Location
Set within 75,000 hectares of safari park, Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated on a hill in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province of South Africa. Ingeniously located amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees.
Discover the wilds of South Africa at Madikwe Safari Lodge, where luxury and exclusivity mix for a safari journey none will forget. Whether it be family fun or an intimate honeymoon that’s out of the ordinary, you will find it here.
Highlights
Adventure awaits, why let adults have all the fun? The Mack & Maddie Adventure Safari Club brings the Lion King to life.
For a seriously special escape, book Dithaba or Kopano Lodge exclusively for utter privacy.
Escape the ordinary in your lavish suite, where you can watch the African bush from the cool of your private plunge pool.
Nestled amidst the rolling hills and sweeping views of the African bush, Madikwe Safari Lodge is a luxury lodge that overlooks the teeming plains of the Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge is comprised of three intimate smaller lodges, each lavishly appointed. The vast suites offer a sanctuary from real life, and each has a private lounge, plunge pool and deck where you can fall into the views.
Lelapa Lodge is idyllic for families. The Mack & Maddie Adventure Safari Club welcomes children of all ages and brings the magic of the Lion King to life, while the adults get lost in the bush. All twelve suites embody African charm, and the four family suites also incorporate a second children's bedroom well stocked with toys.
More contempory, Kopano Lodge is a wonderful blend of nature and luxury and a wild escape. With just four suites, guests can also book this lodge exclusively for a seriously special retreat whether it be for friends or family.
Sitting secluded along the hillside, Dithaba Lodge is the epitome of exclusivity. The four suites curve along the escarpment, with panoramic vistas from every angle.
All camps offer a myriad of areas to relax in with shaded outdoor seating on the expansive covered decks. There are plentiful fireplaces both inside and out, with a pizza oven for fun dining. Each camp’s boma is the setting for dinners under the blazing African stars.
Guests are offered a world-class interpretive experience of the bush on nature walks twice daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. It is positioned at the ecological junction between the bushveld and the Kalahari meaning it is set in five distinct habitats which are home to an array of African wildlife, including the big five.
When to visit
Take yourself off to their brilliant curio shop to buy some lovely trinkets for friends and family back home.
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Enquire NowSet within 75,000 hectares of safari park, Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated on a hill in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province of South Africa. Ingeniously located amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees.
Morukuru Owner's House
Morukuru is a collection of exclusive-use properties in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The Owner's House is one of the villas situated along the bank of the Marico River.
Molori Safari Lodge
Molori Safari Lodge is the ultra exclusive safari lodge located in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge has five stunning suites and two breathtaking Presidential Suites offering an almost unsurpassed level of luxury in the bush.
Impodimo Game Lodge
Escape from the every day at Impodimo Game Lodge. Perched along a ridge in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, experience the magic of the African Bush at this intimate lodge where the Big 5 roam and each suite commands epic views.
Little Madikwe Hills
Separate from Madikwe Hills main lodge is Little Madikwe which is a totally private and luxurious retreat able to sleep up to four people in its two bedroom suite, located in the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province of South Africa.
Morukuru Farm House
Despite being the youngest of the Morukuru Family, the Farm House has stood in its secluded location in the centre of Madikwe for many years. Completely remodelled, the Farm House is the new jewel in the Morukuru crown.
Activities at Ant's
Ant’s has got to be one of the most child friendly safari lodges found in Africa, the friendly staff will give your children and family a life-changing experience from grandparents right down to babies.
South African Birding
The Waterberg is home to an incredible diversity of bird species. Besides residents, migratory species move through during the rains and the escarpment cliffs are home to the world's largest breeding colony of the critically endangered Cape Vulture.
Activities at Marataba Mountain Lodge
The stunning malaria free Marataba reserve is home to just two lodges Marataba Safari Lodge and Marataba Mountain Lodge. This vast wilderness allows guests to enjoy a vast variety of exciting and interesting activities in the African Bush.
Thabametsi Treehouse Sleepout
Spend a night out under the stars in the natural beauty of the Marakele National Park in the Thabametsi Treehouse. Offering complete exclusivity, privacy and stunning views, this Treehouse offers luxury and comfort for an unforgettable night.
Activities at Madikwe Safari Lodge
It doesn’t take much to be enamoured by the landscape of the malaria free Madikwe reserve. Search for the Big 5 on daily game drives or indulge in a selection of therapeutic body treatments, Madikwe Safari Lodge is able to cater to a variety of different activities to help you get the very best out of your stay in this stunning reserve.
Families on Safari At Madikwe Safari Lodge
Madikwe Safari Lodge wants to create an environment for children & parents where they can tailor their stay based on exactly what everyone feels like doing or what opportunity may presents itself at the time.
Game Drives & Bush Walks
The Madikwe Game Reserve is an incredible 'Big 5' wilderness area. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, white and black rhino, and the critically endangered Africa wild dog are just some of the amazing sightings you can enjoy in this 75 000 hectare reserve.