Why I think you’ll love it here
- Be amazed at the wandering wildlife that frequents the lodges waterhole from the main deck
- Enjoy the luxurious secluded Madikwe accommodation at the Main Lodge with breathtaking scenic views
- For ultimate luxury and exclusivity, Little Madikwe boast an impressive two bedroom Private Villa for that personal safari escape
- Traversing over 75,000 hectares of vast plains, Madikwe Game Reserve offers spectacular game viewing
Best For
- Adults Only, Honeymoon, Family,
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- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 11-12 hours
- Recommended airlines: Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways
- Currency: South African Rand
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/201/south-africa
- Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
- Population: 6.10202e+007
- National languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Xhosa
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, M, N, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa/entry-requirements
Full accommodation information
Hotel information
This luxurious game lodge is set on a hilltop overlooking the endless bushveld of Madikwe Game Reserve at the edge of Marico River. A family friendly lodge in a malaria free area offers the perfect location to marvel at the majestic views that reach out over plains. Along with a warm and friendly atmosphere, Madikwe Hills offers you the highest standards of service and fine cuisine accompanied by a superb selection of wines or choose your own from the cellar. The unique boma offers a traditional and elegant atmosphere of dining under African stars.
Traversing over 75 000 hectares of vast plains, Madikwe Game Reserve offers spectacular game viewing. The Reserve is home not only to the Big Five, but also to a wealth of other fascinating creatures, including the rare Wild Dog. The enthusiastic team at Madikwe Hills look forward to sharing Africa’s wonderful wildlife with you, ensuring an exceptional safari experience.
Facilities/Amenities
• Lounge • Dining Room • Bar • Wine Cellar • Local wines • Terraced viewing deck with umbrellas overlooking waterhole • Swimming Pool • Cosy TV room with satellite TV and a selection of books • Traditional Boma • Complimentary, unlimited Wi-Fi.
CURIO SHOP Well stocked with books, clothing, safari gear, handmade knives, shoes, bags, jewellery, postcards and local arts & crafts. More than half of the items in the curio shop comes from Community Projects, helping and benefiting the communities who make these beautiful pieces of art.
Activities & Entertainment
Madikwe Game Reserve is about 75 000 hectares of bushland stretching all the way up to the Botswana border, and is one the largest and most popular game reserves in South Africa. Once farm land, the Reserve has now been restored to its former natural environment with 86 mammals (from mice to elephant), 420 bird species (110 being rare) and 104 tree species. Predominantly grasslands and bushveld, intermingled with lone mountains and rocky outcrops, the Reserve is home to cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, hyenas, lion, elephant, black & white rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and various antelope.
• Two 3-hour game drives a day (morning and afternoon) • ‘Big 5’ game viewing in state-of-the-art game-viewers • Tea, filter coffee and biscuits on morning game drive • Drinks and refreshments on afternoon game drive • Bush breakfasts on request for larger groups
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Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 19:30
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
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