Makumu Private Game Lodge

Me and my partner had the pleasure of staying at Makumu! It was seriously outstanding from start to finish. Here's why we loved it: 1. Unforgettable Experience: Our safari at Makumu was mind-blowing. We got up close with wild animals and learned so much about them. Special mention to our tracker Safari and ranger AD, where you could clearly see his love to the bush and his exceptional talent on understanding the wild animals behaviour and helped us understand the animals better as well as make the experience much better thanks to him. 2. Great Staff: The people at Makumu were incredible. They were not only highly professional but also incredibly warm and friendly. They made us feel like part of their family in just 4 days. We'll never forget our time there, thanks Cherie, Shelley, AD, Ruan, and the rest of the great team. 3. Luxurious Rooms: The lodge itself was like a work of art. The rooms were super comfy and stylish. They created the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature. You could tell they put a lot of thought into the design. 4. Culinary Paradise: The food was out of this world! The chef's dishes were tasty and varied, everyday we tried something new. Dining by the fire on the boma under the African stars with animal sounds in the background? Just unforgettable. 5. Top Marks: Seriously, if we could rate everything, it would be a perfect 10. The safaris, the staff, the lodge's vibe, and the food - all exceeded our wildest expectations. Just thanks, we'll be back for sure.

There wasn't anything we didn't like. It was literally perfect.

Makumu team very efficient

Great location. Friendly hosts. Knowledgeable guides. Excellent food.

Bed was a bit firmer than I prefer.

Beautiful property with amazing staff and views. Clean, modern and really in the preserve

The staff was super. The location is absolutely stunning.

Exceptional property managed by. 3 capable, knowledgeable, experienced and professional couples. We saw every animal we wanted to see. The meals were delicious and plentiful. Top shelf staff in every way.

The property is lit at night exclusively by candles. While we understand the esthetics of this, it is impractical. It is hard to do somethings in the dark much less while holding a bright Qbeam with the other hand. This alone may prevent us from returning.

Exceptional staff and service, excellent rooms, wonderful game drives with great wildlife sightings; all around just fabulous! I also have a few specific food allergies which they accommodated without a fuss and they were able to provide very tasty food without making me feel like I was missing out on the menu everyone else was being served. Loved the outdoor fire (Boma) and appreciated the air con (heating) in the villa on the cold winter mornings just to take the chill out of the air when you get out of bed before the sun is up. Transfer to and from the airport was seamless and easy, and the game vehicles were very comfortable. Drinks and snacks were provided on every game drive.

Just a minor thing but the curio shop didn't have much on offer; I just wanted a nice little memento from my trip.

Literally everything you could want to make you feel at home, relaxed and able to enjoy the amazing wildlife. All of the staff were amazing.

Nothing!