Makumu Video Feature

There’s something magical about summer in the African bush. As the first rains fall and the dry earth awakens, the landscape transforms — bursts of green stretch across the plains, wildflowers bloom, and the air hums with life. It’s a season of renewal and abundance, where every sunrise brings new energy and every sunset seems to linger just a little longer over the horizon. At Makumu Private Game Lodge, summer unfolds in...

In the heart of the untamed Klaserie Private Nature Reserve lies Makumu, a sanctuary born from a dream, a dream to create a place where Africa’s spirit could be felt in every sunrise, every whisper of the bush, and every encounter with the wild. But Makumu is more than just a luxury safari lodge. It is a story. One of passion, perseverance, and a lifelong love for the African wilderness. From its...

At Makumu Private Game Lodge, the beauty of the African wilderness stretches far beyond the safari experience. Situated within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger, Makumu is surrounded by rich ecosystems where every tree, bird, and animal plays a role in maintaining balance. Conservation is at the heart of this land, protecting not only the iconic Big Five but also the lesser-known species and the remarkable flora that...