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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Makhado Local Municipality brought in R 41,133 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 80% less than the Limpopo average of R 205,123.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Limpopo average. Listings averaged R 1,132 a night and were booked on 19% of available nights, against R 3,050 and 25% for the Limpopo average.
Timing matters: in November, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in September, usually the slowest. With only 35 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 35 active listings, Makhado Local Municipality is the ninth-largest of 17 Limpopo markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Makhado Local Municipality listing averaged R 41,133 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Limpopo average: R 205,123), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Makhado Local Municipality listing brings in R 9,240 in November, its best month, and R 4,600 in September, its slowest. January runs within 2% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
November earns about twice what September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 5,960. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
November 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | R 4,021 | 16.5% | R 983 | R 134 | 46 days | 2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | R 6,102 | 25.6% | R 993 | R 197 | 46 days | 2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | R 9,242 | 34.2% | R 990 | R 308 | 68 days | 3.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | R 7,501 | 24.6% | R 1,006 | R 242 | 67 days | 2.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | R 3,801 | 13.3% | R 1,030 | R 123 | 47 days | 2.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | R 6,194 | 21.4% | R 1,025 | R 221 | 18 days | 3.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | R 4,780 | 16.1% | R 1,054 | R 154 | 26 days | 1.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | R 6,265 | 21.2% | R 1,077 | R 209 | 39 days | 1.8 nights |
| May 2026 | R 7,364 | 23.7% | R 1,171 | R 238 | 19 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | R 8,776 | 24.1% | R 1,205 | R 293 | 18 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | R 7,377 | 20.7% | R 1,225 | R 238 | 33 days | 2.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | R 6,068 | 17.1% | R 1,243 | R 196 | 44 days | 1.5 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Makhado Local Municipality address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Makhado Local Municipality Airbnb took in R 41,133 in the 12 months to September 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about R 5,080 a month after running costs.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | R 40,633 | R 81,870 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay1% of Makhado Local Municipality bookings | R 500 | R 1,000 |
| Gross bookings | R 41,133 | R 82,870 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Makhado Local Municipality listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −R 5,930 | −R 11,960 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; R 0 if you clean yourself | −R 500 | −R 1,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −R 2,060 | −R 4,140 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −R 820 | −R 1,660 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −R 1,230 | −R 2,490 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −R 410 | −R 410 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −R 210 | −R 210 |
| ManagementR 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | R 0 | R 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | R 0 | R 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | R 0 | R 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −R 11,160 | −R 21,870 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | R 29,973about R 2,500 a month | R 61,000about R 5,080 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Makhado Local Municipality's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Makhado Local Municipality home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about R 6,910 a month, against R 3,430 for the average one.
Occupancy
Makhado Local Municipality listings were booked on 19% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Limpopo average (25%) and 16 points below the South Africa average (35%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 34% in November and falls to 16% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 8.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
November is usually the busiest month in Makhado Local Municipality, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 19% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Makhado Local Municipality, known as ADR (average daily rate), was R 1,132 over the past year, about 63% below the Limpopo average of R 3,050 and about 53% below the South Africa average of R 2,425. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in July and August at about R 1,110 and bottom out in September and October at about R 940.
The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 18% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 1,020. The 12-month ADR of R 1,132 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Makhado Local Municipality it averaged R 191 over the past year, from about R 151 in a typical January to about R 308 in a typical November.
Per open night, by tier:
November RevPAR is about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, R 196.
Seasonality
With only 35 active listings, the monthly pattern in Makhado Local Municipality is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in November and bottom out in September.
Average revenue by month in Makhado Local Municipality
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, R 6,180.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | R 4,670 |
| February | R 6,830 |
| March | R 5,690 |
| April | R 6,300 |
| May | R 5,940 |
| June | R 6,700 |
| July | R 6,180 |
| August | R 4,960 |
| September | R 4,600 |
| October | R 5,990 |
| November | R 9,240 |
| December | R 7,110 |
Guests book Makhado Local Municipality stays 39 days ahead on average (about six weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 72 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 39 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 35 active listings in Makhado Local Municipality display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Makhado Local Municipality.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Makhado Local Municipality neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Louis Trichardt, Soutpansberg Mountains and Phuphumi. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Trichardt | The largest town in the Makhado Local Municipality, known for its rich culture and proximity to the Soutpansberg mountains. It’s attractive for tourists exploring nature and local heritage. | Soutpansberg Mountains, Nzedalani Nature Reserve, Makhado Showgrounds, Tshilamba Village, Makhado Mall |
| Soutpansberg Mountains | A stunning mountain range offering natural beauty and outdoor activities. Ideal for guests looking for adventure and tranquility in nature. | Mount Makhula, Hiking trails, Scenic viewpoints, Bird watching, Flora and fauna diversity |
| Phuphumi | A scenic rural area popular for its cultural experiences and local traditions. It attracts visitors looking for authentic experiences away from the city. | Local craft markets, Cultural rituals, Traditional lodges, Nature walks, Community tourism initiatives |
| Tshikota | A suburban area close to Louis Trichardt, offering a mix of residential charm and tourism potential due to its accessibility. | Local restaurants, Historical sites, Proximity to Louis Trichardt attractions, Nature trails |
| Malamulele | Located nearby, it’s a growing town with a developing tourism sector. Visitors enjoy cultural immersion and community activities. | Cultural festivals, Community tours, Local cuisine, Artisan markets |
| Elim | Known for its serene environment and community-driven tourism experiences. It offers unique attractions tied to local culture and nature. | Elim Arts and Culture Centre, Historical significance, Local craft shops, Cultural interactions, Nature parks |
| Vuwani | A vibrant community area known for its rich traditions and cultural offerings. It’s a good spot for guests seeking local experiences. | Traditional ceremonies, Crafts and art, Community tours, Natural beauty, Cultural heritage sites |
| Maastricht | An emerging area known for its agricultural surroundings and peaceful environment. Attracts guests looking for quiet retreats. | Local farms, Agri-tourism, Nature trails, Peaceful surroundings, Cultural experiences |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Makhado Local Municipality is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 69% of listings, against 31% for entire homes. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs are the most common property type at 40%, ahead of houses (34%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Makhado Local Municipality Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Private room | 68.6% | 24 |
| Entire home | 31.4% | 11 |
Listings by property type
Makhado Local Municipality Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Boutique | 40.0% | 14 |
| House | 34.3% | 12 |
| Apartment/Condo | 17.1% | 6 |
| Others | 5.7% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.9% | 1 |
The most common size among Makhado Local Municipality's 11 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (8 homes).
Makhado Local Municipality entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 72.7% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.1% | 1 |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.2% | 2 |
Most Makhado Local Municipality listings are sized for couples and small families: 86% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 10% take eight or more. Shares are of the 29 listings with a guest capacity on file (83% of the market).
Makhado Local Municipality listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 58.6% | 17 |
| 3 guests | 10.3% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 17.2% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 3.4% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 10.3% | 3 |
Makhado Local Municipality hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing. About two in ten listings (20%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Makhado Local Municipality: 91% of listings offer it, and 66% have a dedicated workspace.
Share of Makhado Local Municipality listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Makhado Local Municipality guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 22% of those who left reviews live outside South Africa, led by visitors from Zimbabwe and the Netherlands. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 59%, followed by Afrikaans and Zulu.
78% of Makhado Local Municipality guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Makhado Local Municipality guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Pretoria | 9.8% |
| Johannesburg | 7.3% |
| Benoni | 7.3% |
| Cape Town | 7.3% |
| Gauteng | 4.9% |
Where Makhado Local Municipality guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 78.0% |
| Zimbabwe | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | 2.4% |
| Brazil | 2.4% |
Languages spoken by Makhado Local Municipality guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 58.8% |
| Afrikaans | 20.6% |
| Zulu | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Xhosa | 2.9% |
Makhado Local Municipality Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 20% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.83.
Cleanliness and check-in score highest in Makhado Local Municipality; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.90 |
| Communication | 4.87 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.85 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Makhado Local Municipality listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 54% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Makhado Local Municipality listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 91.4% | 32 |
| 181-270 days | 5.7% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 2.9% | 1 |
Days a year Makhado Local Municipality listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.7% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 2.9% | 1 |
| 31-90 days | 37.1% | 13 |
| 1-30 days | 54.3% | 19 |
The average Makhado Local Municipality booking lasts 2.8 nights, longest in November and shortest in August. Listings took about 9 bookings each over the year. About two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Makhado Local Municipality
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Makhado Local Municipality accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Makhado Local Municipality listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Makhado Local Municipality, used by 49% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Nearly half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 51% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Makhado Local Municipality listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly three in ten Makhado Local Municipality listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Makhado Local Municipality, a one-bedroom unit, took in R 158,000 over the past year, about 3.8 times the city's average of R 41,100. All six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
The BeeKeeper's Inn - Apartment BlackBee Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98
Elephant Blue Apartment Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.95
The BeeKeeper's Inn - Apartment TwinBee Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Luxury Two bedroom Chalet Private room · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.71
Rose Cottage - Sleeps 4 Private room · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Rose & Ivy, Lavender Cottage Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run 31% of Makhado Local Municipality listings and owners run the rest. Only 23% of listings are run by Superhosts. Six in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
The only nearby market in the table, Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality (97 km away), earned about three times as much as Makhado Local Municipality per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality 97 km | 130 | R 120,788 | R 1,698 | 25% |
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FAQ
An active Makhado Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 41,133 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 35 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in R 9,090 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Makhado Local Municipality listings earn between R 2,280 and R 9,090 in a typical month, and the top tenth R 14,900 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Makhado Local Municipality were booked on 19% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Limpopo average. November is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Makhado Local Municipality cost R 1,132 before fees. Half of listings charge between R 740 and R 1,400, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Makhado Local Municipality listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Makhado Local Municipality Airbnb grossed R 41,133 in the 12 months to September 2026, 80% below the Limpopo average of R 205,123, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about R 5,080 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
November usually pays best, averaging R 9,240 per active listing, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Makhado Local Municipality listing was open to book earned R 191 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made R 311 or more.
Makhado Local Municipality stays were booked 39 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Makhado Local Municipality Airbnb stay lasted 2.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 9 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Makhado Local Municipality Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and location lowest.
Louis Trichardt, Soutpansberg Mountains and Phuphumi draw the most short-term rental interest in Makhado Local Municipality. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 35 active Airbnb listings in Makhado Local Municipality as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, 97 km away.
In Makhado Local Municipality, nearly three in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up only about 1% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 35 active Airbnb listings in Makhado Local Municipality from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in South African rand at R 16.6 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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