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Makumu Private Game Lodge
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About the lodge
An overview of Makumu Private Game Lodge.
Welcome to the Home of Endless Views (Makumu means ‘endless view’ in the Xitsonga language). Makumu Private Game Lodge, located in the ‘Big Five’ Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is an intimate oasis surrounded by the harshness, unpredictability and unspoiled appeal of the African bushveld
Highlights
- Makumu Private Game Lodge is an intimate luxury lodge situated in the ‘Big Five’ Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger.
- Each luxury suite is large and spacious to reflect the open air and space of the African bush.
- Enjoy thrilling game drives and bush walks, tracking big game on foot.
You Should Know
- Children aged 8 years old and above are welcome at the lodge.
The Detail
Welcome to the Home of Endless Views (Makumu means "endless view" in the Xitsonga language). Makumu Private Game Lodge, located in the ‘Big Five’ Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, is an intimate oasis surrounded by the harshness, unpredictability, and unspoiled appeal of the African bushveld.
Six luxurious and beautifully appointed suites in three villas, accommodating a maximum of twelve guests, ensure an exclusive blend of absolute comfort, style, and privacy. Inspired by the Bushman, Ndebele, and Zulu tribes of Africa, the suites are decorated with their own unique character. Each is large and spacious, offering a King Suite and a smaller Impi Suite.
Game viewing at Makumu is opportunistic, with no time constraints or schedules. The highly skilled ranger and tracker team offer morning and afternoon game drives, walking, tracking, and quiet observation from a hide—all part of the Makumu experience. Makumu Private Game Lodge has also recently introduced 'iThumbela,' which loosely translated from the Xitsonga language means "place to hide." This is a photographic bunker, sunken below ground and overlooking a watering hole, offering guests the opportunity to photograph wildlife coming to the water to cool down or drink, at ground level.
Price Includes
- All game viewing activities (morning and afternoon drives, walking safaris, tracking big game on foot, bird watching).
- All meals, teas, coffees, and a selection of local beverages, including beers, wines, and soft drinks.
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Rates and pricing.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Makumu Private Game Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
Rates shown are per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
1 Apr 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Full Board - All meals, selection of local beverages and all game viewing activities
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