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 B M 
 
 
 
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Would highly recommend Makutsi
What a trip! Four of us spent a week in Makutsi and feel very fortunate to have found this place. Great accommodation, fabulous food, lovely staff. We are still mind blown by the amount of wildlife we saw. Our guides were incredibly knowledgable and skilled at giving us the best opportunities to see as many animals as possible. Our two nights in the tented camp, with our guide Rob, was an added bonus. And although our walking tour was cut short by 39 degree weather, our switch to the safari truck was even better as we got to see so many animals that afternoon. Rob was a terrific guide / teacher and we were impressed by his knowledge at reading the environment and animals in order to give us the best experiences. And importantly he gave us time to just sit and observe the animals. The food at Makutsi was all fabulous - but particularly at tented camp where Mavis kept us full of all sorts of delicious goodies. Loved our time at Makutsi!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rabun 
 
 
 
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30 th anniversary trip! A lifelong dream
Awesome time, a true Bush experience!Great weather, great guides, saw the Big Five and much more.Jesco,Diecus(aka Spiderman) and Scott were great guides.Anka welcomed us and provided assistance for special accommodations. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Meander27467469351 
 
 
 
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Best experiences at Makutsi Safari Farm
once again at Makutsi and like every time incomparably good. Have already booked for 2027. highly recommended Thanks Harry Back at Makutsi once again—as always, incomparably good. I’ve already booked for 2027. highly recommended Thank you Harry
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Su O 
 
 
 
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Warm Welcome, Amazing Wildlife and Wonderful Memories.
Our grateful thanks to everyone at Makutsi Safari Springs for making our once in a lifetime, multi-generational, family holiday (for 16!) an amazingly enjoyable, exciting and memorable experience.. It was everything I'd hoped it could be (a dream 7 years in the making). A private reserve with the big five plus, knowledgeable and experienced safari tour guides, beautiful surroundings and clean accommodation with service delivered by happy and caring staff meant we could relax, enjoy each others company and share the excitement of successful safari drives. Importantly it all came at a price I could afford with all-inclusive meals, safaris and sightseeing. Nothing more for me to plan! Would we go back again? In a heartbeat!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Pia B 
 
 
 
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A Wonderful Advevture
What a truly spectacular six days we had at this fabulous place. The sense of community among the 40 guests was wonderful, while the thoughtful design of the site also meant there was plenty of opportunity to find your own space and enjoy some quiet time within the beautiful grounds or your gorgeous Rondavel. All the staff and guides were incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. And the safaris were simply amazing—we saw so many animals, and that’s not even counting the ones wandering around the camp! From the early morning adventures through to our fabulous dinners, every day was filled with wonderful experiences. The pools were an added bonus too! Great value indeed.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 warrencorbett1 
 
 
 
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Wonderful, well priced, immersive, family friendly experience
I visited Makutsi in July 2026 with my wife and son, and we did the one-week package. From the moment we arrived and received our welcome drink, we felt very comfortable. Our family rondavel was roomy, comfortable, clean, and well appointed. We had a very relaxing time, because the staff organised everything for us, and kept us well informed in advance of the game drives. All the staff were friendly and helpful, and some even gave us hugs when we left! It felt like we had been staying with family and friends. The guides were all very knowledgeable and we got to know them by doing all the safari drives. We got to see the big five, including two leopards. The kitchen and housekeeping staff were always helpful, and the food was varied and very tasty. We loved the homemade bread every morning, and the kitchen staff asking us how we would like our eggs cooked. We really enjoyed the communal meals, where we could catch up with the other guests, and share safari stories. We thought Makutsi was great value for money, and a real immersive experience where you got to see lots of animals and got to know the hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Makutsi, and voted it as the highlight of our whole African trip. We will be telling Makutsi stories for many years to come. Thanks so much for having us!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Elaine M 
 
 
 
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Life at makutsi
Love it at makutsi. The atmosphere, people, staff etc cannot fault. I went again in May and it was my fourth time. This trip wasme and my daughter. She has been once and loved it as much as me so we decided to have a girlie 2 weeks. My first time at makutsi the only way I could describe it is it’s like adult fairyland . Once again we had an amazing time. Love just how peaceful it is and also how wildlife can just wander onto the property. Looking forward to many more stays at makutsi. Keep up the great work
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jenny S 
 
 
 
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As the 4 Safari Sisters from downunder we loved every minute at Makutsi
Absolutely fabulous 6 night stay from the warm welcome and safety orientation by Anke to the fond farewell by Karin, Jesco and Anke. You must go. Unmissable. We saw and learnt so much more about South Africa than we thought possible. The Guides were outstanding. Thanks Jesco, Giddy and Scott. Wildlife everywhere. We have returned home very much smarter than when we left! The large Family Rondavel was excellent. We loved the swimming pool, Roman Bath, Hippo Hide and Library. Thank you to all the always cheerful and willing support and service staff. Our close encounter with the leopard is forever emblazoned on our memory ; as is the encounter with the lion pride that walked closely around our vehicle. Every game drive was an adventure We loved them. I saw my African Spirit animal the Giraffe many times. My soul was filled.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 George 
 
 
 
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Wonderful experience
We really enjoyed our 8 day at Makutsi. Staff were friendly & the guides were excellent, especially Rob. Accomodation was roomy & clean. Food was delicious though limited choice. Safari guides were great. Plenty of wild animals to see. Makutsi only accept a max of about 40 guests, so was easy to make new friends with other guests. Many different safari rides. Tented camp was fun & challenging.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sheryl B 
 
 
 
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African safari camp
We had a most satisfying stay at Matkutsi Springs. The rondaval was a wonderful experience and very well equipped. Although a hair dryer would have been handy. Well organised daily safaris meant that we were able to see the big 5 and some wonderful scenery. The guides were very experienced and mindful of our safety at all times. The food was varied and guests were called to dinner with the playing of two large drums. Magic!