Makutsi Packages

We offer packages ranging from 6 nights to 5 weeks.

Below you will find examples of the 6 night/7 day Classic Package and
Walking Safari Package offered by Makutsi Safari Springs.

These are only two examples of several different packages offered by Makutsi. For example, inclusions in the Australian Package might differ to the inclusions in the European Package, as client needs might differ in the respective countries. Once you have booked one of our packages, additional nights can be booked at a reduced price, and there are several additional tours that can be booked or requested.

Package Advantages:

Value for money
All ages are welcome (Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
No single supplement charged for individual travelers
Family run business for 30 years
Diversity of what you will experience
- Wildlife, Scenery & Culture
Longer stay in one place
- No packing, unpacking, transferring and wasting time
- Really get to know the area, the other guests and the Makutsi staff
Natural warm mineral spring pools
Individual bungalows
Private Game Reserve
Organic vegetable garden

Once on Makutsi, other excursions and extra game drives can also be booked:
Other Excursions

For additional information on packages, prices and inclusions please:
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6 Night / 7Day Makutsi Classic Package example

For printable pdf brochure: Australia / New Zealand (835 KB) & Europe / Americas (842 KB)

DAY 1 : Airport - Makutsi Safari Springs The representative from Makutsi Safari Springs meets you at either Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa Airport for the 1-hour transfer to the lodge. Enjoy an afternoon of relaxing and getting to know the camp and the mineral springs. Dinner is served in the traditional open air “Lapa”.
DAY 2 : Makutsi Safari Springs - Game Drives Before breakfast our ranger will take you for a 3-hour morning game drive in an open Land Rover. Most of the African wildlife can be encountered here, including elephant, rhino, zebra, lion, giraffe, crocodile, hippo, leopard...the list goes on. After breakfast you deserve a rest and time to enjoy the Makutsi Springs. Early afternoon, depart for another 3-hour game drive before returning just in time for a sundowner at the Makutsi Lapa after which dinner is served.
DAY 3 : Kruger National Park Depart at 5am for a full day’s game viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park. Roughly a 1-hour drive in a closed minivan to the entrance of the Kruger. The early hours of the day are used for finding as much game as possible. Your guide will have taken a picnic style breakfast along, and a stop is made at one of the many rest areas. After breakfast, off on more game exploration until lunchtime (at own expense), when you stop at one of the camps inside the Kruger National Park. After lunch, off again for more exciting game viewing. Return to Makutsi around 4-5pm. Dinner served on Makutsi in traditional “Lapa”. Kruger National Park
DAY 4 : Drakensberg Mountains and Blyde River Canyon After breakfast depart at 9am for a day of sightseeing of the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains and Blyde River Canyon. Several stops are made along the way, including the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels Viewpoint overlooking the Blyde Dam. Changes to the itinerary can be made subject to weather conditions. A lunch stop will be made (at own expense) before returning to Makutsi around 4-5pm. This day offers opportunities to purchase locally made crafts and curios. Dinner served at Makutsi. Blyde River Canyon
DAY 5 : Sekororo Tribal Village After breakfast depart between 9 and 10am to visit nearby Sotho villages, learn about traditional culture, and the way life has been sustained for ages. This day gives you a good idea of what a local tribal village looks like today. The word that best describe this day is "authentic", nothing is set up for tourists, this is real life. Somewhere along the way a light picnic will be served. Return to Makutsi early afternoon to enjoy the Makutsi Springs before Dinner. Tribal Area
DAY 6 : Makutsi Safari Springs - Game Drive Enjoy your third game drive in an open Land Rover on the Makutsi Game Reserve, either early morning or afternoon drive. For the remainder of the day, enjoy relaxing in the pools, reading on your terrace, visiting the Hippo Hide... Let Africa take care of you.
DAY 7 : Makutsi Safari Springs - Airport After breakfast you depart Makutsi for your transfer to the Airport. *"Sequence of excursions subject to change"*

6 Night / 7Day Makutsi Walking Safari Package example

For printable pdf brochure: Walking Safari Package (650 KB)

DAY 1 : Hoedspruit / Phalaborwa Airport to Makutsi Main Camp On arrival at Hoedspruit/Phalaborwa Airport, you are met and transferred to Makutsi Safari Springs Main Camp. After a short briefing, you might still have time to enjoy the pool or visit the Hippo Hide. Dinner at Main Camp is served in a traditional open "Lapa".
DAY 2 : Makutsi Main Camp - Simba Safari Leasurly breakfast at Main Camp. Early afternoon depart for a 5-hour game drive. Most of the African wildlife can be encountered here, including giraffe, rhino, zebra, lion, elephant, kudu, hippo, leopard...the list goes on. Around sunset, light snacks and drinks will be enjoyed during a short break. After snacks, continue your safari in search of the various nocturnal animals. Take a jacket along as it can get chilly once the sun disappears. Return to Main Camp around 8pm when dinner will be served.
DAY 3 : Rhino Safari - Makutsi Tented Camp Sleep Out Enjoy a 3-hour game drive in the early morning. Return to Main Camp for breakfast. Depart Main Camp early afternoon on a short game drive that will take you to Makutsi Tented Camp. After settling in, it's time for your first short walking safari before returning to Tented Camp for sunset. Dinner served at Makutsi Tented Camp.
DAY 4 : Makutsi Tented Camp Sleep Out - Walking Safaris Early morning depart Tented Camp for a 3-4 hour walking safari. Return to camp for breakfast and spend the day relaxing in camp around the pool or on your private deck overlooking the water hole, enjoying the peace and quiet of the bush. After a late lunch, depart for another 3-4 hour walking safari, and return to camp in time for sunset. Dinner served at Makutsi Tented Camp.
DAY 5 : Makutsi Tented Camp Sleep Out - Makutsi Main Camp Depart early morning for a short walking safari, and return to camp for breakfast. Check out of Tented Camp late morning for a short game drive on the way back to Main Camp. Spend the afternoon relaxing around the mineral pools or reading a book on your private terrace. Dinner served at Makutsi Main Camp.
DAY 6 : Makutsi Main Camp - Blyde River Canyon After breakfast depart at 9am for a day of sightseeing of the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains and Blyde River Canyon. Several stops are made along the way, including the Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels Viewpoint overlooking the Blyde Dam. Changes to the itinerary can be made subject to weather conditions. A lunch stop will be made (at own expense) before returning to Makutsi around 4pm. This day offers opportunities to purchase locally made crafts and curios. Dinner served at Makutsi Main Camp.
DAY 7 : Makutsi Main Camp to Hoedspruit / Phalaborwa Airport After breakfast departure for Hoedspruit/Phalaborwa Airport. *"Sequence of excursions subject to change"*