Makuwa Safari Lodge

Truly the best hosts of our entire trip! You can approach them with any request and they help immediately — incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful. We felt very welcome and well taken care of from the very first moment. The food was absolutely delicious — every meal was a highlight! The quality and attention to detail were exceptional. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommended!

An AC and wifi could have been helpful:)

Loved the hosts - Simone & Mornay. The food was exceptional. Service on a level that other resorts in this category should aim for. Big, spacious rooms and patios.

No aircon, especially during the hot summer months, made some of the nights very uncomfortable. No coffee making facilities in the rooms. Inclusion of these two things, in my mind, would elevate the standard of this lodge significantly.

Das Ambiente, Das essen hervorragend

Nichts

Makuwa Lodge is really a gem. Very close to Orpen gate and easy to reach. The hosts Simone and Morne are really wonderful warm people. From the first minute we felt at home. To exchange and learn from Mornes knowledge of nature is great. And also I heard it was mentioned very often, Simone just prepares the best food I have ever had in a lodge. We really enjoyed every second. Very difficult to leave but will be back!

Nothing. Its just a perfect place!

Sehr schön angelegte Unterkunft. Gemütliche Feuerstelle, an der man abends verweilen kann und sehr schöner Essensplatz. Zimmereinrichtung einfach, aber liebevoll dekoriert. Wir hatten Abendessen und Frühstück mitgebucht. Beides war sehr lecker und individuell mit Herz zubereitet. Sehr nette Gastgeber.

All our meals were exceptionally delicious. Simone is a great cook. Breakfast a dinner were really delicious. It was my son 21st birthday and Simone baked a delicious birthday cake! It was so wonderful.

There is one issue that I had, The rooms were not cleaned, beds were not made up and the towels were not replaced after our first night.

Wat een heerlijke tijd hebben we hier gehad. Eigenlijk alles was goed, de hartelijke ontvangst, het regelen van de safari, de locatie en niet te vergeten het fantastische eten! Wat een lieve mensen. Zeker een aanrader.

Hele lieve en attente gastheer en gastvrouw. Simone kookt een 3-gangendiner alsof je bij een restaurant zit. ‘S Avonds konden we genieten bij het kampvuur. De kamers zijn zeer smaakvol ingericht. Het ontbijt wat we meekregen voor in krugerpark was vers en heerlijk. Orpengate ligt op 30 min afstand rijden.

Misschien de krakende bedden. Maar dat was een kleinigheid.

Coming home in the African bush — that’s exactly how we felt at Makuwa Safari Lodge. Simone, Morné and their wonderful team welcomed us with such warmth that every moment felt special. They go above and beyond in everything they do, making our stay truly unforgettable. From the lovingly prepared meals to the perfectly organised guided safaris and the cosy, peaceful accommodation — every single detail is cared for with so much heart and attention.

Nothing at all.

Our host was fantastic! She was super caring and gave everything to make us feel home