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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 24 mi away, Blyde River Canyon 26 mi, Drakensig Golf Club and Kinyonga Reptile Center 27 mi each.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Acutain
    Mozambique Mozambique
    Karen and skinny were super helpful and gave a great service. Excellent food
  • Bianca
    Brazil Brazil
    The lodge is a place of peace, totally immersed in nature. On the way you can see several animals circulating. The food is wonderful and made with love and served exclusively for you. Simone cooks very well. The owners are always attentive to...
  • Catalina
    Ireland Ireland
    Top! The place is beautiful, tasteful and most importantly, the attention from Simon made us feel very special. Food was fantastic and attention to detail left us impressed. You can tell they make everything with love, hoping for their guests to...
  • Dan
    Canada Canada
    Most welcoming couple, lovely grounds, beautiful room and delicious food.
  • Amir
    Israel Israel
    Simone and Morne went over an beyond to make sure our stay is unforgettable! Their impeccable hosting, the tips and cozy atmosphere make you feel at home! Regrettably we only had one night booked, but we will definitely be back!
  • Nayara
    Brazil Brazil
    That was one of the best hotel experiences that I ever had. The place was very clean, very pretty, the room is big, there s a beautiful pool and everything you need. Butttt the food was insane. I had one of the best meal of my life at the dinner....
  • Mats
    Belgium Belgium
    We had a great stay at Makuwa! Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, food was super tasteful and we would definitely recommend to stay here be it on your way to Kruger or to visit the park since Orphen gate is only a 20min drive away.
  • 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!

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Makuwa Safari Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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