Welcome ToMaqueda Lodge

Maqueda Lodge is a small family owned boutique lodge situated in Marloth Park – so close to the world-famous Kruger National Park that our guests frequently hear lions and other animals calling – especially at night. Our location means that the closest entrance to Kruger is a short 15 minutes’ drive from the lodge. In addition, we are also ideally situated to enjoy day tours of the fascinating country of Swaziland as well as the famous Blyde River Canyon – part of the beautiful Panorama Route.

Maqueda Lodge is surrounded by the natural beauty of the African bush. Often we have non-human visitors to the lodge such as giraffe and zebra as Marloth Park is an area containing the general game. Our bird life is fascinating and abundant around the lodge itself. This means that for those guests that would like some exercise it is possible to walk unaccompanied to the Kruger fence line where you may see a variety of animals within Kruger come down to the Crocodile River. The observation point is a mere 15 minutes walk from the lodge where you can sit and relax or continue walking for as long as you want to!

With only 12 rooms we pride ourselves on a personal and relaxed atmosphere for our guests. We are very fortunate that a significant number of our guests return repeatedly and become more like family members.

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Maqueda Lodge Accommodation

Maqueda Lodge has twelve en-suite rooms that are surrounded by decks and the bush as well as numerous open lounges and dining areas. The cosy reading …

Maqueda Lodge Rates

Maqueda Lodge is an affordable safari boutique game lodge that is small and intimate in the most beautiful surroundings with the wild bush hugging the entire lodge…

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Our location makes us an ideal holiday getaway because it’s the only three-and-a-half-hour drive from the Lebombo border post at Komatipoort, South Africa.

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.