Surrounded By 75 000 Hectares Of Malaria-Free African Sand Veld, This Luxury Lodge Is Ideally Positioned On The Groot Marico River In The Heart Of Madikwe Game Reserve. The Experienced Game Rangers Generously Share Their Intimate Knowledge Of The Bush As You Venture On Your Many Safari Rides Or Game Walks. Discover The Mystery Of The Acacia Bushveld, Enjoy A Myriad Of Birdlife And Experience The Thrill Of Observing The Majestic "Big Five" In Their Natural Habitat. At Madikwe River Lodge, The African Adventure Is Both Rewarding And Relaxing And Combines The Ruggedness Of Nature With Luxury And Comfort. Madikwe River Lodge Offers Comfortable Accommodation In Sixteen Secluded Split-Level Thatched Chalets Set In The Cool Tranquillity Of A Riverine Forest. Each Chalet Is Individually Decorated To Create A Rich African Feel, And Offer An En-Suite Bathroom And Shower With A Full Range Of Guest Amenities, Air-Conditioning, Complimentary Tea And Coffee Making Facilities, And A Private Wooden Viewing Deck Overlooking The River. Luxury Suite Features Include A Separate Lounge Area And An Outside Shower.



Facilities And Activities At Madikwe River Lodge Include 24 Hour Security (The Lodge Is Surrounded By An Electric Fence), A Beautiful Swimming Pool With Sun Deck At The Main Lodge, A Rock Pool, And A Curio Shop. The Lodge Also Offers A Complimentary Laundry Service To Its Guests, As Well As A Babysitting Service. Game Viewing, However, Is Madikwe's Main Activity, And The Reserve Is The Fourth Largest Game Reserve In South Africa And Boasts The Second Largest Elephant Population. Game Drives And Bush Walks Are Conducted Daily By Our Excellent Rangers, And Although Children Under The Age Of 8 Years Are Not Permitted On The Standard Game Drives, Specialised Children's Drives Are Offered. Outdoor Catering Is A Main Part Of Life At Madikwe River Lodge, And, Weather Permitting, Meals Are Usually Served Outdoors. Dinner Is Served In Our Island Boma Or In The Lodge Dining Room, Lunch Is Served On The Main Lodge Deck, Whilst Breakfast Is Served In The Dining Room Or Outdoor Deck. The Summer Months Allow For The Added Experience Of Bush Dinners, Which Can Be Arranged On Request.

Positioned On The Banks Of The Groot Marico River Bordering Botswana, This Luxurious Lodge Offers Every Guest The Chance To Enjoy An Untamed Big Five Safari Adventure.

Home To A Variety Of Large Mammal Species And Hundreds Of Bird Species, The Lodge Offers Plenty Of Opportunity To See Black Rhinos, Wild Dogs And Even Bush Babies In Their Natural Habitat.

Sixteen Split-Level Suites Surround The Main Lodge, With The Outdoor Dining Boma Conveniently Located On A Central Island Accessed By A Wooden Bridge Over The River. Your Safari Experience Takes You To The Untamed Wilderness Of The Kalahari Thornveld, Where Dining Under African Stars And Early Morning Breakfasts Under Acacia Trees Are The Custom. Or You Can Take In The Surrounding Sights And Sounds Whilst Relaxing On A Shady Wooden Deck.

Madikwe Game Reserve Is Situated In The North West Province And Is Bordered By Botswana To The North West, The Dwarsberg Mountains To The South And The Marico River To The East. The Diverse Habitat In The Reserve Ranges From Acacia Savannah To Rivers, Ensuring A Unique Combination Of Species Including Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, Lions, White And Black Rhinos, Buffalos And Elephants. The Birdlife Is Spectacular And It Is Also One Of The Few Reserves In South Africa That Is Malaria Free.

The Lodge Offers Comfortable Accommodation In 16 Secluded Split-Level Thatched Chalets, Set In The Cool Tranquillity Of A River Forest. Each Chalet Is Individually Decorated To Create A Rich African Feel, Featuring An En Suite Bathroom And Shower With A Full Range Of Amenities And A Private Wooden Viewing Deck Overlooking The River.

Standard Room - The Rates Include Accommodation, 3 Meals And 2 Game Activities.
The Gate Entrance Fees Are ZAR 27 Per Adult Per Stay And ZAR 14 Per Child Per Stay.

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By Air:
Madikwe Charters Flies From Johannesburg International Airport On A Daily Basis.
It Is Approximately A 45 Minute Flight.

By Car:
- Travel From Johannesburg To Zeerust On The N4 West.
- From Zeerust, Take The Road Heading North To The Madikwe Game Reserve/Gaborone.
- The Reserve Is Situated Approximately 80 Km North Of Zeerust.
- When Entering The Reserve, You Will Travel Through The Abjaterskop Gate.
- The Lodge Is Approximately 40 Km Inside The Reserve.
- The Road All The Way To The Gate Is Tarred.
- The Journey From Johannesburg To The Lodge Will Take Approximately 4 And A Half Hours.

Cancellation Policy: If Cancelled Up To 45 Days Before Date Of Arrival, No Fee Will Be Charged.
If Cancelled Up To 15 Days Before Date Of Arrival, 50 Percent Of All Nights Will Be Charged.
If Cancelled Up To 1 Day Before Date Of Arrival, 80 Percent Of All Nights Will Be Charged.
If Cancelled Later Or In Case Of No-Show, No Fee Will Be Charged.

Children And Extra Bed Policy: All Children Are Welcome.
One Child Under 2 Years Stays Free Of Charge In A Baby Cot.
One Child From 6 To 11 Years Is Charged ZAR 1540.00 Per Night And Person In An Extra Bed.
All Older Children Or Adults Are Charged 100 % Of The Room Stay Per Night And Person When Using Existing Bedding.
Maximum Capacity Of Extra Beds/Babycots In A Room Is 1.

Deposit Policy: 50 Percent Of The Total Amount Will Be Charged At Least 30 Days Prior To Arrival And Is Refundable.

VAT And City/Tourist Taxes: VAT Is Included.
Service Charge Is Included.
City/Tourist Tax Is Included.

Internet: No Internet Access Available.

Meal Plan: Breakfast Is Included In The Room Rate.

Parking: Free Private Parking Is Possible On Site.

Pets: Pets Are Not Allowed.

The Hotel Reserves The Right To Pre-Authorise Credit Cards Prior To Arrival.

The Rates Include Accommodation, 3 Meals And 2 Game Activities.
Gate Entrance Fees Are ZAR 27 Per Adult Per Stay And ZAR 14 Per Child Per Stay.

Gate Fees For 2009:
Adult: R50 Per Person Per Stay
Children: R20.00 Per Person Per Stay

What To Take:
Binoculars, Walking Shoes, A Hat, Light Jacket In The Summer, Warm Jacket In The Winter, Cameras, Sunglasses, Sun Lotion And Insect Repellent.

Rate For Children Between 6 And 11 Years Old:
1st May To 31 August 2009: R1150