Madikwe River Lodge
Located in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe River Lodge owns a tranquil ambience, situated alongside the flow of the Groot Marico River. Surrounded by beautiful wilderness, guests are free to drink in the many bird and animal species that populate the area, including the big 5. The lodge is very much child friendly, with cots available on request and 6 family rooms.
There are 16 rooms in total, divided between 1 suite, 3 double rooms, 6 twin rooms and 6 family rooms. All accommodation is en-suite, with private viewing decks that overlook the river. The split level rooms provide guests with ceiling fans to stay cool and the 1 suite features the luxury of an outside shower and separate lounge area.
One of the lodge's biggest draws is its incredible game viewing. The surrounding 75,000 hectares of African sand veld provides some exciting wildlife sightings, including all of the members of the big 5 and over 300 bird species. The lodge provides facilities for weddings and small conferences, secluded and intimate; the property works well for both. The lodge also includes a lounge area, mini bars and boma area.
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Big 5 Safari
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Night Drive
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Kids Bushcraft
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Client Reviews
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.


Honeymoon to Namibia
This trip exceeded every expectation we had. Everything was perfectly organized for us from the lodges to the small aircraft and transfers, and the activities were also perfectly planned out without feeling like we were on a strict schedule.
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holiday to Zambia
An amazing adventure! Much more than I expected. The accommodations were fantastic and all the staff went out of their way to make sure that all of our needs were taken care of. The game drives were incredible.
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