Madikwe River Lodge, South Africa


Surrounded by 75 000 hectares of malaria-free African sand veld, this luxury lodge is ideally positioned on the Groot Marico River in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve. Madikwe River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in sixteen secluded split-level thatched chalets set in the cool tranquillity of a riverine forest.

Location

Madikwe River Lodge is easily accessible by self-drive, road transfer and air. Madikwe is 380 kilometres (236 miles) from Johannesburg – an easy 4.5-hour drive on good roads. There are daily FedAir flights from Johannesburg International Airport (JIA) to Madikwe Airstrip and Madikwe Charter flies daily (dependent on number of passengers) from JIA to Madikwe Airstrip. There are also daily scheduled flights from Cape Town and JIA to Pilanesberg Airport (Sun City). Private air charters fly directly to the airstrip.

Highlights

  • The experienced game rangers generously share their intimate knowledge of the bush as you venture on your many safari rides or game walks. Discover the mystery of the acacia bushveld, enjoy a myriad of birdlife and experience the thrill of observing the majestic "Big Five" in their natural habitat.
  • Some 12,000 animals live in the Madikwe Game Reserve.
  • All predator species are represented and also black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a great number of antelopes. More than 350 bird species have been registered.
  • The surrounding local communities also benefit from the reserve as they receive an annual share of the park's profits and so are able to upgrade their own infrastructure.
  • Malaria Free Game Reserve.

Facilities

  • Boma
  • Lounge
  • Mini bars
  • Small conference area
  • Airstrip
  • Secure parking

Activities

Game drives, bush walks and bird watching

Meal Basis

Full board accommodation including all meals and twice daily game drives.

Child Policy

Madikwe River Lodge is a child-friendly establishment, and offers six family rooms, with twin beds and an additional sleeper couch. Cots are available on request.

Accommodation

Madikwe River Lodge offers 16 thatched chalets all en suite with private viewing decks. The lodge has 3 double rooms, 6 family rooms, 6 twin rooms and 1 suite.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

South Africa Review

Only here 24 hours but the tour of Jo'burg was interesting and the Apartheid museum was definitely worth seeing.

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Hayley Allen

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Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans, call for info
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