South Africa
Makumu Private Game Lodge
From $654 /person
4.8 Sustainability Rating
An intimate safari lodge in the Big 5 Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Makumu Private Game Lodge captures the timeless energy of the unblemished African bushveld in the Big 5 Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The Xitsonga word 'Makumu' refers to an expansive, unobstructed view over horizons. The lodge fittingly offers guests breathtaking scenery and ambience, while the suites draw inspiration from the Bushman, Ndebele and Zulu cultures of Africa. Guests can check out 'iThumbela' or 'place to hide', a ground-level photography bunker overlooking a watering hole, and visit Eco Children. This initiative emphasises hands-on environmental education, started by Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and supported by Makumu. The skilled ranger and tracker team also offer twice-daily game drives and wildlife tracking on foot.
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Bushman King Suite
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2The Bushman King Suite comes with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, a walk-in closet, and a viewing deck with a hammock. This luxurious suite’s bushman theme is captured in its earthy tones, printed bedding, bow, and quiver on display.
Ndebele King Suite
1•2The Ndebele King Suite boasts contemporary African decorations featuring rich, earthy hues. Guests can relax in a secluded space with a king-sized bed, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Enjoy the view of the dry riverbed from the deck, complete with a hammock.
Zulu King Suite
1•2The Zulu King Suite is equipped with a king-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, a walk-in closet, and a viewing deck with a hammock. Adorned with a Zulu theme, it offers comfort and privacy and boasts a view of the camp waterhole, which offers thrilling game-viewing experiences.
Deluxe Impi Suite
3•2The Deluxe Impi Suite offers either king-size or twin beds, air-conditioning, a ceiling fan, a mosquito net, and a desk. This luxurious suite includes a comfortable sitting area and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The wooden deck boasts a breathtaking vista of the bushveld.
Bushman King Suite
1•2The Bushman King Suite comes with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, a walk-in closet, and a viewing deck with a hammock. This luxurious suite’s bushman theme is captured in its earthy tones, printed bedding, bow, and quiver on display.
Ndebele King Suite
1•2The Ndebele King Suite boasts contemporary African decorations featuring rich, earthy hues. Guests can relax in a secluded space with a king-sized bed, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Enjoy the view of the dry riverbed from the deck, complete with a hammock.
Zulu King Suite
1•2The Zulu King Suite is equipped with a king-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, a walk-in closet, and a viewing deck with a hammock. Adorned with a Zulu theme, it offers comfort and privacy and boasts a view of the camp waterhole, which offers thrilling game-viewing experiences.
Deluxe Impi Suite
3•2The Deluxe Impi Suite offers either king-size or twin beds, air-conditioning, a ceiling fan, a mosquito net, and a desk. This luxurious suite includes a comfortable sitting area and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The wooden deck boasts a breathtaking vista of the bushveld.
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