Makuwa Safari Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
+33 photos
Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Makuwa Safari Lodge in Hoedspruit offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and free toiletries. Each room includes a wardrobe, bath, and walk-in shower. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and garden. The lodge features an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals. Outdoor seating and menus cater to special diets. Nearby Attractions: Orpen Gate is 39 km away, Blyde River Canyon 42 km, Drakensig Golf Club and Kinyonga Reptile Centre 44 km each.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available on-site

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2 single beds
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sharron
South Africa South Africa
“All our meals were exceptionally delicious. Simone is a great cook. Breakfast a dinner were really delicious. It was my son 21st birthday and Simone baked a delicious birthday cake! It was so wonderful.”
Dominik
Germany Germany
“Coming home in the African bush — that’s exactly how we felt at Makuwa Safari Lodge. Simone, Morné and their wonderful team welcomed us with such warmth that every moment felt special. They go above and beyond in everything they do, making our...”
Florian
Germany Germany
“Our host was fantastic! She was super caring and gave everything to make us feel home”
Timm
United States United States
“Great staff; nice reception; good view and grounds; wonderful dinner and breakfast; quiet,”
Luca
Italy Italy
“The staff was amazing! Location and food very good!”
Elena
Germany Germany
“Cozy Fire Place, amazing dinner and breakfast, small antilopes visiting, safe (2 gates) Simone was a super friendly and welcoming host”
Simone
Germany Germany
“Simone and her husband were super welcoming and did everything that we had the best time there!”
Rona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We really enjoyed our stay, the lodge was only about 25 minutes drive to the Kruger gate. The room was lovely and Morne and Simone were excellent hosts. The breakfast and dinner were five star quality, really wonderful food beautifully cooked and...”
Mitchell
Netherlands Netherlands
“It was amazing to stay at Makuwa! Simone & Morné are the best hosts you can wish for when visiting the beautiful Kruger.”
Fabienne
France France
“We had a great stay with Simone and Morne. Beyond the hotel which was perfect for us, we enjoyed their delicious food, their great knowledge of the area, their help with reservations and their advice. It was simple, friendly and very relaxing,...”

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with all options.
Restaurant #1
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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House rules

Makuwa Safari Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Makuwa Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.