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Makumu Private Game Lodge

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Klaserie Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪100 min drive‬
  • 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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

  • 322 sq ft
  • 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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bushman King Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Makumu Private Game Lodge

3.5-star lodge with private balconies
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this lodge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.
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. Guests can surf the web using the 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.

Makumu Private Game Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

The lodge offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This all-inclusive lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Makumu Private Game Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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 any questions, 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

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service is excellent, people treat you like a family. The game drive was fantastic It’s a bit far from the city town but that’s part of the ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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