Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated in the 75 000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, located north-west of Johannesburg and bordering Gaborone, Botswana. The area is well known for providing the best game viewing within the Reserve, as well as having the lowest concentration of safari vehicles, which makes for a superior Big 5 game viewing experience.
Children of all ages are welcome at Lelapa Lodge. Child rates are applicable. Children's activities and childminding are available.
Kopano and Dithaba Lodge only permit children over the age of 16 years. Dithaba will accept children of all ages if the lodge is booked exclusively.
Three unique luxury lodges offer intimate accommodation with sweeping views over the game-filled plains, with the Dwarsberg range forming a purple-hued backdrop.
Lelapa Lodge offers 12 comfortable, spacious suites with double beds (convertible to twins), air-conditioning, ceiling fans, en-suite bathrooms, safes, minibars, direct-dial telephones, hairdryers, and a range of deluxe amenities. Two of the rooms are family suites and feature a second bedroom with children’s bunk beds and a sleeper couch. Many activities are designed especially for children, including family safari drives, bush orientation, bug CSI, dung tracking, track packs with Plaster of Paris, baking in the kitchen, making pizzas in the boma, stargazing, games night, and much more.
Kopano Lodge offers four suites, each equipped with double beds (convertible to twins), air-conditioning, fireplaces, ceiling fans, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, private plunge pools, safes, minibars, direct-dial telephones, hairdryers, and a range of deluxe amenities.
With only four suites, Dithaba Lodge is well-suited for groups of friends or family members. Each suite features double beds (convertible to twins), private plunge pools, air-conditioning, fireplaces, ceiling fans, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, safes, minibars, direct-dial telephones, hairdryers, and a range of deluxe amenities.
The lodge facilities include a wellness spa, relaxation area, Wi-Fi access, outdoor dining areas, and private viewing decks. Activities offered at Madikwe Safari Lodge include morning and evening game drives in open safari vehicles, bush walks, bird watching, astronomy, ecology house visits, local community village tours, bush dining, and spa treatments.
Madikwe Game Reserve boasts a rich biodiversity of mammals, including Africa’s Big Five, 66 large mammal species, and 300 recorded bird species. Madikwe Safari Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxury safari getaway.
Flights, road transfers, premium brand beverages, gratuities, conservation fees, and items of a personal nature.
November 7, 2024
Keith Chideme is fantastic!
If you’re looking for someone to help you plan the trip of a lifetime, look no further than Keith Chideme. Keith has been nothing short of extraordinary in helping me create a month-long dream trip to South Africa for myself and 11 family members. His patience, kindness, and thoughtfulness throughout the entire process have been remarkable. Keith went above and beyond, engaging in countless conversations to make sure every detail of our six-destination itinerary was just right. He worked tirelessly to balance my budget with my desire for an unforgettable experience, finding deals and creative solutions that I would never have managed on my own. His dedication and expertise gave me complete confidence that this trip will be everything I’ve dreamed of and more. One of my favorite aspects of working with Keith was the personal touch he brought to every interaction. Whether through voice messages, phone calls, or texts, he was always patient, thorough, and thoughtful in explaining every aspect of the itinerary. I never once felt rushed or overlooked—he truly cared about making this trip perfect for us. I can’t imagine planning this trip without Keith. Knowing he has my back has been such a comfort, and I feel completely at ease knowing we are in such capable hands. My entire family is incredibly excited about this incredible adventure, and I know I’ll be contacting Keith for all my future travel plans. He is an absolute gem and a true professional. Thank you, Keith, for everything!
October 25, 2024
Keith was amazing
Keith was amazing! We spent a lot of time on the phone and he was so helpful to curate the perfect honeymoon for my husband and I. Thank you Keith!
October 25, 2024
My travel consultant was Keith Chideme…
My travel consultant was Keith Chideme and he was great to work with. Keith was always available to answer questions and very responsive. My trip was easy to book and pay through safari.com and everything worked out perfectly. I would use them again in future.
Dec 12, 2024
Anja Is A Fabulous Travel Consultant
Anja Mayer was extremely knowledgeable, patient, prompt with her responses to questions, and always very helpful. She was also a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend to anyone that asks that Anja is the right person to contact if they are interested in travelling to South Africa or Botswana.
Dec 12, 2024
Anja did a fabulous job!
Anja was knowledgeble, patient prompt with her responses to questions and always very helpful. In addition, it was a pleasure working with her. I would recommend her to anyone without any reservation.
Dec 10, 2024
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to…
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to arrange and organize our trip!! She was on the ball, made sure everything was in place and travel arrangements secured! I highly recommend her!!
Dec 9, 2024
Great support from Shann
Shann made the booking experience seamless - provided very helpful information to ensure we fully understood what the experience would be like and made sure we felt safe with experiences we have booked.
Dec 9, 2024
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Very fast response, polite - impressive
Dec 7, 2024
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Went through Newmarket travel and Hays travel ..information about flight changes hard to get..but on arrival the holiday was taken over Safari.com..amazing ..experience everything was fine tuned and the staff ..guides drivers fabulous and friendly ..lots of knowledge..lots of fun and the surprises they did was so lovely ...loved every minute ..Paris our guide was amazing..10/10 and Eric driver ..the waiters and waitress every and everyone in the hotels .smiling and friendly..Best holiday of my life
Dec 7, 2024
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Working with Anja at Safari.com was great. She was able to work some magic and got us a few nights at the safari lodge we really wanted, Ngoma. Unfortunately, our flight from the USA to South Africa was canceled and we were rebooked a day later but Anja was great about making sure our lodge and the transports knew about the change in plans and made sure we got to our trip as soon as we could. She was a great partner to have and communicated quickly whenever we reached out. I would highly recommend using her when planning a trip to Africa!
Dec 4, 2024
Prompt & knowledgeable
Prompt & knowledgeable
Dec 4, 2024
Great service from Denise at Safari.com
Denise from Safari.com was extremely helpful. She responded promptly, provided good advice on safari lodgings options and worked up a couple of itinerary options to suit our budget. Denise also organised flights and transfers very quickly so that we could finalize our booking in a short time. Much appreciated.