Welcome to Majestic Africa. Welcome to Makhasa. Set in the heart of Maputo land, in the Kingdom of the Zulu, Makhasa offers its guests a comfortable experience, set in a tranquil guest lodge nestled amongst our indigenous sand forest. Our aim is to allow our guests to experience the best Maputo land has to offer. With a private fully stocked reserve boasting five distinct habitats. Guests of Makhasa enjoy exclusive access to a fantastic range of wildlife sightings, including three of the big five, namely Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Makhasa also holds healthy populations of giraffe, zebra, hyena, wildebeest, baboons and warthog amongst various species of birds and buck, including the rare and elusive Narina Trogan and Suni antelope. Guests looking for an action packed holiday can choose from the various different activities on offer, either on the reserve, or, at one of the many attractions in the surrounding area. Guests looking to experience nature in its purest have the option of tracking Rhino or Buffalo on foot, however, this is not for the faint hearted! After an exhilarating day in the bush, our well trained lodge staff will cater to the guests every need - whether it is a buffet-style dinner in the Boma, or a private romantic dinner for two on the cabin deck. Paying particular attention to every detail makes each experience at Makhasa Pleasantly Unforgettable.
Makhasa is a 2000ha Community ownedKZN Wildlife stocked reserve situated in the heart of Maputo land. Makhasa lies adjacent to Phinda Reserve within close proximity to Mkhuze and Hluhluwe uMfolozi National Game Reserves. Easily accessible by road, Makhasa Reserve is for the exclusive use of guests of Makhasa Lodge. Makhasa boasts an abundance of wildlife due to the unique diversity of habitats found within its boundaries. Five distinct habitats including Sand Forest, Broad-leaved Woodland, Thornveld, Ilala Veld, and Sand Thicket allow the opportunity of countless sightings of an array of fauna and flora, whether it be walking in the sand forest or driving the open plains. Makhasa lodge is peacefully settled amongst the inhabitants of the ancient sand forest. Silence calms the area and guests are treated to accommodation in our six private en-suite cabins with unspoilt panoramic views of the surrounding environment. Nestled in the spacious cabin, one would feel a sense of complete solitude were it not for the regular visitors from nature. All of our cabins are equipped with spacious decks allowing game viewing from the comfort of the room. All Makhasa rooms have the ability to sleep three guests. Every room contains both a double and a single bed. This allows for children to stay with their parents in safety and comfort. The cabins are also stocked with tea and coffee as well a fan. The en-suite bathrooms have a basin, toilet and a beautifully designed semi open-air shower. Tastefully decorated they create the true African bush feeling.
Guests are treated to buffet-style meals in the dining room or Boma. Guests will enjoy breakfasts sitting in the dining room overlooking the waterhole whilst Nyala and warthog soak up a little sun. Evening meals are hosted in our traditional African Boma. Eat alongside a crackling fire under a starlit African sky, whilst the flames of the lanterns flicker quietly into the night. Guests preferring a more private and romantic dinner, may request a dinner for two on their room deck, or on the cocktail deck - every effort is taken to ensure this is an amazing experience! Meals need not only be enjoyed at the lodge - bush dinners and breakfasts are a popular activity. The lodge bar is fully stocked with a range of refreshments and is available throughout the day and late into the night.
