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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
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Luca
Italy
“The staff was amazing! Location and food very good!” - Elena
Germany
“Cozy Fire Place, amazing dinner and breakfast, small antilopes visiting, safe (2 gates) Simone was a super friendly and welcoming host” - Simone
Germany
“Simone and her husband were super welcoming and did everything that we had the best time there!” - Rona
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
“It was amazing to stay at Makuwa! Simone & Morné are the best hosts you can wish for when visiting the beautiful Kruger.” - Fabienne
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,...” - Hall
United Kingdom
“Simone and Morne go out of there way to make your stay as good as possible, nothing is to much trouble. Simones cooking is exceptional. The meals she produces are amazing. We had a great stay.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Makuwa Safari Lodge is a hidden gem, Simone and Morne are the kindest hosts you could wish for, managing everything with the lightest of touches. They make sure everything is excellent for you without being intrusive. Simone's cooking is...” - Sarah
South Africa
“Everything was so fantastic the food was amazing and Simone and Morne could not do enough to ensure we had the perfect holiday.” - Michael
South Africa
“What a stunning oasis just off Orpen gate road. Staff that go out of their way to assist guests, quick & easy to contact, share stories, connect over tasty meal. There are plenty of 5* lodges in the area. This is authentic, friendly, and good...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
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.