Makuwa Safari Lodge

Simone and Morné are great hosts!! The place is beautiful, rooms are very nice, the garden and all the place is so cozy. We were so greatful for the fire they set outside everyday, there you can meet the other guests and share safari stories. Morné has lots of knowledge of wild life and conversations with him are so delightful and instructive. Simone will give you lots of information before you get there and she´ll take care of you as no one else can, besides she´s an excellent cook, her muffins are the best!! Food there is at a top level. The place is 25 minutes from Orpen gate but the fence of Kruger is right in front of the garden so you can listen to lions and hyenas at night. They organized a game drive for us and it was amazing. We wouldn´t doubt of coming back again!

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Amazing food at the Lodge. Comfortable beds, short drive to Kruger and lovely welcoming staff.

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We had an amazing stay at Makuwa. Simone and Morné were excellent hosts. They made our stay perfect with their warmth and attention to details. Meals were exceptional, even catering for my gluten free needs. Our room was very comfortable, and we loved sitting on the patio enjoying the bird life, sunsets and the odd warthog. Evenings were spent around the fire, chatting and listening to the roar of lions and hyenas in the distance. Makuwa is an easy 25min drive away from Orpen gate if you want to enter the KNP. A great lodge in a great location, absolute value for money. We were sad to say goodbye to Morné, Simone and their 3 dogs. We can definitely highly recommend Makuwa!

Absolutely no negatives

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.

We booked outside of Kruger for a peaceful and quiet weekend away from the busy tourist packed camps. The daily drive to Kruger was short and we enjoyed seeing animals on route daily. The lodge is the perfect stay outside of Kruger but still close enough as if you were at Kruger. The hospitality is absolutely tops and the food was amazing. It was nice to be able to come back from Kruger late afternoon, relax and have a quiet dinner. We stayed three nights and felt that we could have stayed longer.

Comfort,quality and service met our expectation,but a little far from orpen gate. We will definitly be back

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Good location close to Orpen gate. Wonderful hosts and food. Clean and comfortable.

Really great food and lovely staff. Orpen Gate close by.

Everything!! Simone and Morne are the greatest hosts and we were welcomed like home. The lodge is elegant and effective, the yard, the fire the dining patio… wow what a dream!