Madikwe Safari Lodge

Madikwe Safari Lodge is nestled along the hillside, with views over the plains to the Dwarsberg Mountains. Spacious and sophisticated, the suites are decorated in muted tones complimenting the surrounding landscape and each has a lounge and fireplace. Private decks and plunge pools ensure guests can soak up the ambiance of this reserve. Traditional main areas include viewing decks and warm spaces for relaxing between exciting game drives or savouring delicious meals.

There are three individually-operating lodges on the site: Lelapa (meaning ‘family’) Lodge welcomes guests of all ages, with specially-planned children’s activities and childminding. Its 12 Suites, respectful of the natural environment in their construction, epitomise contemporary African design. Each has indoor and outdoor showers, a fireplace and private plunge pool, with the four Family Suites also incorporating a second children’s bedroom.

Kopano (meaning ‘small gathering’) Lodge can be booked out on an exclusive basis and is well-suited to a get-together of friends or an older family (with children 16 years of age or more). The modern lodge, influenced by an African design aesthetic, comprises just four luxury Suites and reminds one of a traditional homestead. The Suites feature a fireplace, private plunge pool and viewing deck, while sharing a main lodge area.

Dithaba (meaning ‘mountain’) Lodge’s four Suites, on a hillside overlooking the expansive reserve, each provide a couple’s romantic retreat or, together, an exclusive home base for a friend group or family with children while on safari. (Children of all ages are welcome if a group is taking the entire lodge, otherwise it’s limited to 16 years and above.)The lodge’s design incorporating natural elements is uncomplicated, and each luxury Suite, with its own fireplace, plunge pool and deck, provides space to unwind.

Madikwe, one of the country’s top game viewing destinations and its largest private reserve, encompasses vast tracks of land, endless dirt roads and clear views over big game territory. Blazing sunsets close days coated in the greens and browns of Africa, and the sounds of the bush fall softly in your ears. Game drives head out early morning at sunrise, and late afternoon just before sunset in search of the many animal species which call this place home. No more than eight guests at a time share in a private and intensely personal safari experience in the company of their Madikwe guide. Alternatively, experience an optional walking safari and enjoy a totally different bush experience on foot, in the company of an armed field guide.