Makalali - Map & directions - Directions from Johannesburg

The distance from Johannesburg to Makalali Lodge is approx 480 km.
Take the N1 North towards Pretoria.
Take the N4 east to eMalahleni (previously Witbank) and onwards to Belfast (Pretoria to Belfast � 240 km).
Turn left off the highway to Belfast.
In Belfast, turn right onto the Dullstroom / Mashishing (previously Lydenberg) road (R540).
At the T-Junction (R540 & R36) turn left into Mashishing (previously Lydenberg).
In Mashishing, at the Ohrigstad sign, turn left and follow the main road of Mashishing (De Clerq Street) onto the Ohrigstad road (R36).
Follow the R36 through Ohrigstad and on through the Strijdom Tunnel.
Turn left towards Tzaneen at the next T-junction (Giraffe Junction). There is a Total garage on your left � This is also your last petrol stop before the Lodge.
Follow the road over the Olifants River, slowly (60kph) past the Oaks (local village) for approx 7km and just past the Phalaborwa / Mica turnoff, look for Makalali signs.
Turn right at Gravelotte turnoff (D202); this immediately becomes a gravel road. Go through the boom gate.
Travel �9 km on the gravel road to the Makalali Main Gate on your right-hand side. Reception is a further 11 km (30 min), through the Reserve.

Have a safe journey and do not hesitate to call the Lodge if in any doubt: Tel (015) 793 9300