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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
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Acutain
Mozambique
“Karen and skinny were super helpful and gave a great service. Excellent food” - Bianca
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
“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
“Most welcoming couple, lovely grounds, beautiful room and delicious food.” - Amir
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
“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
“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
“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!”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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.


The fine print
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.