and includes a snack pack.

Quad Bikes

Experience the thrill of a guided quadbike trail on our farm, which borders both Marloth Park and the Kruger National Park.

Our adventures are designed for everyone, from absolute beginners to expert riders, making it the perfect outing for the whole family. While our onehour guided trail is a popular option.

Eswatini Hlane Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable day trip through Eswatini to Hlane Nature Reserve for a 1.5 hour game drive and walk.

Enjoy lunch with a view over the dam and head back to Maqueda Lodge

Eswatini Matsamo Cultural Village Day Tour

Experience the traditional Eswatini way of living, cultural dances including the famous rain dance with authentic African instruments.

Enjoy a traditional Buffet lunch and head back to Maqueda Lodge.

Chimp Eden & Botantical Gardens day tour

Get a rare glimpse of our chimpanzees thriving in their semi-wild habitat from our specially designed viewing platforms. Afterward, wander through the stunning Botanical Gardens, where the Crocodile and Nels Rivers create a spectacular, rugged landscape.

Explore the beautiful bridges and forest trails to reach breathtaking lookout points, all while surrounded by over 650 indigenous tree species, ancient cycads, and vibrant shrubs.

Self-drive safari

Marloth Park offers a unique blend of self drive safari opportunities and guided game drives, allowing visitors to explore the area’s wildlife at their own pace or with the expertise of a local guide.

The area’s proximity to Kruger National Park makes it a great starting point for exploring both the park and the surrounding nature reserve

Bird watching

Marloth Park, is a fantastic location for bird watching, with numerous species recorded in the area. The park offers diverse habitats, including riverine forests, savanna, and bushveld, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Marloth Park is home to over 300 bird species, and the greater Kruger Park region boasts over 570.

Spa

Escape the everyday and indulge in pure relaxation with our prearranged spa treatments. We offer a variety of therapies designed to melt your stress away, from a quick 15-minute foot massage to a restorative back, neck & shoulder massage available in various durations.

For ultimate bliss, choose our 60- minute full body massage or a rejuvenating foot and leg massage with scrub. The perfect escape awaits.

Early Morning Safari

Early morning safari is a wonderful time to experience the awakening of the bush and KNP come alive.

The safari departs from the Lodge at latest 5:00am with one of our open safari vehicles and guides.

The safari returns at approximately 11:00 and includes a lovely breakfast/ brunch pack.

Kruger Morning Walk

An experience of a lifetime, see hear, smell touch and even taste the bush up-close. A morning walk with armed and trained ranger takes max 8 people on this adventure.

The bushwalk departs between 4:00 and 4:45am depending on the season from Maqueda Lodge. The age limit of the Kruger Walk is 12-65 years. Comfortable walking shoes or boots are essential. No sandals. Neutral coloured clothing is advised and No Smoking is allowed on this walk.

Kruger Bush Dinner

Entering the park, you will embark on an Afternoon Sunset Safari that will take you to the EXCLUSIVE Bush Braai Site. Here guests will enjoy a welcoming drink around the fire and experience the African sunset.

Enjoy a Bush Dinner under the African skies with nature the backdrop and the sounds of Kruger in the background. After dinner guests will depart with the guide on a Night drive and make their way back to Crocodile Bridge to exit the park.

Eswatini Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable day trip through Eswatini!

Enter at Jeppe’s Reef boarder to Swazi Candle factory, Ngwenya glass factory, lunch, Mantenga Cultural Village and head back to Maqueda Lodge.

Pumbaa & Sudwala Cave with Zip line day tour

Get ready for a day of unforgettable adventures! Join an expert guide for an extraordinary wildlife encounter at Pumbaa Wildlife Park. Get up close to an array of incredible species, from majestic brown and white lions to cheetahs, black leopards, and so much more.

Then, journey deep into the earth to explore the Sudwala Caves, one of the oldest caves in the world, formed over 240 million years ago. Your guided tour through this ancient wonder concludes with a thrilling and adventurous zipline ride.

Panorama Day Tour

Your adventure begins with a serene visit to the majestic Falls, where we’ll enjoy a peaceful picnic breakfast. Next, the iconic views of the Blyde River Canyon from the spectacular Three Rondavels and the stunning Wonder View.

You’ll then explore the fascinating, water-sculpted formations at Bourke’s Luck Potholes before a delightful lunch. The grand finale awaits at the Graskop Gorge Lift, where you’ll descend into a magnificent forest for an exhilarating and unique perspective.

Marloth Park Bush Walk

Marloth Park shares a 15km border with the Crocodile River and KNP and offers designated walking trails. Enjoy a walk, or jog along the Crocodile River.

You can spot any of the many game species along the way. Take a break by sitting with your binoculars at one of the hides or viewpoints and you might be surprised.

Yoga

We offer yoga exercise at our beautiful Lodge. Sessions cater for all levels of fitness and are friendly to all age groups. Either you haven’t done yoga or are looking to stretch, release tension especially from traveling and sitting for a longer period of time, yoga is your friend.

Prebooked sessions are available after your early morning drive in KNP.

What our Guests Have to say!

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   AMAC 
 
 
 
 Verified Exceptional place to stay when visiting Kruger We had a great four days at Maqueda Lodge. The level of service was fantastic, food was great. Michael who leads the Safari tours does a great job, works overtime to try and find the different animals you want to see. While a long day, would highly recommend doing an all day Safari.
  
 
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   thommomelb 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent accommodation and game drives We stayed for two nights and had two game drives into Kruger. The Facilities were excellent as were the meals provided. Micheal was our guide on the game drives who was excellent with his knowledge on animals within the park. Would definitely recommend a stay there if visiting Kruger NP
  
 
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 Verified Amazing hospitality We had the most wonderful stay at Maqueda Lodge. From the moment we arrived until our departure, the personal service was exceptional and truly heartfelt. The team went above and beyond to make our friend’s birthday incredibly special — every detail was thoughtfully arranged and made the celebration unforgettable. A special thank you to Lizelle van der Nest, Tenash and Shaun for your warmth, care, and attention throughout our stay. And to all the staff working behind the scenes — your efforts did not go unnoticed. We felt genuinely welcomed and spoiled. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a personal, memorable experience!
  
 
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   Philipp M 
 
 
 
 Verified 1000% Recommendation!! Best Kruger experience you can get! Best Kruger experience you can get. James and the team are doing a phenomenal job providing the best service possible to their guests. We have enjoyed two days including a fantastic afternoon safari and a 12 (!) hour safari the other day with just another couple on board. The level of personality and engagement during the tours was fantastic! The three course dinner at the lodge is sooo good and you just feel like you have been to paradise. I can just recommend the Maqueda lodge to anyone who wants a truly unique experience at Kruger Park.
  
 
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   186gian 
 
 
 
 Verified Wonderful experience Francois and Lynn are the most welcoming hosts. Our stay at Maqueba Lodge was a wonderful experience.
  
 
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   dave n 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic experience We had a fantastic 4 night stay at Maqueda. The lodge is run so well and is a beautiful relaxed space. The staff are incredibly attentive and polite. Special mention to our safari guide Michael who is so passionate and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of nature and wildlife. We did 3 split days of Safari which was incredible - we saw everything (except a leopard!) Would highly recommend.
  
 
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   Megan H 
 
 
 
 Verified 3 Outstanding Young Men This Lodge was our 1st experience and stay in South Africa… it didn’t disappoint. The Lodge was lovely, meals terrific, all staff were very nice BUT there were absolutely 3 standouts being Michael our Safari Guide and driver and Sean and Taneash both staff within the Lodge who along with other staff provided breakfast, dinner and everything in between when we were at the Lodge. Michael is a true champion within this business, always courteous, went above and beyond to try to find the Big 5 for us never giving up and had a true love and respect for the animals and the park surroundings. Sean and Taneash offered a level of service above and beyond. The only negative for me and the friend I traveled with was the attitude of the Manager James who stood at the end of the dinner table we occupied with a German Family and lectured them for half an hour about being vegetarian and the downside of not eating meat. Very uncomfortable for all of us definitely didn’t need this for half an hour at the dinner table. Maybe keep your personal opinions to yourself. Overall a lovely experience and stay we thank you.
  
 
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   robr1959 
 
 
 
 Verified Prachtige Lodge. Een echt Afrika gevoel Prachtige Lodge midden in een natuurpark gelegen. De giraffen, impala’s en andere dieren lopen gewoon door de tuin. Eén heel hartelijke ontvangst, mooie grote kamers, goed ontbijt en diner. Zeer deskundige Safari verzorgd door Michael. Voor herhaling vatbaar
  
 
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   Tara V 
 
 
 
 Verified Aanrader Het is een prachtige plek, met mooie kamers. Het personeel is ontzettend vriendelijk en niks is te veel. Avondeten en ontbijt was heerlijk.
  
 
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   Dodger52 
 
 
 
 Verified An adventure Maqueda Lodge is located of Kruger National Park. It is a long 2 hour busy drive from the airport. The location is interesting in the you will come across Zebras, Giraffes and Antelope on walks in the area. Hopefully lions stay put in the park. Four nights were spent there. The hot water system was a challenge to get right, often swinging between too hot and cold. Unfortunately we ran out of gas late one night and had to wait to the new gas bottles were connected the next day. We actually had a visit from 2 frogs who suddenly appeared in the bathroom. The room was not very clean, the floor was dirty and the towels were not rewashed when they were dirty. The pillows had no covers on them so stains from previous guests were evident. The staff were very helpful, the wifi was OK. The included dinners and breakfasts were very good. Overall the stay was excellent given the remoteness of the area the lodge is located in. The safari drives were great. We managed to spot the big 5 within 6 hours of travel.