Lodge
Rockfig Lodge Madikwe
About the lodge
An overview of Rockfig Lodge Madikwe.
Perched high on a hilltop near to the Botswana border in the Madikwe Game Reserve, the small and intimate Rockfig Madikwe offers luxury accommodation with magnificent views of the African wilderness.
Highlights
- Indulge in the delicious “High Lunch” before your afternoon game drive. The lunch features the likes of freshly baked sweet and savoury dishes along with homemade iced coffees.
- Children of all ages are welcome with the kids bumble drive offering little ones aged 6 years and under a specially designed safari experience.
- The underground hide is a photographer's dream bringing you eye level with the animals visiting the waterhole at Rockfig.
You Should Know:
- Children under 13 require a private vehicle for game drives (unless staying in Inkwe)
- Travel insurance is compulsory.
Details:
With only four private villas, the lodge offers an intimate experience. Each villa is equipped with a boma - perfect for the private “braai” (barbeque) experience - and private plunge pool. From its perch, the lodge offers “The Cliff”, an extraordinary lookout point perfect for taking in the Madikwe Game Reserve and enjoying sundowners after experiencing the Super Seven safari – Big Five (including white and black rhino), as well as wild dog and cheetah.
One-bedroom Villas:
Tshukudu Villa
Featuring a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, large patio, private boma and panoramic views of the Madikwe Plains, the villa is perfect for couples looking for a romantic and intimate getaway.
Nare Villa:
The “buffalo” villa perched on the cliffs, makes for a beautiful couples retreat. Enjoy views of the plains, bushveld and nearby waterhole - where buffalo have been known to stop for a refreshing drink - from the comfort of the private patio. Similar to the Tshukudu Villa, Nare features a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, large patio and private boma.
Two-bedroom Villa — Tlou Villa:
Ideal for small families or couples travelling together, Tlou Villa features two bedrooms with king-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms, a large patio, boma and private splash pool overlooking the hills of the Madikwe Game Reserve.
Three-bedroom Villa — Inkwe Private Family House:
Set amongst the indigenous trees, the original luxury bush lodge and family home features three luxurious king bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. With a large private swimming pool, indoor and outdoor lounges and private boma, Inkwe is perfect for a private family getaway.
With a private waterhole at the villa, the family can share in the incredible experience of Impala and Zebra stopping by for an early morning drink. Take the opportunity to create an unforgettable experience with the private game vehicle available with Inkwe.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals & snacks
- 2 Game drives daily
- Local soft drinks, house wines, beers & spirits
- Pick up & drop off at Madikwe’s Western Airstrip
- Inkwe Family House: includes a private safari vehicle & range
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Rockfig Lodge Madikwe 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 Apr 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & snacks, selected beverages, 2 Game drives daily, Round-trip transfers from Madikwe’s Western Airstrip.
R 12 700
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 30 Sept 2027
All Inclusive - All meals & snacks, selected beverages, 2 Game drives daily, Round-trip transfers from Madikwe’s Western Airstrip.
R 12 700
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All meals & snacks, selected beverages, 2 Game drives daily, Round-trip transfers from Madikwe’s Western Airstrip.
R 12 700
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.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Life Tree's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Special – Stay for 5 Pay for 4
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4 nights (1 night free)
Jaci's Safari Suites offers a 'Stay for 5 Pay for 4' Honeymoon Special running all year round except over peak season. The offer is valid within 6 months of the marriage date and requires proof of a marriage certificate. Special offers and discounts cannot be combined with other promotions; only one offer applies per booking.
- Minimum stay
- 5 nights
- Booking
- Valid within 6 months of marriage date
- Proof
- Proof of marriage certificate required
- Combinable
- Not combinable with other promotions; only one offer applies per booking
Mateya Honeymoon Special
Free of charge offer applicable to every full paying guest per room (subject to Federal Air flight availability)
Mateya Safari Lodge offers a Honeymoon Special for guests travelling within six months of their marriage date. A marriage certificate is required. The offer is not redeemable for cash and cannot be combined with other special offers, promotions, or child rates. Flights must be booked through Mateya Safari Lodge, and the free-of-charge component is subject to Federal Air flight availability at time of booking.
- Booking
- Must travel within six months of the marriage date
- Proof
- Marriage certificate required
- Combinable
- Offer not redeemable for cash nor applicable in combination with other special offers and promotions or child rates
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.
Photographic safari options
Built for photographers.
Specific photographic infrastructure available at RockFig Madikwe Game Reserve, taken from Life Tree's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.
Hide
Private Photographic Hide
RockFig Madikwe offers guests exclusive use of a private photographic hide, positioned directly on the lodge's waterhole — the oldest water source in the Madikwe reserve. The hide is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, solely for the use of lodge guests, providing uninterrupted access to wildlife coming to drink throughout the day and night.
Situated on the waterhole at the edge of the lodge garden; sole use by lodge guests; available 24/7.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Rockfig Lodge Madikwe: 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
- All ages
- Game drives
- 8+
- Walking safari
- 16+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Luxury Villas: 13+ full adult rate; under 13 pay 50% of adult rate (R 6 350STO15 per child per night, ages 3–12) and require a private vehicle at R 6 000/day for drives; under 2 stay free but also require the private vehicle for drives. Inkwe Family House: 13+ full adult rate; 3–12 pay 50% of additional adult rate; under 2 free — private vehicle & ranger included.
Notable exceptions
- Children of all ages are welcome to stay. In the Luxury Villas (Nare, Tshukudu, Tlou), children under 8 (SADC rate sheet) or under 13 (2026 international rate sheet) must book a private game vehicle at R 6 000 per day to join drives. Inkwe Family House includes a private safari vehicle and ranger in the rate, so the private-vehicle surcharge does not apply and children of all ages can join drives. Bumble Drives kids' programme caters to children aged 6 and under. Babysitting available at R 150/hour per child.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at RockFig Madikwe Game Reserve. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Bush Walk
Guided bush walks are available at RockFig Madikwe Game Reserve, subject to management discretion. Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Guests over 60 years are required to provide a medical certificate from their doctor confirming fitness to participate.
Minimum age: 16 years. Guests over 60 require a medical certificate. Subject to management discretion to refuse participants deemed unsafe or unsuited.
- Availability
- Subject to management's discretion
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at RockFig Madikwe Game Reserve.
Community project visit
Molatedi School Visit
Guests are taken to visit the Molatedi village school, where lodge management matches each guest's personal interests or professional expertise to the school's current needs. Past visits have included donations of vegetable seeds for the school garden, sports clothing, dental hygiene presentations, and schoolbooks purchased with guest donations that guests deliver in person.
No fixed duration or group size stated. Guests may bring or fund specific donations matched to school needs. Open to multi-generational families including young children.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Rockfig Lodge Madikwe.
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 Rockfig Lodge Madikwe: 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.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.