The Makutsi Experience

Makutsi Safari Springs is a privately owned Lodge located in South Africa, one hour west of the Kruger National Park and about 60km NW of Hoedspruit. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, mineral spring water and tranquillity, Makutsi shares with you a little African paradise away from home. We offer affordable 1-week packages (or longer) including private accommodation, 2 meals per day, safaris in open Landrovers and excursions into the surrounding areas. On all safaris and excursions English-speaking Nature Guides will accompany and inform you.

The camp offers two swimming pools with soft thermal-mineral water that comes from the earth at 34°C, offering healthy water for the guests (pools, drinking water, shower), as well as valuable water for the animals and vegetation in and around Makutsi camp. Both the restaurant and the bar are built as an open "Lapa", allowing for a natural and relaxed atmosphere where people like to mingle and talk about the daily events. Focus is put on personal attention and making guests feel at home.

Makutsi enjoys over 12000 ha of African Nature in which we can take our clients on open Landrover Game Drives. Most of your African Wildlife can be found here, including the Big 5. Our guides are trained to focus on all aspects of nature though, as there is so much more to offer than just these 5 species.

As it is a private Game Reserve there are certain strict rules. Only experienced and qualified guides are allowed to drive on this Reserve, allowing for professional conduct and respect of the natural environment and its wildlife. Because of this there are excellent chances to observe the wildlife in a very relaxed and natural manner. Another rule is that no more than 2 vehicles are allowed to be with any animal at once, again giving them much space and respect, and allowing our clients spectacular sightings.

Surrounding Makutsi are many beautiful and famous landmarks including the Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon. A visit to an authentic Sotho Tribal Village gives you a taste of the local culture and its people. These day excursions are conducted in comfortable, closed mini-buses. This allows for a personalized and comfortable way to get to know more about South Africa, and also for guests and staff to get to know each other better.

With so much to do on Makutsi and in the surrounding area, why not stay in one place for a little longer?

The Family

Makutsi has been owned and managed by the Weber family since the late 1970’s, and over the years Makutsi and its surrounding area has developed into a prime Wildlife Conservation Reserve. The family is involved in every aspect of the business, and a relaxed atmosphere and personal touch is felt very strongly during your stay. Information you get is first hand, and the enthusiasm and consistency in running Makutsi has been rewarded with many loyal clients over the years.