Directions to Makumu Private Game Lodge

  • Travel along the N12 East passing Witbank (eMalahleni) through to Belfast, this section is approximately 200km.
  • At Belfast follow signs to Dullstroom along the R540, continue through until reaching Lydenburg (Mashishing).
  • Follow signs for Orighstad along the R36, approximately 40km after Orighstad
  • You will enter the Abel Erasmus pass travelling through the J.G Strydom tunnel.
  • The road will change to the R527 to Hoedspruit.
  • The travelling time by road to this point from JHB is about 4.5 hours.
  • Once through Hoedspruit travel towards Klaserie town for 7km.
  • Turn left onto Argyle road (signposted Eastgate Airport) travel for approximately 20km until reaching the Access Control Security Gate.
  • Please enquire at this point for directions to Klaserie Private Nature Reserve Headquarters. All guests will be collected from this point.
  • Due to the isolated location of Makumu, vehicle access is via 4x4 vehicle only.
  • t is our recommendation that for International tourists, the airport at Hoedspruit Eastgate airport is utilized.
  • For any visitor either arriving or departing for the Cape, there are twice weekly flights to Cape Town.
  • All guests utilizing the airport will be met by Makumu representatives and transferred to the Lodge, transfer time is approximately 1 hour.