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Lodge · Madikwe Pilanesberg
Madikwe Dithaba Camp
Madikwe Dithaba is the most elevated and secluded of Madikwe Safari Lodge's three camps, an adults-only hilltop retreat with just four hillside suites. Set high above the reserve with sweeping views across the bushveld, it offers privacy and stillness while remaining a short walk from Lelapa and Kopano Camps for spa, gym and shared facilities.
From R 15 000 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Madikwe Pilanesberg
Madikwe Dithaba Camp
Madikwe Dithaba is the most elevated and secluded of Madikwe Safari Lodge's three camps, an adults-only hilltop retreat with just four hillside suites. Set high above the reserve with sweeping views across the bushveld, it offers privacy and stillness while remaining a short walk from Lelapa and Kopano Camps for spa, gym and shared facilities.
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About the lodge
An overview of Madikwe Dithaba Camp.
Madikwe Dithaba is the most elevated and secluded of Madikwe Safari Lodge's three camps, an adults-only hilltop retreat with just four hillside suites. Set high above the reserve with sweeping views across the bushveld, it offers privacy and stillness while remaining a short walk from Lelapa and Kopano Camps for spa, gym and shared facilities.
Highlights
- Adults-only hilltop camp with only four hillside suites
- Elevated position with panoramic views across Madikwe Game Reserve
- Private plunge pool and indoor/outdoor showers in every suite
- Communal infinity pool, fire deck and central lounge on the hillside
- Access to Lelapa and Kopano Camps for spa, gym and boutique
- Two daily game drives with FGASA-accredited field guides
You Should Know
- Adults only, guests must be 16 years or older unless the camp is booked on exclusive use
- When Dithaba is booked exclusively, children of all ages are welcome
- Bush walks are limited to guests aged 16 and older
- Guests aged 60 and above must present a doctor's note confirming good physical health, as required by North West Parks Board
- Peak season runs 20 December to 9 January and carries higher rates and stricter cancellation terms
- Dithaba sits slightly higher and further uphill than Kopano and Lelapa; short vehicle transfers can be arranged on request
The Details
Location
Madikwe Safari Lodge lies within the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West province, close to the Botswana border. Dithaba Camp is set high on a hillside above the reserve, positioned to capture uninterrupted sunrises, sunsets and long views across the bushveld.
Accommodation
Dithaba has four elevated hillside suites, each with its own private wooden deck and plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers, a deep bathtub, a wood-burning fireplace, king or twin beds, air conditioning, a stocked mini-bar and Wi-Fi. Interiors are quiet and understated, with lounges opening onto the bush and the mountain views beyond.
Shared spaces include a communal infinity pool positioned on the hillside, a fire deck, an open-plan lounge under thatch, and a main deck overlooking the valley. Guests may also use the Safari Spa, gym, signature pool and boutique at Lelapa and Kopano Camps, reached by a short scenic walk or vehicle transfer.
Activities
Guests enjoy two game drives daily with FGASA-accredited field guides in open safari vehicles, along with guided bush walks, stargazing and wildlife lectures. Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and bush dinners are offered subject to availability. Madikwe is home to the Big Five and known for its wild dog and cheetah sightings.
Dining
Meals are beautifully presented and served in a mix of indoor and outdoor settings, from the central lounge to private deck dinners for two. The kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal cooking with mindful portions and easy adaptation to dietary preferences, paired with a curated list of South African wines.
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation in a suite with private plunge pool
- All meals, teas and coffees
- In-room mini bar
- Inclusive drinks and selected snacks, including soft drinks and a selection of beers, spirits and house wines
- Two game drives daily with a FGASA-accredited field guide
- Game drive refreshments and snacks
- Guided bush walks, stargazing and wildlife lectures
- Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and bush dinners, subject to availability
- Eastern Madikwe Airstrip transfers
- Wi-Fi
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 9 Jan 2028
Low season
10 Jan 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All inclusive - Luxury accommodation with private plunge pool, all meals, teas, coffees, soft drinks, select alcoholic beverages, twice daily game drives and Eastern Madikwe Airstrip transfers
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
R 15 000
per person · night · normally R 20 000
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027
All inclusive - Luxury accommodation with private plunge pool, all meals, teas, coffees, soft drinks, select alcoholic beverages, twice daily game drives and Eastern Madikwe Airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
R 24 000
per person · night
Low season
10 Jan 2027 – 19 Dec 2027
All inclusive - Luxury accommodation with private plunge pool, all meals, teas, coffees, soft drinks, select alcoholic beverages, twice daily game drives and Eastern Madikwe Airstrip transfers
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
R 15 750
per person · night · normally R 21 000
Festive
20 Dec 2027 – 9 Jan 2028
All inclusive - Luxury accommodation with private plunge pool, all meals, teas, coffees, soft drinks, select alcoholic beverages, twice daily game drives and Eastern Madikwe Airstrip transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
R 25 200
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Honeymoon offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Stay & Pay
Stay four nights and pay for only three. The offer runs until 19 December 2026 and again from 10 January to 19 December 2027, excluding peak season (20 December to 9 January), and may be applied to exclusive-use bookings. It cannot be combined with other promotions, with the exception of the returning guest benefit of 10 per cent off the accommodation rate, available to guests who have stayed with us within the past five years.
Honeymoon
Newlyweds staying a minimum of three nights receive 50 per cent off the accommodation rate for one of the couple. Valid until 19 December 2026 and again from 10 January to 19 December 2027, excluding peak season (20 December to 9 January), and applicable to exclusive-use bookings. It cannot be combined with other promotions, other than the returning guest benefit of 10 per cent off the accommodation rate for guests who have stayed with us within the past five years.
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