Description
Morukuru Lodge is made up of the lodge itself and the Owner’s House, each with two bedrooms, which are linked by a central living area. Guests can book one or both parts of the house and if you take only one area then the other will be left empty for the duration of your stay. The lodge is fully staffed and guests have the use of a private 4WD vehicle and guide, making for a truly exclusive safari experience.
The central living area is adorned with plush soft furnishings, Madikwe stone crafted by the local community, wood and glass elements work together to create a pleasing synergy of contemporary African décor, style and ambiance. The living area boasts state-of-the-art digital entertainment and home office facilities, as well as an elegant dining area and formal lounge.
A wooden deck surrounds the villa and guests can recline on comfy sofas or on loungers by the pool, overlooking the river. Retreat for a siesta under the impressive Tamboti trees which provide welcome shade from the hot African sun.
In the evening, there is a range of dining options, including around a log fire in the lodge’s atmospheric boma. The hotel also enchanting riverside picnics, dining amidst the savannah or the a nearby mountain top.
Established in 1991, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve is today one of South Africa’s top wildlife destinations offering the chance to see a variety of game including Africa’s ‘big five’.
Accommodation
Morukuru Lodge offers 3 suites and 1 children’s bedroom. The three double en-suite bedrooms feature a super king size bed, air conditioning, fans, a fireplace for chilly nights and large, insect-screened sliding doors opening on to tree-shaded private balconies. Spacious bathrooms have deep soaking tubs with a view of the bush, and both inside and outside showers for an unforgettable bathing experience.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no facilities except babysitting which is available on request. The lodge offers outdoor activities for kids supervised by skilled and experienced rangers at all times, whether its taking youngsters out on a first time fishing expedition or enjoying a BBQ by the river.
Facilities
Facilities at the lodge include a swimming pool, 4WD vehicle, central living area featuring state-of-the-art digital entertainment and home office facilities, as well as an elegant dining area and formal lounge.and various dining options including the atmospheric boma, picnics in the savannah, along the river or on a nearby mountain top.
Activities
Game drives are included in room rates. The park is home to lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, brown and spotted hyena, giraffe, wild dog and cheetah among others. You can also enjoy bush walks, fishing safaris and birdwatching.
When to travel
The best game viewing is from May to the end of September. Summer (November to March) days can get quite warm (up to 28-32 degrees on average) but it is a dry heat. Summer rainfall, normally in the form of thunder storms are usually in the evening, however, the African climate is still always unpredictable. Autumn (April to May) days can still be warm but the evenings cool down. Average day time temperature 22-28 degrees. Evenings 10-15 degrees. Winter (June to August) days are warm (temperatures in the mid-twenties) evenings and early mornings very cold with average early morning temperatures 5-12 degrees. It very rarely rains at this time when the bush is golden and dry. Spring (September, October) days start getting hotter, evenings and mornings could still be crisp but not as cold. A very slim chance of rain.
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Location and directions
Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
Morukuru Lodge is nestled in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve on the banks of the Marico River. Situated between the Botswana border and the Groot Marico - just 110 km from Sun City and four hours drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
How to get there
A scheduled flight service or private charter to and from Madikwe Game Reserve and Morukuru Lodge is available. Morukuru Lodge is a four hours drive from Johannesburg.
