Madikwe Hills

Lodge

Madikwe Hills

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R 9 000 R 18 500 pps · per night

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Madikwe Pilanesberg

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Madikwe Hills

About the lodge

An overview of Madikwe Hills.

Set on a hilltop amongst huge boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the lodge is situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, traversing over 75,000 hectares of true untamed Africa, where the plains teem with wildlife and the endangered wild dog roam freely.

Highlights

  • Madikwe Hills is one of the best destinations for a Big 5, malaria-free safari.
  • Beautiful, modern glass-fronted suites, all with private plunge pools.
  • Exciting wildlife safaris.

You Should Know

  • At Main Camp, children over 10 years are welcome. One child may share a suite with two full-paying adults and pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.
  • At Little Madikwe, the Family Suite can accommodate children of any age.
  • Childminding services are available.

The Details

Ten luxurious, spacious glass-fronted suites are located at the Main Lodge. Room facilities include a living room with a large slate-clad chimney that leads into the peaceful bedroom. From the bedroom, it’s possible to lie and gaze in wonder as herds of wandering animals make their way to the nearby watering hole.

Little Madikwe Hills boasts a two-bedroom private villa with its own game-drive vehicle and game ranger, as well as a personal butler and chef to take care of your every need. A diverse wine selection, gourmet kitchen, and entertainment center complete the experience. Additionally, two standard suites can also be reserved to form a completely private camp, accommodating up to eight guests. A notable luxury is being able to set your own meal and game-drive times, making this the ideal exclusive family escape.

The lodge facilities include a reception area, lounge area, bar, dining room, traditional boma, wine cellar, library with free Wi-Fi access, curio shop, swimming pool, and a viewing deck overlooking the waterhole.

Along with a warm and friendly atmosphere, Madikwe Hills offers you the highest standards of service and fine cuisine, accompanied by a superb selection of wines.

During your stay at Madikwe Hills, you will explore the wonders of the bush in state-of-the-art open game vehicles. These vehicles feature bucket seats and fold-down armrests to ensure your optimum safety and comfort. Knowledgeable and professional rangers conduct early morning and late afternoon or evening game drives, in search of Africa’s big game and its smaller wildlife.

On morning game drives, should you feel energetic, you may choose to experience an up-close and personal glimpse of the African bush on foot with a gentle bushwalk back to the lodge. This experience provides exceptional close encounters with the smaller inhabitants of this wilderness.

Madikwe Game Reserve is home not only to the Big Five of Africa (lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard) but also to a wealth of over 66 mammal species, including the rare African wild dog, as well as cheetahs, elands, kudus, giraffes, and over 300 resident and migratory bird species.

Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for the ultimate luxury African safari experience.

Price Includes

  • Luxury accommodation, all meals, teas and coffees, a wide selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits, high tea and snacks, laundry service, twice-daily game drives, and return airstrip transfers.

The same as booking direct

Rates and pricing.

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Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Dec 2027

Why book through us

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Madikwe Hills personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.

By season

Green season

1 May 2026 – 30 Jun 2026

All Inclusive - Three meals daily, three meals daily, tea & coffee, selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits. high tea canapes & snacks and round-trip transfers from the Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge

Special offer

R 13 870

Normally R 18 500

Peak / migration

1 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

All Inclusive - Three meals daily, three meals daily, tea & coffee, selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits. high tea canapes & snacks and round-trip transfers from the Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge

Special offer

R 9 000

Normally R 18 500

Green season

1 May 2026 – 30 Jun 2026

All Inclusive - Three meals daily, three meals daily, tea & coffee, selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits. high tea canapes & snacks and round-trip transfers from the Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge

Special offer

R 14 620

Normally R 19 500

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.

Exclusive offer

Already reflected in the rates above.

The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.

Stay & Pay

Stay 4 Pay 3 - Valid May & June 2026/7

Last minute

Book 5 weeks prior to travel and recive a 48% discount. Valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026

Combo

6 Night Luxury Bush Duo Choice of 3 nights at any two luxury lodges: Leopard Hills, Kings Camp, Madikwe Hills - flights and transfers will be included in your package

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Seasons In Africa's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

The Ultimate Honeymoon Combo Package

2 nights free (stay 8 nights, pay for 6); includes fully-inclusive bush stays, Ultimate Elephant Experience picnic with sparkling wine, B&B at Camissa House with high tea and local beverages

Seasons in Africa offers 'The Ultimate Honeymoon Combo Package', a 9-night safari and city itinerary combining 3 nights at Kings Camp (Timbavati), 2 nights at Leopard Hills (Sabi Sand), and 4 nights at Camissa House (Cape Town). Guests stay 8 nights but only pay for 6 (2 nights free). The package includes an Ultimate Elephant Experience en route and is valid for travel 7 January – 19 December 2026. Madikwe Hills is listed as an alternative Madikwe lodge option in related multi-lodge packages by the same supplier.

Minimum stay
8 nights
Valid
7 January 2026 – 19 December 2026
Combinable
Package rates are non-combinable with existing special offers at the Lodges.

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Madikwe Hills: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, 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
10+
Game drives
10+
Walking safari
10+

Programmes & care

No dedicated kids' programme.

Babysitting available

Accommodation

Family unit available.

Notable exceptions

  • Main Camp enforces a minimum age of 10. Younger children are accommodated only at Little Madikwe Hills Private Camp — a 2-bedroomed thatched villa (sleeps 4, expandable to 8–9 with two optional suites) that includes its own private game drive vehicle with field guide and tracker, villa attendant, personal chef, in-suite meals, satellite TV and children's games & books. The villa is geared for families with children under 10 and babysitters are available there. At Main Camp each suite is allocated a private row on game drives; children using the child-sharing policy are included in the adults' row. Short-term rate-sheet references to child rates from age 6 appear to apply to Little Madikwe/family configurations rather than Main Camp suites.

Speak to a safari specialist

Plan your dream safari at Madikwe Hills.

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 Madikwe Hills: 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.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

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