Makuwa Safari Lodge

Makuwa Safari Lodge Located just 20 minutes from Kruger National Park's Orpen Gate, our charming bushveld retreat accomm

Christmas in the bush has its own magic ✨🌿We’re grateful for our wonderful guests, our dedicated team, and the wild beau...
25/12/2025

Christmas in the bush has its own magic ✨🌿
We’re grateful for our wonderful guests, our dedicated team, and the wild beauty that surrounds us. 🎄🐘

From the team at Makuwa Safari Lodge, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with wonder and wild moments.🎄❤️

10/11/2025

Just when we thought the day couldn’t get more beautiful… this incredible leopard made an appearance! 🐆
Every visit to Makuwa holds a little surprise — and this one left us all in awe.

Dessert, dusk and the sound of nothing but nature 🍀
14/10/2025

Dessert, dusk and the sound of nothing but nature 🍀

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Wishing you a festive season filled with laughter, cheer and unforgettable mem...
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Wishing you a festive season filled with laughter, cheer and unforgettable memories! 🎄

There is nothing prettier than a sunset ☀️
04/11/2024

There is nothing prettier than a sunset ☀️

It was the perfect evening spent by the fire with great food, star filled skies and even better company. ☺️ ...
04/08/2024

It was the perfect evening spent by the fire with great food, star filled skies and even better company. ☺️

There is always room for dessert! 😋
19/05/2024

There is always room for dessert! 😋

Whilst on a short drive through the Makuwa reserve, we had a very special moment right before sunset! 📷 .waring_jones ...
15/05/2024

Whilst on a short drive through the Makuwa reserve, we had a very special moment right before sunset!

📷 .waring_jones

Happy 11th wedding anniversary to our lovely guests, Resh & Andrew! Wishing you both continued joy, love and a lifetime ...
16/03/2024

Happy 11th wedding anniversary to our lovely guests, Resh & Andrew!
Wishing you both continued joy, love and a lifetime of beautiful memories ♥️

Dessert time is the sweetest hour of the day & today we’re serving up some sweet happiness with our classic Malva Puddin...
29/12/2023

Dessert time is the sweetest hour of the day & today we’re serving up some sweet happiness with our classic Malva Pudding 😋♥️

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Merry Christmas from the Makuwa Team! 🎄Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, laughter and unforgettable memorie...
25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from the Makuwa Team! 🎄
Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, laughter and unforgettable memories! ♥️

Happy World Elephant Day from the Makuwa Team! 🐘 📷 Morne Coetzer
12/08/2023

Happy World Elephant Day from the Makuwa Team! 🐘



📷 Morne Coetzer

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R531 Orpen Road
Hoedspruit
1380

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+27720828620

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Welcome to Makuwa Safari Lodge

Makuwa Safari Lodge is the perfect spot to base yourself while exploring Kruger National Park and the beautiful surrounding areas.

We have an abundance of birdlife and animals on our 70 hectare property including Buffalo, Nyala, Kudu, Warthog, Zebra and other plains game. We also have occasional visits from hyena, wild dog, elephants and even the elusive leopard on the reserve.

Game Drives take place in the Kruger National Park or Manyeleti Game Reserve, just a short 20 minute drive away. Guided bush walks are available on our property as well as longer walks on a neighbouring big-5 reserve.

Our charming bushveld retreat accommodates up to 18 guests in 7 rooms, with 3 room-types to suit couples and families alike. You’ll leave with a wealth of stories to share about this corner of the earth and the warmth of the people encountered on the way.