Lodge Facilities

Lodge Facilities

The Boma

Our unique floating boma is an iconic Makumu fingerprint, and is the realisation of one of many of Stefan Breuer’s dreams. Set high above the leopard river and the plains beyond, it is a stunning location for candlelit dinners, stargazing and warm campfire story-swapping.

The Pool

For a cool refreshing swim to escape the hot African sun, the pool at Makumu is ideal. Built as a feature to blend in with the surrounding bushveld, it is perfect for the warm lazy days of summer to cool off and watch various wildlife at the watering hole with a similar idea.

Entertainment

The upper lounge has a fireplace and viewing deck. Games are available for family and children. Guests have access to complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and lounge areas.

Electricity Sources

The lodge has minimal electricity as it is powered by candlelight at night. International plug points are available in all suites. All rooms have fans.

Outdoor Fitness Area

The lodge offers a small outdoor fitness area on the upper deck overlooking the Klaserie. Work up a sweat on our treadmill, rowing machine or cycling machine, or simply relax with some yoga using our yoga mats. Keeping fit has never has never looked so good.

Massages

Enjoy an unwinding massage from our in-house therapist, Lindo. Her magical hands will help you to rejuvenate and relax, either from the privacy of your suite or on the upper deck of the lodge. Listen to the sounds of the bush below as you drift off, the ultimate sound of tranquility.

Outdoor Shower

What better way to immerse yourself in the bush experience than to wash away city life in our outdoor shower? With Healing Earth body products and a door to keep the privacy, showering in the great outdoors gives a feeling of being at one with nature, something we strive to give our guests.

The Shop

Our curio shop has lots of goodies for those looking for something to remember us by! From beautiful dresses to handmade table mats from our very own Nellys, jewellery and shoes - there is much to choose from! Spend some time looking around and enjoying the beauty that South African crafts have to offer.

Photographic Bunker

Looking for a different photographic perspective? Makumu's ground-level photographic bunker offers the opportunity to be at eye level with the water to take spectacular shots of wildlife visiting the watering hole. Nicknamed iThumbela, loosely translated meaning “place to hide” in the Shangaan language, this is the perfect vantage point for the perfect shot!

From our guests

Royalty redefined What a weekend! Cherie, Adrian and Alistair catered to needs that we never knew we had! From the collection point, through to the room, with every touch you could imagine (hot water bottles and a foam bath included) through game drives (encountering the full big 5 within 24 hours of arrival) they never spared one moment to not treat us like royalty. Food cannot be described here,... Read More

Paul & Exelda

Done Many Safaris, Hands-down Makumu is the Best Over many years we have done multiple safaris, from budget to luxury, from National Parks to Sabie Sands, and Makumu is the standout for us. The staff were amazing, they really made us feel welcome, like family. They joined us for dinner every evening and brunch every morning. Dinner around the fire in the boma was a real highlight. The main... Read More

Linda, Chad & Arwen

We spent 2 nights at Makumu Private Game Lodge at the end of July. Accommodation in the Zulu King Suite. The all-round experience was fantastic. The entire team is very enthusiastic, competent and friendly, while being open and unobtrusive at the same time. Starting with Cherie at the reception, our guide Adrian and Tracker Sibu to the other guide Alistair to the kitchen staff and gardeners. Adrian has a... Read More

Johannes & Kirsten

Makumu - what an unbelievable experience! It's hard to put it all into words, just WOW. The lodge location, the team, food and game drives are made up for one of the most amazing times. (We will still be speaking of this place for many, many years). Thank you for everything. Your whole teams makes it feel like home staying here.

Sonja, Julia, Klaus