AfriCamps at Mackers is located in the beautiful Sabie Valley Nature Conservancy, between Sabie and Hazyview. Ryan and Michelle McKain – the “Mackers”, hail from the East Rand in Gauteng, where they both ran successful businesses. Ryan, a real sports fanatic, ran a screen printing business, and Michelle had a corporate promotional business. The farm was discovered while on a holiday to the Panorama Route and Kruger National Park. The couple is passionate about wildlife and avid birders, making this farm ideal as it has more than 250 species for them to watch.

The farm is only a 30-minute drive from the Phabeni Gate of the Kruger, so whenever time allows, they like to pop into the Kruger for a drive. Tired of the “mad Joburg rush”, they decided to invest in their piece of heaven and have been enjoying their decision ever since.

The farm offers absolute peace and tranquility, and both hosts enjoy the fact that they are able to share the beauty of their farm with visitors from all over the world. Ryan and Michelle have three sons who are not residents on the farm but take every opportunity to come back for a visit. First on the list is nature and beauty, but they also enjoy a game of golf at the Sabi River Sun Golf Club.

Check-in: From 14h00
Check-out: Before 10h00 on the day of departure

Contactless check-in is currently being practiced. Check-in and check-out procedures will be sent to the guest via email on confirmation of the booking. 

Malaria risk

Although Hazyview is a low-risk malaria area, we recommend you consult your doctor about the necessary precautions, especially if you are visiting Kruger National Park during your stay. Your doctor will have the most up to date information about low, medium, and high risk areas.

Malaria is mosquito borne disease transmitted exclusively through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. The highest risk period is between November and April – the end of the summer rainy season.

Music

Out of consideration for fellow guests, no noise, parties or music is allowed in the camp unless the guest has booked the entire camp. This is a family-friendly camp and we aim to maintain a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Swimming

After a long day’s sightseeing or game viewing, a dip in our beautiful infinity pool is a great way to refresh and relax. Get a drink from the honesty shop and soak up the afternoon sun.

FISHING

Cast your fishing lines anywhere along the Sabie River and try your luck at catching Yellow Fish.

BIRDWATCHING

Birdlife is abundant on the farm, with over 250 species to admire.

HIKING TRAIL

Explore the river and hike to some raging river rapids upstream. The hike is a great activity for birders as the property is home to more than 250 bird species.

SPA TREATMENTS

Book a relaxing spa treatment in the comfort of your tent. Prices are available on request. Booking is essential, available Monday to Saturday. Please notify us in the ‘Notes’ section of your booking if you are interested to book a spa treatment. Your camp hosts, Ryan and Michelle will be in contact with you.

Body Massages: 60 mins

Classic Swedish: A traditional massage using various techniques to bring immediate relaxation.
Deep tissue: A powerful therapy focusing on deep layers of muscle and connective tissue which is especially helpful for chronic muscular stiffness and tension.
Aromatherapy: Combining the power of gentle touch and aromatherapeutic essential balms, this holistic massage brings deep and lasting equilibrium to both body and mind.
Back, neck and shoulders: A relaxing massage to relieve muscular tension.
Hot stone: Using river stones reduces muscle tension and stimulates circulation to activate vital life energy.

Foot and Indian head massage (30 mins): Soak, scrub and massage to relax tired feet, paired with a relaxing head massage.

Mackers Signature Treatment (80 mins): Full body massage and Indian head massage.

Facials

Express facial (30 mins)
Deep cleansing facial (60 mins): Power cleanse with a gentle scrub. Leaves your skin feeling clean and fresh.

Manicure and pedicure

Express Mani OR Pedi (30 mins): Massage and paint.
Luxury Mani OR Pedi (60 mins): Full treatment with scrub, soak, massage and paint.

TOURS DEPARTING FROM THE CAMP

Booking Essential

A selection of tours are available to pre-book and prices include transfer to and from AfriCamps at Mackers. Please notify us in the ‘Notes’ section of your booking if you are interested to book any of the below tours. Your camp hosts, Ryan and Michelle will be in contact with you to finalise tour times and payment. A deposit will be required prior to your stay to confirm the tours.

*Please note, all tours are subject to availability.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK GUIDED TOURS

A safari in the world-famous Kruger National Park features on top of many tourists’ bucket lists. Spot the Big 5 (alongside an array of birds, reptiles and many other mammals) while you relax and rely on the skills of your highly experienced and skilled guide to ensure a truly authentic safari experience. The guides also have a vast knowledge of the trees, grasses and plants and their various medicinal uses.

Half-day open/closed vehicle safari
Time: From 05h30 to 11h30

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Non-citizen: R1700 pp | R1200 pp (ages 6-11)
SA citizens: R1250 pp | R1050 pp (ages 6-11)

Full-day open/closed vehicle safari
Time: From 05h30 to 15h30

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Non-citizen: R2450 pp | R1600 pp (ages 6-11)
SA citizens: R1700 pp | R1190 pp (ages 6-11)

Guided Tour Information

Includes: Entry and conservation fees. Transfers to and from AfriCamps at Mackers. Bottled mineral water. Blankets and waterproof ponchos are provided in the vehicle. 

Excludes: Beverages, snacks and meals (for guests’ own account). 

Minimum: 2 Adults | Age limit: Children over the age of 6 years are welcome on an open-vehicle safari | Groups: Please enquire about group rates for more than 6 guests. 

*Please note that walking safaris and private safaris are available on request.

SABI PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARIS

Please note that this tour is subject to availability, so please be sure to inquire about its current status.

Sunset safari – includes boma dinner

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Cost: R2850 pp 

*Tour can be requested and will be confirmed subject to availability.

SCENIC TOURS

Full-day Panorama Tour

The Panorama Route offers a kaleidoscope of breathtaking scenery, natural beauty, and African diversity. We visit well-known sites on this tour in an air-conditioned vehicle with a qualified guide who has good knowledge of the area. Spectacular views of the Blyde River Canyon, and over the endless Lowveld beyond will not disappoint. We take guests along the edge of the escarpment to lookout points offering magnificent views, including God’s Window, Wonderview, and the Three Rondawels. Along the route, we visit the famous Bourke’s Luck Potholes – deep cylindrical cavities formed by thousands of years of water erosion. At lunchtime the tour will stop in Graskop for guests to enjoy lunch at a restaurant, and, if time permits, browse the many curio stalls and shops in this little village.

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Non-citizen: R2800 pp | R2150 pp (under 12)
SA citizens: R2400 pp | R1800 pp (under 12)

Half-day Panorama Tour & Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Moholoholo is the largest wildlife rehabilitation centre in South Africa, offering the opportunity to interact with rehabilitated, injured, orphaned and poisoned animals such as raptors, vultures, lions, leopards, cheetah, wild dogs, honey badgers and orphaned rhinos. Learn about the rehabilitation techniques and treatment of injured, poisoned and abandoned animals and birds of prey. An experience not to be missed!

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Non-citizen: R3160 pp | R2350 pp (under 12)
SA citizens: R2900 pp | R2100 pp (under 12)

Half-day Panorama Tour & Blyde River Canyon Boat Cruise

Enjoy the splendour of the world’s third-largest Canyon, the Blyde River Canyon, with an interactive boat tour with a qualified site guide. Take in the sights of the waterfalls and the Three Rondawels, the hippos, crocodiles and the African Fish eagles. See the rare, living Kadishi Tufa waterfall which is the tallest Tufa waterfall on earth. An abundance of wildlife, including hippo, crocodile, primates and a diversity of birdlife, will keep you enthralled while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon.

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Non-citizen: R3400 pp | R2550 pp (under 12)
SA citizens: R3250 pp | R2200 pp (under 12)

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre & Blyde River Boat Cruise

Enjoy the splendour of the world’s third-largest Canyon, the Blyde River Canyon, with an interactive boat tour with a qualified site guide. Take in the sights of the waterfalls and the Three Rondawels, the hippos, crocodiles and the African Fish eagles. Learn about the rehabilitation techniques and treatment of injured, poisoned and abandoned animals and birds of prey.

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Non-citizen: R3400 pp | R2550 pp (under 12)
SA citizens: R3250 pp | R2200 pp (under 12)

Scenic Tour Information

Includes: Complimentary transfers in air-conditioned vehicles from AfriCamps at Mackers, all relevant entry fees and bottled mineral waters. 

Excludes: Meals, beverages, curios and/or gratuities. 

Minimum: 2 Adults

EXCLUSIVE USE PRIVATE SAFARI

1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Morning safari (05h30 to 11h30): R6100
Full-day safari (05h30 to 15h30): R7400

*Guide and vehicle only, excludes Kruger National Park conservation fees.

GZ ADVENTURES

Visit GZ Adventures and enjoy quad biking, geckoing/white-water tubing, ziplining, horse trails, paintball, archery, abseiling, and mountain biking.

PERRY’S BRIDGE REPTILE PARK

A favorite for the kids. Come visit Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park! It’s home to many reptiles such as snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, and lizards, plus educational shows with feedings. View over 50 species of reptiles at Perry’s Bridge Centre.

EXTREME ADVENTURE CAMP

Visit Extreme Adventure Camp and experience the thrill of white-water river rafting on the Sabie River, hike through breathtaking trails, and test your aim with archery.

SKYWAY TRAILS

Skyway Trails offers two exciting options for adventurers and thrill-seekers. Choose between the Tree Top Challenge or the Aerial Cable Trail – both are sure to get your blood pumping and adrenaline flowing. Perfect for outdoor family fun, corporate events, or team-building exercises, and suitable for all ages.

SERONERA CROCODILE FARM

Seronera Crocodile Farm is a working farm home to nearly 30,000 Nile crocodiles. This CITES-registered farm has been operational for over 30 years and plays a role in the conservation of Nile crocodiles. Thanks to closely regulated farming practices like those at Seronera Crocodile Farm, Nile crocodiles are no longer on the CITES list of endangered species. Visitors can expect a memorable experience viewing thousands of crocodiles on a beautifully treed farm with abundant birdlife. Tours are available by prior arrangement.

EXPLORE THE MAGNIFICENT PANORAMA ROUTE

Take in the kaleidoscope of breathtaking scenery, natural beauty, and African diversity along this route. It includes God’s Window, Wonderview, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Graskop, and the Three Rondavels overlooking the famous Blyde River Canyon.

TAKE A WATER SAFARI IN THE BLYDE RIVER CANYON

Enjoy the splendor of the world’s third-largest canyon, the Blyde River Canyon, with an interactive boat tour guided by a qualified site guide. Spot rare fish species, hippos, crocodiles, and African fish eagles along the way.

VISIT THE 8 FALLS OF THE SABIE WATERFALLS ROUTE

The Sabie Waterfalls Route is one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets. With more waterfalls here than anywhere else in southern Africa, you’ll be amazed by their beauty and diversity.

BOURKE’S LUCK POTHOLES

At the confluence of the Blyde River and the Treur River lies Bourke’s Luck Potholes, thousands of years of water erosion have created a unique and otherworldly geological feature: huge cylindrical potholes in the sandstone bedrock. The result is a fascinating network of tunnels, tubes, and interconnected whirlpools.

GRASKOP GORGE

Graskop Gorge is an ideal stop for visitors. Enjoy the view, explore the forest, ride the 51 metre lift into the forest below, or partake in the various adventure activities offered. Don’t forget to sample the food while you’re there!

BIG SWING & ZIPLINE

Now part of the Graskop Gorge Lift Centre, the Big Swing is the world’s highest cable gorge swing. Unlike a bungee jump, participants are strapped in an upright position in a full safety harness. This allows guests to take in the magnificent views – if they can keep their eyes open during the 70-metre freefall at 140 km/h in under three seconds!

SPEND TIME AT THE LARGEST WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTRE

Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre offers guests the opportunity to interact with rehabilitated, injured, orphaned, and poisoned animals such as raptors, vultures, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, honey badgers, and orphaned rhinos.

DA GAMA DAM BOAT CRUISE

Indulge in a leisurely one-hour boat cruise on Da Gama Dam while enjoying a sundowner and taking in the view of the sun painting the sky in stunning shades of orange and red as it sets behind the trees. The cruise includes complimentary snacks and a cash bar. Please be sure to order sundowner drinks in advance.

BREAKFAST BASKETS

We offer three types of ‘cook-your-own’ breakfast baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked 24 hours in advance.

OPTION 1: English Breakfast Basket

Eggs
Bacon*
Breakfast sausage*
Bread
Cheese
Preserve
Butter
Fresh fruit
Muesli (cereal in kids’ baskets)
Milk
Yoghurt
Fruit juice
Muffin
Ground coffee

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat is substituted with plant-based sausage and hash brown.

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

OPTION 2: Omelette Breakfast Basket

Eggs
Cheese
Onion
Tomato
Bread
Preserve
Butter
Fresh fruit
Muesli (cereal in kids’ baskets)
Milk
Yoghurt
Fruit juice
Muffin
Ground coffee

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

OPTION 3: Waffle Breakfast Basket

Waffles
Maple syrup
Nutella
Fresh fruit
Muesli (cereal in kids’ baskets)
Milk
Drinking yoghurt
Fruit juice
Ground coffee

Cost: R180 per adult | R140 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

DINNER

We offer two types of ‘cook-your-own’ traditional South African braai baskets as well as a ‘build-a-burger’ basket that is placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Braai baskets should be booked 24 hours in advance.

OPTION 1: Beef & Boerewors Braai Basket

250g Beef steak*
150g Boerewors*
Fresh garden salad with dressing
Corn on the cob served with butter
Garlic bread
Chocolate slab

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat is substituted with a plant-based meatball skewer + fresh veggie skewer.

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs) 

OPTION 2: Chicken & Pork Braai Basket

250g Chicken*
150g Pork rashers*
Fresh garden salad with dressing
Beetroot salad
Braaibroodjie
Chocolate

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat is substituted with a plant-based sausage skewer + fresh veggie skewer.

Cost: R250 per adult | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs) 

OPTION 3: Burger Basket

Two burger patties*
Two fresh burger rolls and butter
Lettuce, whole tomato, and onion
Jar of relish
Pour over sauce (best served hot)
Flavoured milk drink
Chocolate slab

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with plant-based patty.

Cost: R250 per adult (includes ingredients for two burgers) | R180 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

OTHER OPTIONS

Honesty Shop
A selection of cool drinks, drinks, sweets, crisps, meat, ice, wood, firelighters, milk, marshmallows etc is available at the honesty shop.

Restaurants in the area
Try these restaurants in the area during your day out:

Kuka’s Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
The Reserve Restaurant
Pioneer’s Grill
The Reserve on The River
Topolini’s Italian Restaurant 

In order to mitigate the effects of load shedding on our guests, we’ve installed battery power backups in each tent at AfriCamps at Mackers for your convenience. These backups ensure uninterrupted lighting and warm water during load shedding periods. Please note that wall plugs won’t be operational during power outages.

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication, please use our online booking calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Cleaning Fee: All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.

Please find our full terms and conditions here: www.africamps.com/terms-and-conditions/

Accommodation

All tents sleep a maximum of five people. The following items or services are not included in the price unless otherwise stated:

• Food and beverages
• Activities and tours
• Additional daily cleaning service (available on request)
• Wood and firelighters for the wood stove and campfires (for sale at the property shop)

Music

No music or parties are allowed unless you have reserved the entire camp for your function. This is a family-friendly camp and we aim to maintain a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Pets

Unfortunately, no pets allowed on the farm.

Day visitors

No day visitors are allowed in the camp. Out of consideration for fellow guests, the camp will only accommodate up to 5 paying guests per tent. 

PENSIONER SPECIAL

Enjoy 15% off a midweek stay!

From a discounted rate of R1649 per night for 2 adults sharing, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025 for midweek stays only
• Excludes weekends and peak season (13 December  2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Rates are based on 2 adults sharing
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Extra adults can be booked at R295 pn
• Extra kids aged 3-16 are R195 pn
• Person booking must be 60+
• ID number required when booking
• ID to be presented upon check-in
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and select the camp and the dates you wish to visit.
• Enter your promo code: GoldenGlamping in the Do you have a promo code field. Click on the apply button.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter your ID number.

SINGLE PARENT SPECIAL

Kids stay FREE!

From R1940 per night, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 April 2025
• Excludes long weekends and peak season (13 December  2024 – 11 January 2025)
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Kids stay free (applies to kids aged 3-16)
• 1 Adult per booking (if an extra adult is added after the booking has been made, the special will no longer apply)
• T&Cs apply

How to book

• Visit www.africamps.com and book your stay.
• In the Special Requests block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter the voucher code: SingleParentSpecial.
• Select EFT payment, and receive your discounted invoice via email.