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Reviews of Makumu Private Game Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Makumu Private Game Lodge
Klaserie Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Makumu was an amazing experience!! We loved our stay there and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Makumu Reservations on 8 Jun,2023
Dear Connie, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay and cannot wait to welcome you back. Until next time.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was the most amazing experience ever! The attention to detail was exceptional! Cheri, Adrian, Maggie and the rest of the staff were incredible and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this lodge for a complete safari experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Makumu on 31 Mar,2023
Dear Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your time with us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Makumu and had all your wishes fulfilled. Our goal is always to exceed your expectations! If there’s anything we can help you plan your next visit, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We hope to see you soon! Warm Regards, The Makumu Team.

10/10 Excellent

Lilly, Atlanta, Georgia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Makumu is very private and expensive property. Very quiet, surreal view on a top of hill. Staff was amazing and very welcoming ( almost felt like a family). Food was great! Good wine! You will not regret staying here! -Lilly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Makumu Private Game Lodge on 22 Jan,2020
Dear Lilly. Thank you very much for the lovely ratings of Makumu Private Game Lodge. I am so delighted you enjoyed your stay! We are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and that we could share this paradise with you. I have forwarded this wonderful message to all members of staff. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the future,Lots of Makumu love!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nothing short of amazing, the location, staff, room, facilities. it was the most welcoming place if stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Makumu on 13 Mar,2019
Thank you so much for your amazing message. It was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us. Knowing that you enjoyed your stay warms our hearts. We are passionate about the environment and the all the elements that work together and truly are so happy you were able to experience that. The candles do add to the overall ambience of the stay and trust it was reflected. We do look forward to your next visit and trust it will be very soon! Warmest regards, The Makumu Team

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Believe the great reviews!!! I can not express how wonderful Makumu was! Outstanding accommodations, wonderful food, beautiful reserve. You’ll feel welcome from the start in a relaxed atmosphere. Honestly feel it was the best trip we’ve taken. Definitely stay at least 3, but 4 or more nights is best to increase your chances for seeing the most game.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Verena on 27 Aug,2018
Thank you so much for your lovely review Al and Andrea! We enjoyed hosting you for the four nights. So excited for you both to be able to find the lion on your last day while tracking the elephants on foot with Alan. We were sad to here about your trip to Maputo where you got stuck in your car but we admire you for grabbing life be the shoulders and enjoying every moment of it! We hope to welcome you back to Makumu in the future. Greetings from the Makumu Team

10/10 Excellent

Karishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic - Could not recommend anything better
Absolutely amazing experience. We were the only guests at the resort, but every member of staff endeavoured to make our holiday so special. It was the most relaxing, yet enriching holiday we have ever taken. To be guided on safari by experts who are so passionate and knowledgeable about the area was an absolutely phenomenal experience. The food was fantastic, each setting outdid the previous one. The most comfortable mattresses and duvets that we have ever slept on away from home. All this combined to make it a most memorable holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Makumu on 3 Jul,2018
Dear Karishma, Thank you so much for your amazing review. It was a real pleasure having you and Brajesh with us. We do hope to have you stay with us in the very near future again. Sending Makumu Love, Sarah, Alan and the Team

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lage in der Wildniss, kleine Einheit mit nur wenigen Gästen, Ruhe, Essen, Getränke perfekt...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Makumu Private Game Lodge on 15 Jan,2020
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung Wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns genossen haben!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Makumu on 4 Dec,2019
Thank you very much for the lovely ratings of Makumu Private Game Lodge. I am so delighted you enjoyed your stay! It was an absolute pleasure to host you. We are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and that we could share this paradise with you. I have forwarded this wonderful message to Shelley and all members of staff. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the future,Lots of Makumu love!

10/10 Excellent

Oscir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Makumu Reservations on 26 Jun,2019
Dear Oscir and Maria, Thank you so much for your excellent review. We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us. We do hope to have you back very soon!