Makumu Private Game Lodge
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park
Features
- Luxury unfenced bush lodge.
- Candlelit dinners
- 300 candles are lit every night throughout the lodge for evening ambiance
- A wooden hide for all guests
- An exclusive use photographic hide at a water hole (to be pre-booked and a fee applies to use it for a day)
- Focus on a unique celebration of African Spirit.
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes
- Camp FencedNo
- Child PolicyChildren 8 years and older are welcome
- PoolYes
- SPAYes
- AirconYes
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaYes - Low Risk
- WI-FIMain Lodge Area Only
- Back-up PowerOff The Grid
Location
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga
Getting There
5.5 hours drive from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit.
It is a further +- 90 minutes from Hoedspruit / Eastgate Airport to the lodge.
Accommodation
3 x King Suites
3 x Impi Suites
Rates & Special Offers
Deals By Date
Please note:
- All rates are subject to availability.
- Proof of SA residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge.
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted are only applicable to South African Residents. Discounted special rates for International Residents are available on request.
- The Klaserie Conservation Levy of R 265 per person per night (for all guests aged 12 years and over) will be added to the invoice for the accommodation at the time of booking. (Subject to change)
- Klaserie Entrance Fee of R 280 applies. Payable upon entry. (Subject to change without prior notice)
- There will be a supplement of 50% on the per person sharing rate for single accommodation.
- Children aged 8 years and older are welcome and are charged the full adult rates.
About Makumu Private Game Lodge
In the Xitsonga language, the word “Makumu” refers to an intangible explanation of an open space, an uncluttered lookout over distant horizons, or endless views. The breath-taking views and location of the lodge complement a deeply inspiring sense of space and place, leaving visitors rejuvenated with the ancient spirit of African wilderness.
The ‘Big Five’ Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is one of the largest privately owned nature reserves in South Africa, covering some 60 000 hectares and forming part of the greater Kruger National Park. Makumu Private Game Lodge is an intimate oasis in this vast wilderness, surrounded by the harshness, unpredictability and unspoiled appeal of the African bushveld. Six luxurious and beautifully appointed suites all fitted with aircons, accommodating a maximum of twelve guests, ensure an exclusive blend of absolute comfort, style and privacy.
ROOM TYPES:
Bushman King Suite – This bushman themed suite has a balcony, seating area and private bathroom with a bath. The beds are draped with a mosquito net and cannot be converted into twin beds The Bushmans King Suite is lit only by candlelight and there is no electricity but has plug points. This room is larger in size and has a bath and shower with hammock.
Bushman Impi Suite – This bushman themed suite has a balcony, seating area and private bathroom with a bath. The beds are draped with a mosquito net and can be converted into twin beds. This room is lit only by candlelight and there is no electricity but has plug points. This room is smaller than the king suite and only has a shower.
Ndebele King Suite – This Ndebele themed suite has a balcony, seating area and private bathroom with a bath. The beds are draped with a mosquito net and cannot be converted into twin beds. This room is lit only by candlelight and there is no electricity but has plug points. This room is larger in size and has a bath and shower with hammock.
Ndebele Impi Suite – This Ndebele themed suite has a balcony, seating area and private bathroom with a bath. The beds are draped with a mosquito net and can be converted into twin beds. This room is lit only by candlelight and there is no electricity but has plug points. This room is smaller than the king suite and only has a shower.
Zulu King Suite – This Zulu themed suite has a balcony, seating area and private bathroom with a bath. The beds are draped with a mosquito net and cannot be converted into twin beds. This room is lit only by candlelight and there is no electricity but has plug points. This room is larger in size and has a bath and shower with hammock.
Zulu Impi Suite – This Zulu themed suite has a balcony, seating area and private bathroom with a bath. The beds are draped with a mosquito net and can be converted into twin beds. This room is lit only by candlelight and there is no electricity but has plug points. This room is smaller than the king suite and only has a shower.
ROOM FEATURES:
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Bath or shower
- Towels
- Slippers
LODGE FEATURES:
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Double Story Lodge
- Unfenced
- 2 Game drive vehicles
Facilities:
- Air conditioning and fan
- Safety deposit box
- Private entrance
- Mosquito net
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
- Wake-up service
About Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
The Reserve was founded in 1969 and formally proclaimed as a protected area and published in the Administrators Notice No 104 of 26th of January 1972. The KPNR has been in existence for the past 53 years. The Reserve at that time of proclamation was 59 428 hectares. Additional properties have since joined the Reserve and the overall size is now 60 248 hectares. Most of the Reserve falls within the Province of Mpumalanga, and a total of 1745 hectares falls within the Limpopo Province. The KPNR is one of the 5 reserves which comprise the Association of Private Nature Reserves (APNR). The other four reserves are the Timbavati, Balule, Umbabat and the Thorny Bush Nature Reserve. The total area of the APNR is 204 000 hectares. The Reserve comprises 14 different vegetation types which provide habitats for all locally indigenous wildlife species, including the legendary Big 5.
Lodge Features
Lodge Pool
Additional Activities
- Game Drives morning, afternoon, and night
- Walking safari
- Heli flips
- Birding
- Underground bunker
- Star Gazing
Getting There
Due to the isolated location of Makumu, vehicle access should be in a 4×4 vehicle only. For International tourists it is recommended that they fly to/ex Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
Kindly note, self-driving guests need to drive to the Klaserie Headquarters, where they leave their car and are picked up by the Lodge. Please advise on the time you will be arriving at the Headquarters for the Lodge to ensure you are picked up on time.
Directions:
- Travel along the N12 East passing Witbank (eMalahleni) through to Belfast, this section is approximately 200km.
- At Belfast follow signs to Dullstroom along the R540, continue through until reaching Lydenburg (Mashishing).
- Follow signs for Orighstad along the R36, approximately 40km after Orighstad you will enter the Abel Erasmus pass travelling through the J.G Strydom tunnel.
- The road will change to the R527 to Hoedspruit. The travelling time by road to this point from JHB is about 4.5 hours.
- Once through Hoedspruit travel towards Klaserie town for 7km.
- Turn left onto Argyle road (signposted Eastgate Airport) travel for approximately 20km until reaching the Access Control Security Gate.
Please see below important information:
- Travel past Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
- Once at the Enkhulu gate, inform the gate guards that you are going into the Klaserie via Incheni gate.
- You will then see a turn to the Left just before the cattle grid which will take you to Klaserie.
- Go to the Incheni Gate. You will be charged an entry fee of R 230, subject to change without prior notice.
- Follow the road all the way to the end where you will find Headquarters.
Guests are met by a Makumu representative and transferred to the Lodge in an open safari vehicle.
Rooms Found, Nights, 2 Adults
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