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Makumu Private Game Lodge

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Makumu Private Game Lodge

Aerial view
Outdoor dining
Family dining
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sundeck

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Klaserie Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    1 min walk
  • Phalaborwa Gate
    172 min drive
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate
    177 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    132 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Ndebele King Suite

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ndebele King Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Zulu King Suite

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Zulu King Suite

  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bushman King Suite

2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bushman King Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property

Simbavati Waterside

Pool
All-inclusive
Spa
Parking included
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is AU$2,042
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Simbavati Waterside

About the area

Klaserie Nature Reserve

When you stay at Makumu Private Game Lodge in Klaserie Nature Reserve, you'll be in a national park and steps from Greater Kruger National Park. .This all-inclusive lodge is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
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What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 100 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 114 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 119 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 132 min drive

About this property

Makumu Private Game Lodge

All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Makumu Private Game Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Klaserie Nature Reserve lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Makumu Private Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not provide electricity in the guest rooms (only candlelight). Electricity is only available in the guest lounge.
This property is located in Kruger National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 480 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Makumu Private Game Lodge Kruger National Park
Makumu Private Game Kruger National Park
Makumu Private Game
Makumu Private Game Kruger Na
Makumu Private Game
Makumu Private Game Lodge Lodge
Makumu Private Game Lodge Bushbuckridge
Makumu Private Game Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge

Makumu Private Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Makumu was an amazing experience!! We loved our stay there and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was the most amazing experience ever! The attention to detail was exceptional! Cheri, Adrian, Maggie and the rest of the staff were incredible and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this lodge for a complete safari experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilly, Atlanta, Georgia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Makumu is very private and expensive property. Very quiet, surreal view on a top of hill. Staff was amazing and very welcoming ( almost felt like a family). Food was great! Good wine! You will not regret staying here! -Lilly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nothing short of amazing, the location, staff, room, facilities. it was the most welcoming place if stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Believe the great reviews!!! I can not express how wonderful Makumu was! Outstanding accommodations, wonderful food, beautiful reserve. You’ll feel welcome from the start in a relaxed atmosphere. Honestly feel it was the best trip we’ve taken. Definitely stay at least 3, but 4 or more nights is best to increase your chances for seeing the most game.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic - Could not recommend anything better
Absolutely amazing experience. We were the only guests at the resort, but every member of staff endeavoured to make our holiday so special. It was the most relaxing, yet enriching holiday we have ever taken. To be guided on safari by experts who are so passionate and knowledgeable about the area was an absolutely phenomenal experience. The food was fantastic, each setting outdid the previous one. The most comfortable mattresses and duvets that we have ever slept on away from home. All this combined to make it a most memorable holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lage in der Wildniss, kleine Einheit mit nur wenigen Gästen, Ruhe, Essen, Getränke perfekt...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oscir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019