Madikwe River Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve

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Madikwe River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in sixteen secluded split-level thatched chalets set in the cool tranquility 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, ceiling fans, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, and a private wooden viewing deck overlooking the river. Luxury Suite features includes a separate lounge area and an outside shower.

Room Configuration:
- Family x 6
- Double rooms x 3
- Twin rooms x 6
- Suits x 1

Children's Policy
Madikwe River Lodge is a child-friendly establishment, and offers six family rooms, with twin beds and an additional sleeper couch. Cots are available on request.

- Children 0 - 5 years of age: Free of charge when sharing with full paying adults.
- Children 6 - 11 years of age: Pay 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with full paying adults. Full adult rate applicable if occupying their own room.
- Children 12 years & older: Occupy their own room and pay full adult rate. At Game Lodges, children under the age of 12 years will be accommodated on special children's game drives. This is subject to availability and at the discretion of the lodge manager.

What to take
Binoculars, walking shoes, hat, light jacket (in summer), warm jacket in winter, cameras, sunglasses, sun block and insect repellent.

Weddings
Say your eternal wedding vows amid the natural elements of riverine bush and wildlife. Treat your guests to fine cuisine served under the open sky. Madikwe River Lodge is the ideal venue to host intimate wedding ceremonies with its African ambience, superb facilities.

Madikwe's team of trained, experienced staff will provide excellence in hospitality and service.

Only three and half hours from Johannesburg, this magical wedding venue provides the ideal location for those couples wanting something a little different for their special day. Luxurious accommodation is available for guests spending the night, with each of the sixteen suites rooms comprising their own private viewing deck. One exclusive suite offers the ultimate wedding night for the newlyweds.

Conferences
Madikwe's convenient location, only 3 and a half hours from Gauteng and a mere 45 minutes by aircraft, has ensured its popularity not only as a conference venue, but also as an ideal incentive group destination and package tour combination. Here, excellent service, superb facilities and the spectacular bush setting all go hand-in-hand to create a unique location for any conference.

*Please Note: The conference facilities are ideal for groups which make exclusive use of the lodge.

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Activities
Whatever your preference, there is bound to be an adventure to keep you happy. The North West is outdoors country, with a glorious climate & challenging adventure venues.

Birding Watching
For exciting and rare birding opportunities, visit our numerous birding venues. We guarantee many rewarding experiences. South Africa ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world - the North West being no exception. Qualified, armed rangers will accompany you on open Land Rover safaris. An abundance (350) of resident and migrant bird species can be found.

Game Viewing
The North West, for those drawn to the African wilderness, is a world of breathtaking scenery and endless African bush. Hectares of national parks, nature reserves and game farms stretch across our province. Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in the opportunities offered for self-drive game viewing, guided game drives and guided wilderness trails.

The Big 5, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and the Leopard. Madikwe's magnificent animal experience can be viewed from the unbeatable vantage point in 4X4's. Other wildlife include the highly endangered African Wild Dog's, Aardvark and Caracal to name a few.

Location
Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the North West, the Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, and the Marico river to the east. The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant.

The birdlife is spectacular and it is also one of the few reserves in South Africa that is malaria-free. With the inception of "Operation Phoenix" which began in 1993, more than 8,000 heads of game were brought into the park over a six year period.

The government-sponsored programme involved re-stocking and conserving flora and wildlife, which had disappeared from the region, and its huge success has ensured excellent game viewing.

In 1996, predators were introduced in Madikwe, first cheetahs, wild dogs and hyenas, later also lions from the Etosha National Park (Namibia) and the neighbouring Pilanesberg National Park. 180 Elephants came from the Gonarezhou Game Reserve in Zimbabwe, which had been hit by a disastrous drought. The resettlement of the elephants was a great success and their population in Madikwe has grown to 250 animals.

Today, some 12,000 animals live in the Madikwe Game Reserve. All predator species are represented and also black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a great number of antelopes. More than 350 bird species have been registered.
The surrounding local communities also benefit from the reserve as they receive an annual share of the park's profits and so are able to upgrade their own infrastructure.

Email Madikwe River Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com