Destination Guide

Madikwe

Madikwe is one of the country’s real conservation success stories! Starting in 1991 with a massive game relocation exercise, this is now SA’s fourth largest reserve at 75 000 hectares and home to some of the best lodges in the country. Situated in a transition zone between the arid Kalahari and the rugged bushveld, Madikwe is famed for its wild dogs and lions in particular!

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Madikwe is one of the country’s real conservation success stories! Starting in 1991 with a massive game relocation exercise, this is now SA’s fourth largest reserve at 75 000 hectares and home to some of the best lodges in the country. Situated in a transition zone between the arid Kalahari and the rugged bushveld, Madikwe is famed for its wild dogs and lions in particular!

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Buffalo Ridge
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Buffalo Ridge

This community owned and run lodge with a lovely location on a prominent ridge overlooking the western sector of Madikwe, underwent a major revamp...

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R4,571 Normal R8,250 per person per night
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Impodimo Game Lodge
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Impodimo Game Lodge

A superb choice for serious wildlife enthusiasts looking for superior game viewing as the guiding (including Shangaan trackers) is out of the top drawer!...

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R4,999 Normal R11,920 per person per night
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Jaci's Safari Lodge
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Jaci's Safari Lodge

CLOSED FOR REPAIRS AFTER FLOODING. INCLUDES DRINKS! A stylishly rustic concoction of canvas, stone and thatch with a funky Afro-Asian mix of vibrant colours,...

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R5,090 per person per night
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Madikwe Hills
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Madikwe Hills

INCLUDES DRINKS! One of the most stylish and luxurious of all the Madikwe lodges - gorgeous suites complete with private plunge pools on your...

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R8,500 Normal R18,000 per person per night
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Madikwe Safari Lodge
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Madikwe Safari Lodge

Oozes authentic African style using natural materials like tree trunks in a rustic but very stylish way and combining this with all the latest...

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R5,500 Normal R16,000 per person per night
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Motswiri
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Motswiri

With just 5 spacious rooms this little gem is one of the smallest lodges in the Madikwe reserve - guests rave about the very...

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R5,090 Normal R9,180 per person per night
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Rhulani Lodge
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Rhulani Lodge

INCLUDES DRINKS! Cool off in the heat of summer in your own private plunge pool (now heated!); in winter return to the warmth of...

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R7,886 Normal R12,400 per person per night
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Thakadu River Camp
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Thakadu River Camp

CLOSED CURRENTLY FOR REPAIRS AFTER FLOODING. Community-owned lodge with 12 gorgeous tented rooms - wonderfully warm and hospitable staff and great value for money!

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R3,810 Normal R6,510 per person per night
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Tuningi Safari Lodge
South Africa, Near Gauteng, Madikwe

Tuningi Safari Lodge

INCLUDES DRINKS! A recent makeover has resulted in this 16-guest capacity lodge now boasting much more stylish and contemporary wonderfully suites complete with private...

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R6,850 Normal R13,700 per person per night
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