Lodge · South Africa
Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge
Jamala Madikwe is an owner-managed and run lodge, offering a secluded bush retreat with personalized service and a blend of colonial elegance and African charm. Located in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, spanning 75,000 hectares, it provides full traverse rights, allowing guests to explore its vast wilderness. The reserve is home to the Big Five, including both black and white rhino, as well as brown and spotted hyena, cheetah, and an abundance of other wildlife. It's the perfect setting for a truly memorable safari experience.
From R 15 220 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
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About the lodge
An overview of Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge.
Jamala Madikwe is an owner-managed and run lodge, offering a secluded bush retreat with personalized service and a blend of colonial elegance and African charm. Located in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, spanning 75,000 hectares, it provides full traverse rights, allowing guests to explore its vast wilderness. The reserve is home to the Big Five, including both black and white rhino, as well as brown and spotted hyena, cheetah, and an abundance of other wildlife. It's the perfect setting for a truly memorable safari experience.
Highlights
- Lounge and library with a fireplace
- Gourmet dining experiences: Boma and Star Deck
- Open-air bar
- Large lap pool
- Big 5 morning and evening game drives
- Window seat guaranteed in open safari vehicles
- Pool safari
- Sofa safari
You Should Know
Children under 16 are allowed by prior arrangement only. Guests under 16 must use a private vehicle, which is subject to availability and confirmation upon inquiry. Additional fees will apply.
The Details
The Main Lodge
Jamala Madikwe is a luxury boutique safari lodge nestled in South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge blends organic elegance with opulent details, creating a unique and sophisticated ambiance.
Your safari experience will provide a comprehensive understanding of Madikwe's diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Enjoy award-winning cuisine under the stars or unwind with a rejuvenating treatment at the Jamala Madikwe Royal Spa.
Jamala Madikwe showcases a timeless sense of style that harmonizes with the wild beauty of the surrounding environment. Conveniently accessible by both air and road, the lodge is located in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West Province.
Luxurious Villas
Jamala Madikwe features just five standalone, luxurious villas that blend seamlessly into the landscape. Each villa offers ultimate comfort and privacy. The villas include air conditioning and stunning outdoor amenities such as private rim-flow pools, open-air salas, spacious decks, and outdoor showers. The colonial-inspired charm of the villas complements the high-end safari experience.
Price Includes
- Complimentary welcome drinks
- Accommodation
- All meals prepared by our award-winning chefs
- Selected local drinks, including a personal selection of house wines, spirits, teas, and coffees
- Early morning and evening game drives in an open game viewer, accompanied by an experienced guide
- All transfers to and from the lodge to the landing strip
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 5 Jan 2027
Price your stay
Green season
1 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, complimentary welcome drinks, a personal selection of house wines, spirits, two game drives daily and round-trip transfers to/from the lodge to the landing strip
Special offer
R 15 220
per person · night · normally R 18 260
≈ R 91 320 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Peak / migration
1 Aug 2026 – 14 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, complimentary welcome drinks, a personal selection of house wines, spirits, two game drives daily and round-trip transfers to/from the lodge to the landing strip
R 19 950
per person · night
≈ R 119 700 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Festive
15 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, complimentary welcome drinks, a personal selection of house wines, spirits, two game drives daily and round-trip transfers to/from the lodge to the landing strip
R 23 990
per person · night
≈ R 143 940 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
The reduced rates in the table above already reflect these offers for the periods listed.
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 Nights and receive 50% reduction on the 3rd night OR Stay 4 Nights and receive 75% reduction on the 3rd night - Valid May, June and July 2026
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay 16+ · Game drives 16+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- Gate Entry: Adult R300. Child under 8 R150. Flight Entry: Adult R350. Child under 8 R225. Daily Guest Conservation Contribution: Adult R480 pppd. Child under 12 R240 pcpd.
- Family rooms
- No dedicated family unit.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme
- Exceptions
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No children under 16 years of age without prior arrangements. Children aged 6–16 may be accommodated subject to use of a private game vehicle (subject to availability, additional charges apply). On Exclusive Use bookings, the child policy falls away and all ages are welcome.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa
Knows Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Keith and Zené across the team.
"Five Star level treatment. I booked our Safari in Sabi Sans at Arathusa lodge, and our stay in Cape Town South Africa back in August of 2026 and the experience had been amazing. Safari.com agents have every detail thought from travel insurance, eSIM for phones, private transportation, and booked us amazing experiences. We saw the Big 5 in the Safari, went cage Shark diving, did a private guided Cape Peninsula tour. Everything was perfect! This was our first time using Safari.com and we will definitely use them in the future. I would highly recommend this company."
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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