Makoppas Nest River Lodge

Makoppas Nest River Lodge Makoppas Nest is situated on the banks of the Magalakwena river. Accommodation, Bar, Restaurant, Wed Play area for kids
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Good food tastes even better when there’s nowhere else you need to be.Settle in at the Makoppas Nest restaurant for a re...
28/08/2026

Good food tastes even better when there’s nowhere else you need to be.

Settle in at the Makoppas Nest restaurant for a relaxed meal, a glass of wine and the kind of company that turns dinner into part of the stay.

Whether you’re staying at the lodge or simply joining us for a meal, come hungry and stay awhile.

Good food. Good wine. Good company.

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Baie dankie aan al Makoppas se Lekkerslaap-gaste!Dankie dat julle Makoppas kies!
25/08/2026

Baie dankie aan al Makoppas se Lekkerslaap-gaste!
Dankie dat julle Makoppas kies!

Comfortable rooms. Quiet mornings. Space to properly switch off.Makoppas Nest offers relaxed accommodation for couples, ...
21/08/2026

Comfortable rooms. Quiet mornings. Space to properly switch off.

Makoppas Nest offers relaxed accommodation for couples, families, travelling guests and longer bushveld stays — with different room options to suit the way you travel.

Unpack, settle in and enjoy a slower pace in the Limpopo bushveld.

Different ways to stay. The same bushveld quiet.

Book your stay at Makoppas Nest.
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Some mornings begin before the rest of the world has properly woken up.Along the Mogalakwena River, the light changes qu...
14/08/2026

Some mornings begin before the rest of the world has properly woken up.

Along the Mogalakwena River, the light changes quickly, the bushveld starts to stir, and African Fish Eagles are among the birds that may be seen around the river system.

For birders, photographers and anyone who appreciates a quieter start to the day, Makoppas Nest gives you a front-row seat to the morning.

Bring the binoculars. Charge the camera. Stay awhile.

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07/08/2026

Need a comfortable base between long days in the bush?

Makoppas Nest offers relaxed short-term accommodation for professional hunters and their clients — comfortable rooms, proper beds, quiet mornings and space to reset before the next day begins.

Whether you’re staying for a night, a few days, or between hunting areas, you’ll have a peaceful bushveld base with the restaurant, lodge facilities and easy accommodation options close at hand.

Different ways to stay. The same bushveld quiet.

Book your short stay at Makoppas Nest.
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01/08/2026

South Africa’s white population continues to decline, and it is the only racial group which has consistently seen a net outflow of people.

The river rewards people who slow down.Makoppas Nest sits in a bushveld and river environment where birders, photographe...
29/07/2026

The river rewards people who slow down.

Makoppas Nest sits in a bushveld and river environment where birders, photographers and nature lovers can spend time watching, listening and noticing what moves through the landscape.

Sightings are never promised — nature does not take bookings — but winter mornings can be beautiful for patient eyes, soft light and quiet moments near the river.

Explore birding & wildlife.
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For the past few mornings we’ve noticed piles of palm seeds beneath the same tree. It was clear that something had been ...
24/07/2026

For the past few mornings we’ve noticed piles of palm seeds beneath the same tree. It was clear that something had been enjoying the fruit, but it definitely wasn’t droppings. At first we suspected a Thick-tailed Bushbaby, but last night we finally solved the mystery—it was fruit bats!

From what we could see, they appear to be Peters’s Epauletted Fruit Bats (Epomophorus crypturus). What a wonderful surprise, and such a privilege to watch these fascinating visitors. We hope they’ll stay with us for a while.

These fruit bats are completely harmless to people and play an important role in nature. They feed mainly on ripe fruit, nectar, and flowers, helping to disperse seeds and pollinate many indigenous plants. Their excellent sense of smell helps them locate fruit after dark, making them valuable nighttime gardeners of the African bush.

Nature always has a way of surprising us, and we’re grateful to share our little corner of the world with such amazing wildlife. 🦇🌴✨

Cold mornings and bushveld evenings call for proper food.Whether you are staying over, passing through, or meeting frien...
22/07/2026

Cold mornings and bushveld evenings call for proper food.

Whether you are staying over, passing through, or meeting friends for a relaxed meal, the Makoppas Nest restaurant is part of the experience.

Breakfast, burgers, grills, pizzas, platters, coffee, cold drinks and enough comfort to make winter feel like a good idea.

See the menu.
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Address

40km On Swartwater Road
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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday 10:00 - 22:00
Friday 09:00 - 23:45
Saturday 09:00 - 23:45

Telephone

+27825519524

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