"The lodge is very nice and the atmosphere is really romantic; the owners are very kind and do anything possible to make you enjoy your stay. Etienne and his mother are excellent chefs! The Kruger Park is about 30 minutes away and Marloth itself is a park where you can meet giraffe, zebra and monkeys..."
more"We spent 6 fantastic nights at Maqueda Lodge and enjoyed every minute - this really is a very, very special place to stay! From the moment we arrived we were made to feel like close family (the welcome type!). Nothing was too much trouble for the van der Nest family and they really were the perfect ..."
more"I have been to a few upmarket lodges in the Kruger area, but I have never ever experienced anything like Maqueda Lodge. The lodge was beautifully and creatively decorated. It was all very clean. The rooms were comfortable and had both an indoor and an outdoor shower. One morning I was taking a showe..."
more"We had a wonderful stay and the lodge was of the highest standard. Great food, good company and a great place to visit. Thank you very much to the Van der Nest family which made us feel at home since the minute we arrived at the lodge. We can highly recommend this place if you want to have a great ..."
more"Our stay was fantastic and Joyce and Gert made us feel very welcome. They were both extremely helpful and Maqueda Lodge itself was very comfortable - we'd definitely go back!"
"We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Maqueda Lodge. It is beautiful, and peaceful. We will definitely be back, and I can definitely recommend this Lodge to anybody. We got engaged there and have already decided to have our wedding there.."
"The setting is fantastic with the feeling of being outside whilst you
are inside. With the sound of the bush a great relaxing weekend"
"It was a beautiful experience - also the best value for money (by far!) accomodation we have stayed in. Thank you to our wonderful hosts, Joyce and Gerrit."
"We enjoyed the power of silence. The tranquility of the bush, safe and secured in our boma listening to the' night sound of wild music'."
"Thanks to our gracious hosts Gerhard and Joyce, thanks to the beautifully appointed Maqueda Lodge and thanks to the most private and tranquil setting I have ever experienced, I came back a new person. As soon as time allows it, I will be back for a follow up stay. Affordability, privacy and a beauti..."
more"Very welcoming and hospitable. Peaceful and private."
"We had a wonderful time and stay at Maqueda.
People very friendly and amazing place to visit.
Will visit it again if I have the opportunity.
Value for money is good. Thanks for you assistance and great site"
"Maqueda is certainly in the bush! We entered Malelane Gate of Kruger Park to reach it. Great rustic lodge. Our hosts were absolutely lovely people and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was our best in three weeks of travel. It was served on the open air porch and we were accompanied by a vis..."
more"Should someone ask me; they wonder what paradise is like? I'll tell them I know because, I was there, Maqueda Lodge is the closest you will get!!"