WELCOME TO MAKARANGA LODGE

Makaranga Lodge is situated in a 30 acre of Private Botanical Garden in The Valley of a Thousand Hills, KwaZulu Natal, 30 minutes from Durban.

Our lodge and gardens boast an impressive art collection and guests can wander the wheelchair friendly pathways through the garden to admire the Shona and Italian sculptures set amongst an impressive collection on Camellias, Magnolias and Rhododendrons. The Japanese garden features original stone carvings from Japan and the 18 ponds and waterways are ideal setting for little bronze statues of Venus Rising, Pan and many more.

Makaranga Lodge is a 5 star luxury accommodation and conference venue where guests can enjoy friendly service and superb cuisine. The Wild Poplar Restaurant offers fine dining table d’hote dinners and the Tuscan Terrace offers buffet and lunch breakfast. Day visitors are welcome to enjoy a walk in the garden and tea and scones on the terrace.

The philosophy of Makaranga revolves around providing an opportunity for enjoyment as well as rejuvenation for all our visitors. The beautiful gardens provide the ideal backdrop to achieve the desired levels of relaxation for all who visit us.