Makumu has six suites in three villas for a maximum of twelve guests. The rate includes meals, local drinks, game drives, walking safaris and tracking on foot. A photographic hide can be booked for a full day.
Only 6 suites
Walking safaris and tracking on foot
Local drinks included
Photographic hide (extra)
Accommodation6 suites in 3 villas; maximum 12 guests
OperatorMakumu
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children8 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Klaserie; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Pool
Strengths
- Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Small camp: 6 rooms
- Close to Hoedspruit airport (≈ 23 km in a straight line)
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Children from 8 only
- Conservation levy on top: €169 for your group
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
- Among the pricier Klaserie lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
6 suites in 3 villas; maximum 12 guests. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr – 31 Dec 2026 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R15,730 | €852 |
Full board per person sharing. Children 8+ pay the adult rate. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levy≈ R520 pp / night (estimate)
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included
Levy estimated from Africa on Foot's Klaserie rate sheet; under-12s are exempt.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Makumu Private Game Lodge (Klaserie, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: King suite
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Klaserie
Klaserie is a 60,000-hectare private reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park and Timbavati, crossed by the Klaserie River. It is part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Klaserie Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 23 km
TransfersTransfers are not included. The lodge sends directions on booking.
AccessIn the Klaserie, reached from Hoedspruit.
Coordinates-24.1900, 31.1700 (approximate)
ReserveKlaserie
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 8+ at the adult rate; all ages on exclusive use. Walks 16+.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
Websitemakumu.com
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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