Madikwe Safari lodge
About Madikwe Safari Lodge
Madikwe is a "Big Five" game reserve situated 90 km north
of Zeerust. Covering some 60 000 hectare, it is one of the largest
game reserves in South Africa. The rich diversity of vegetation ensures
a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities.
The Lodge
Madikwe Safari Lodge offers simple yet sophisticated accommodation in
three exclusive safari camps which compromises of 20 suites in Total
Facilities
Each suite features a sitting area, a
bedroom with circular fireplace, a spacious dressing area with personal
bar, an en suite bathroom with bath, indoor and outdoor shower and a
private plunge pool. The rooms are organic in design and woven copper
screens add intriguing detail.
Overlooking Madikwe’s game-filled
plains, intimate sitting areas in all three camps feature shaded outdoor
seating on expansive covered decks. There are plentiful fireplaces both
inside and outdoors with pizza ovens for fun dining, book-filled libraries
and a unique safari shop. A covered outdoor living room offers beanbags
and cushions on the floor for casual relaxation. The nearby boma is the
setting for evocative starlit dinners.
Fauna and Flora
The reintroduction of game began early
in 1991, shortly before the perimeter fence had been completed. Operation
Phoenix, as the reintroduction programme is called, is the largest game
translocation exercise in the world. More than 8 000 animals of 28 species
have so far been released into the reserve, including elephant, rhino,
buffalo, lion, cheetah, Cape hunting dog, spotted hyena, giraffe, zebra
and many species of antelope and herbivores. Leopard already occurred
in the reserve. Operation Phoenix was completed in 1997.
Activities
Guests at Madikwe Safari Lodge can view
some of Africa's most impressive wildlife on morning and afternoon/evening
game-drives. These are conducted in open game-viewing vehicles
led by professional and experienced rangers. You can also enjoy
excellent bird watching with over 350 bird species found in the area.
Book-filled libraries and interpretive centres are also available to
keep guests occupied.
MADIKWE SAFARI LODGE CHILDRENS POLICY
Lelapa Lodge
Children of all ages are welcome at Lelapa Lodge.
Children aged 0 - 5 years stay free of charge.
Children aged 6 - 15 years pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.
Children aged 16 years and older pay the full adult rate.
Kopano Lodge
Regretfully we do not accept any children at our Kopano Lodge.
Dithaba Lodge
Children are only accepted if the lodge is booked exclusively. If the lodge is booked exclusively, then the same policy as Lelapa Lodge is applicable.
Madikwe Safari Lodge offers a comprehensive childrens program.
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