Madikwe River Lodge

Category: Golf Holiday Packages South Africa

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.

Situated in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve on the border of Botswana, the Madikwe River Lodge invites you to share the wildness and splendour of Mother Africa in exquisite comfort.

Surrounded by 75 000 hectares of African sand veld, this luxury lodge is ideally positioned on the Groot Marico River in a malaria-free area, and combines the ruggedness of nature with the best of luxury.

Although a rare sight in many reserves, wild dog packs have been firmly re-established in the Madikwe reserve and for birdwatchers Madikwe with its myriad of bird species is a paradise. Madikwe River Lodge consists of a central lounge and dining room overlooking a swimming pool with a reed-enclosed boma situated on an island. The main building and 16 chalets are built in thatch and beautifully appointed – all opening onto wooded viewing decks overlooking the Groot Marico River.

Accommodation

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.

• 16 chalets
• Hairdryer
• Mini Bar
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Telephones
• Bath, shower and bath consumables
• Private patio
• Air conditioning
• Laundry service
• En-suite bathroom with shower guest amenities
• Ceiling fan in bedroom
• Outside shower

Gourmet Dining

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.

Regrettably, children under the age of 8 years are not permitted at all outdoor dining venues, however provision is made for children’s meals in the main dining room.

Conference Facilities

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.

Conference facilities for: 32 delegates

Unique Group Activities
• Bush Dinners
• Boma Dinners
• Team Building Exercises

Standard Equipment
• Cordials and mints
• Flipcharts and pens
• Conference stationary

Capacities
• School Room (loft) – 8 pax
• School Room (outside) – 25 pax
• Banquet – 25 pax

Additional Services

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.