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Madikwe Safari Lodge
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About the lodge
An overview of Madikwe Safari Lodge.
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.
Highlights
- Whereabouts: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.
- Experiences: Big 5 game drives, bush walks, stargazing, bird watching, bush dining, spa treatments, African sunsets.
You Should Know
Child Policy
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.
The Detail
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 childrenโs 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 Africaโs 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.
Rate Excludes
Flights, road transfers, premium brand beverages, gratuities, conservation fees, and items of a personal nature.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, all meals, teas and coffees, a selection of local brand beverages, twice-daily game drives, game drive refreshments and snacks, and transfers to and from Madikwe airstrip.
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Rates and pricing.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Madikwe Safari Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
Rates shown are per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 9 Jan 2027
10 Jan 2026 โ 19 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, teas & coffees, mini bar in room, drinks and selected snacks, two game drives daily and Eastern Madikwe airstrip round-trip transfers
20 Dec 2026 โ 9 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, teas & coffees, mini bar in room, drinks and selected snacks, two game drives daily and Eastern Madikwe airstrip round-trip transfers
Exclusive offer
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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 - Stay at any one of the Madikwe Safari Lodge camps or villa for 4 nights and only pay for 3 (Valid: From 09 January 2026 โ 20 December 2026)
Honeymoon
For newlyweds on their honeymoon! Spend 3 nights and one of the happy couple gets 50% off their accommodation rate.
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