Press and Awards

In the secluded Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, lies Makumu Private Game Lodge, a retreat that promises space, privacy, and an authentic bushveld experience.

In these South Africa lodges, nature is the luxury

Marvel at the endless starry sky before going to bed, experience breathtaking sunrises in the bush and be woken up briefly at night by the roar of lions - all this awaits you in South Africa's lodges.

Makumu's production The Magic Begins Here - Makumu Magic received a Finalist award at the 5th Edition of the International Tourism Film Festival Africa, that took place Cape Town, South Africa, at the Labia Theatre, one of the most iconic venues in Cape Town.

We are thrilled to announce that Makumu Private Game Lodge has been featured in the prestigious LUXE Travel Magazine's Safari Getaways issue. Our luxurious lodge is showcased as an exceptional destination for wildlife enthusiasts, offering an unforgettable safari experience. We invite our guests to also read the article on page 15, where our owner shares their insights on conservation and the sustainable practices implemented at Makumu Private Game Lodge. We are honored to be recognized by LUXE Travel Magazine and look forward to welcoming our readers to experience our unique brand of African hospitality.

Makumu Private Game Lodge is known for being the unfenced, intimate paradise in the heart of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, situated in the Greater Kruger National park. The Lodge offers a true ‘African Bush Experience’ to guests from all around the world.

An exclusive oasis situated within the expansive and unpredictable African bushveld...

MAKUMU PRIVATE GAME LODGE CELEBRATE AN ESTEEMED 2023 LUXE GLOBAL NOMINATION.

It is our pleasure and privilege to take part in this beautiful initiative each year. We invite all our followers to do the same!

Makumu Private Game Lodge won an award for the second year in a row at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa.

Makumu Private Game Lodge - Special hyena cubs sighting!

Südafrika ist seit 19. September 2021 kein Risikogebiet mehr und auch vor Ort kehrt immer mehr Normalität ein, sodaß Reisen durch das Land wieder nahezu ohne Einschränkungen möglich sind. Es steht einer erfolgreichen Wintersaison praktisch nichts mehr im Wege.

Im folgenden Newsletter informieren wir Sie über die neu angepassten COVID-19 Bestimmungen in Südafrika im Level 1 der Risk Adjusted Strategy und unsere Local Partner Serie geht weiter.

Ausserdem gehen wir mit unserer Web-Seminarreihe in die zweite Runde und beleuchten alles zum Thema Safari und Wildtierbeobachtungen.

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Exclusive African safaris at Makumu Private Game Lodge in Hoedspruit.

Makumu Private Game Lodge has been featured on Getaway Magazine, giving you and in depth look inside iThumbela – one of the first subterranean photo bunkers in the Greater Kruger!

Makumu Private Game Lodge is beyond proud to have received TWO Gold Awards at this year's International Tourism Film Festival Africa that was held in Cape Town on the 28th of May 2021. The competition was strong with 865 entries from 97 countries.

Their video on iThumbela, an underground photographic bunker, came first in the category Tourism Services, in both the Africa and International divisions!!

A special thank you to Joggie Botha from Travel Brand who, together with Makumu’s owner Stefan Breuer 's footage, created this award-winning tourism video.

The aim of the festival is to reward excellence in digital marketing campaigns that focus specifically on tourism-related products and services.

'iThumbela' as the bunker has been named, which loosely translated from the Xitsonga language means ‘place to hide', is sunken below ground and overlooks a watering hole, offering guests the opportunity to photograph wildlife coming to the water to cool down or drink, at ground level. A great addition to the Makumu safari scene, this experience will particularly appeal to expert photographers looking for a completely unique angle from which to photograph game, birdlife and animal behaviour.

Elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, hyena, leopard, a variety of bird species and many other game regularly frequent the dam. Serious photographers also have the option of booking a private photographic safari where they have exclusive access to the bunker, a private guide and safari vehicle for a day, or for the duration of their stay.

With Makumu aptly meaning ‘endless view’ in the Xitsonga language, owner Stefan Breuer has always had a passion for photography, inspired by the magnificent landscapes of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve which he visited in his childhood, and which has been his African home for the past 20 years.

Makumu Private Game Lodge, Klaserie Naturschutzgebiet, Südafrika – zurück im afrikanischen Busch mit endlosem Blick

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Makumu Private Game Lodge sponsored a prize for a lucky winner in Elle Decoration's Deco Win section.

The perfect place for a fun-filled safari, this luxury lodge is situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, one of the largest privately owned reserves in South Africa, where visitors can spot the Big Five.

Tucked away in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Makumu Private Game Lodge occupies one of the less touristy areas of the Greater Kruger National Park. With no fencing between Klaserie and Kruger, wildlife roams freely in this area, and guests are treated to uninterrupted animal and bird sightings.

Our 2018 Safari Awards!

We are so proud of our team!

In einem privaten Wildreservat, welches an den weltbekannten Krüger Nationalpark angrenzt, verbirgt sich die
moderne Makumu Game Lodge als kleine Luxusoase in der unberührten Wildnis.

Die an den Krüger National Park angrenzende Luxus Lodge vereint Tradition und Moderne – Wildnis und Komfort sind hier keine Gegensätze. Makumu steht für die grenzenlose Schönheit der Natur und ihrer Wildtiere.