This stay was incredible, Simone and Morne made my trip to Kruger so easy and enjoyable, from the packed lunches to the homemade dinners and chats I couldn’t recommend this lodge more. They really make it special, I booked this last minute not really knowing what to expect but I’m so so glad I did! Went as a solo traveller and it was perfect!

Darragh Ireland

It was just wonderful. Simone and Morne are the best. The food was delicious and the room really comfortable.

Lisa-maria Germany

This is the nicest place we ever stayed at! Simone and Morne are amazing hosts, make you feel at home immediately and do everything to make your stay absolutely perfect. They know the best tours to Kruger and co. and Simone is an incredible cook. We’ve read about it before, but we do have a high standard so we didn’t expect too much, but it seriously was the best food I ever had at any accommodation. The only mistake we made was not staying longer. I would highly recommend to do at least 4 nights and spend at least one day relaxing at Makuwa. We cannot wait to go back some day (not only to stay at Makuwa but also to meet Simone and Morne again). The both of them definitely found their passion and you can feel it in every little detail! :)

Max Germany

On the way to Makuwa safari lodge welcomed by a leopard couple we found a true chef in Simone and two decades of safari knowledge in Morne in an amazing place. Lions roaring at the campfire in the evening, delicious dinner and breakfast plus the service of Prince as a personal guide in Kruger.

Suzanne Netherlands

The location, the staff, the food. Amazing! Thanks Simone and Morne!

Eric Netherlands

The staff was really outstanding. Simone and Morne really made it the perfect stay. Their dedication, service and cooking was the best.

Hans Netherlands

Morne and Simone were welcoming and attentive hosts. They were extremely helpful when our hire car broke down and could not do enough for us. Simone cooking is excellent. She served us dish after dish of delicious food. Morne extremely knowledgeable about the bush and the Kruger National Park and it was wonderful to get his insights to further build our understanding of the challenges. The chalets are stylishly decorated, and whilst there is no air-conditioning or Wi-Fi. This did not detract from this being magical stay. Indeed, when visiting Kruger, not having seems quite appropriate. The lodge is extremely close to Kruger itself, so it is exciting for us guests to hear the noises of the big five in the adjacent park, as well as seeing the antics of baboons as they try to refuse in the huge makuwe tree in the grounds. More entertaining still are Morne effort to scare them off. we would highly recommend this lodge to people visiting Kruger

Mark United Kingdom

Hosts, rooms and food were all great. Thank you very much!

Paul South Africa

Beautiful location and tastefully decorated. Nice ‘hangouts’ and good food. The campfire was also nice and it was very quiet. The staff packed us a nice breakfast to go.

Saskia Netherlands

Very clean with lot of free land around the lodge. Highly dedicated couple looking after the lodge. Excellent meals (vegetarian). Knowledgeable guides Morne and Shane provided lots of information about animals on safari tour. Simone and Morne very accommodating and helpful.

Rajesh United Kingdom