Makumu Private Game Lodge
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Makumu Private Game Lodge
Lodge
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Select, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1380, South Africa
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This all-inclusive lodge is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.Show More
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Highlights
Airport drop-off available
Ideal location
Top local pick
Free parking
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Spa
Massage room
Gym
Public parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Luggage storage
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Property Description
This all-inclusive lodge is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
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4.9/5
OutstandingCleanliness4.9
Amenities4.9
Location4.9
Service4.9
All 43 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Air Force Base Hoedspruit
(43.7 km)
Airport: Ngala Airport
(48.5 km)
Landmarks: Last Word Kitara
(4.4 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
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Deluxe King Room
2 single beds and 1 king bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
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Double Or Twin Room
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Has window
Daily housekeeping
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8
Suite
1 king bed
Has window
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Garden view
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1
King Suite
1 king bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
Bathtub or shower
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Superior King Suite
1 king bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
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Honeymoon King Suite
1 king bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
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Guest Reviews
4.9/5
Outstanding
43 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.9
- Amenities4.9
- Location4.9
- Service4.9
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AI Summary
Makumu impresses with spacious, luxurious rooms, beautiful decorations, and outstanding service. Guests appreciate the delicious breakfast and the opportunity to enjoy good company at a long table.
Meander19376419338
April 2, 2025
We enjoyed a great 3-day stay at Makumu. Excellent rooms very well designed and with all necessary amenities. Bestifil view over valley in front of lodge, great Boma for dinner. Very good food, great breakfast. Super game drives twice daily, seating very spacious and comfortable ( max. 6 guests per vehicle) with extra soace for ranging camera, accessories, drinks, etc.
Lauren_LW
March 21, 2025
What an experience! Loved the service from the transfer from the airport for the entire stay. Food and service was outstanding. Our drive from the airport to the hotel was notable we saw elephants and buffalo. During our stay at the Makumu we saw Rhino, Elephants, Giraffe, Lioness her beautiful three cubs, buffalo, various bucks and birdlife. Highlight for me was seeing a Leopard twice. Rooms are beautifully decorated and so much beautiful candlelight to light up our nights. Food was outstanding. Nellys and Grace made my day. Loved meeting Nadia Rheinard, Thomas and Julia. Lindo and Lisa. Thank you for a memorable stay.
JaneE260
October 1, 2024
What a fantastic place this is! Very intimate. Only space for 12 people. We had a wraparound balcony high up, a bath with a view of the watering hole across the Klaserie game reserve. Every detail was thought of. The staff from hosts to cooks, rangers and trackers were brilliant. 2 game drives a day stopping for hot drinks in the morning and alcohol in the evening. It was very chilly and windy whilst we were there but this aided to us seeing every animal possible including black Rhino, white Rhino, Leopards Elephants, wilder beast, buffalo, zebra, lions, giraffe, hippo, impala to name most. This place was made special by the Ranger Rheinhard and Tracker Redwall excellent at their jobs. The food was delicious and loved sitting at a long table with everyone at breakfast and in the evening. It’s all candle lit in the evening! We didn’t use the pool with a view due to the weather or the outdoor fire pit. Upstairs in the main building was an open log fireplace very cosy
Emily Y
March 25, 2025
We were absolutely blown away by the beauty, hospitality, extensive knowledge, service, passion for nature, and attention to detail we found at Makumu Lodge. The staff went out of their way to make sure our experience was exceptional– accommodating specific dietary requests, taking the time to educate & answer a myriad of questions about the wildlife, and even providing a once-in-a-lifetime unique candle lit dinner in the bush for our final evening– truly unforgettable. We loved the intimate, more “boutique” style charm of Makumu. Eating dinner under the stars with the staff every evening after the night drives was a highlight, not to mention the most obvious takeaway, which was the deep respect for the breath taking beauty of the animals we encountered daily. It was a life changing experience that we can’t recommend enough.
Colleen C
September 18, 2024
Superb! Such an amazing stay for our whole family, fantastic game viewing facilitated by extremely talented trackers and Rangers. Sparkling swimming pool, board games, pool table, chess, fire pits and beautiful views can be enjoyed combined with a home-style help-yourself element too. Absolutely delicious food, luxurious comfortable bedrooms and six- star pampering!
Paradise01600375812
March 9, 2025
Makumu is in an exclusive league of its own. The location, the lodge, the incredible staff delivering unrivaled service. The game drives are exceptional as you are “alone” allowing you to spend real time with the animals without being disturbed by the next jeep coming up behind you. We are return guests and took friends with us for their first visit and they absolutely loved the Makumu experience
Carlos Z
July 12, 2024
I really appreciated that animals can be here animals in nature and not show objects like in the zoo or in national parks that operate with GPS to quick show all the Big 5 around any corner in full speed ! Makumu takes care and respects the animals in the game , give them the peace and freedom they need to walk around , away and back , breed etc Makumu game lodge does not lay out meat to attract leopards or lions , they have to catch them by their own , as in poor nature , there is no fridge standing around filled with meat to self serve ! Nature help you self and therefore will be the best natural outcome .
GlobalNomadSF1970
July 14, 2024
I've been on a few safaris throughout Africa and this was hands-down my favorite ever. What put this over the top for me was peaceful vibe of the lodge and the game drives. We barely saw other vehicles but our tracker spotter the big 5 for us and more. I think my favorite part was at night the entire lodge was candle-lit. We still could charge our devices, connect to wi-fi, use heat/air-con and a hair dryer, but otherwise it was simple alacrity and so relaxing. The bomba and food were amazing. We went with a group of 7, including my 12-year-old daughter. Most were first-time safari foes and the entire groups was in love with Makumu. Already trying to plan a trip back with friends or family to rent the entire place.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Spa
Additional charge
Massage room
Gym
Public parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Bar
Billiards room
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Childcare service
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Billiards room
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Pool with view
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available Off-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
VIP check-in service
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Lobby bar
Snack bar
Public Areas
Smoking area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Billiards room
Gym
Massage room
Spa
Additional charge
Hiking
Activities
Eco tours
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Childcare service
Additional charge
Safety & Security
First aid room
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–18:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child Policies
Children aged 8 and above are welcome at this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 6
This all-inclusive lodge is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Makumu Private Game Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Makumu Private Game Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.