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    Makapa Lodge

    Camp · Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

    PlnrScore 49
    Best time
    Jan, Feb, Oct
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Makapa Lodge is a hotel near Table Mountain National Park.

    Why stay at Makapa Lodge

    • 75 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Mobile Safari, Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Wifi, Bar, Library

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    5,969

    Species

    75

    Mammals

    345

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Western Leopard Toad11,157 sightings
    • African Penguin2,775 sightings

    Best time to stay at Makapa Lodge

    Best months:
    January
    February
    October
    Jan
    Great20°C18mm
    Feb
    Great20°C13mm
    Mar
    Great19°C41mm
    Apr
    Great17°C35mm
    May
    Good15°C70mm
    Jun
    Good15°C110mm
    Jul
    Good13°C108mm
    Aug
    Good13°C89mm
    Sep
    Good14°C52mm
    Oct
    Great16°C25mm
    Nov
    Great17°C28mm
    Dec
    Great19°C36mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Makapa Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High23°23°22°20°18°17°16°15°16°20°20°22°
    Low17°17°16°14°13°12°11°11°11°13°15°16°
    Rain mm18134135701101088952252836
    Humidity76%76%79%79%81%77%77%76%76%75%75%74%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

    26 km from the park

    International airport

    Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

    26 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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