Makutsi Walking Safari

Day 1: 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

This morning is at your leisure. Enjoy the warm mineral pools or your own private safari while sitting on your terrace, reading a good book. Depart Makutsi at 3pm for a 5-hour game drive. Around sunset, light snacks and drinks will be enjoyed during a short Sundowner break. After snacks, continue your safari in search of the various nocturnal animals. Take a jacket along in winter, as it can get chilly once the sun disappears. Return to Makutsi 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. Overnight at Makutsi Tented Camp.    

Day 4: Makutsi Tented Camp Sleep Out

Early moning 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 waterhole, 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. Overnight at Makutsi Tented Camp.    

Day 5: Makutsi Tented Camp - 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.

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 theway, 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.

Day 7: Makutsi Main Camp to Airport

After breakfast depart for Hoedspruit/Phalaborwa Airport.

About the Hotel

Room Types

African Style Rondavel (Bungalow)

These bungalows feature en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water, electricity, a mini-bar, coffee/tea facilities, ceiling fans, air-cons, mosquito nets and a private terrace with lounge chair. Bath and pool towels are provided in rooms.

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