Impodimo Lodge
Malaria-Free Family Safari on Madikwe’s Rocky Ridge
Set on a rocky ridge with sweeping views, Impodimo offers a relaxed, family-friendly base in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Expect twice-daily Big Five drives, excellent birding, and guides who know the reserve’s wild dogs and cheetah well. Suites are generous and welcoming, with one deluxe option adding a private plunge pool and boma deck for evenings under the stars.
Price Per Person Sharing From:
From: POA
Highlights & What to Expect
- Malaria-free Big Five reserve ideal for couples and families.
- Twice-daily game drives and guided bush walks with experienced trackers.
- Species mix includes wild dog, cheetah, and Kalahari-edge antelope.
- Family-friendly touches: child activities and babysitting by arrangement.
- One deluxe suite with private plunge pool and boma deck.
Location & Setting
Impodimo Lodge sits along a rocky ridge in the northwestern sector of the Big Five, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve on the Botswana border. Elevated viewpoints look across woodlands and open plains that draw elephants, buffalo herds, and regular predator movement. Access is by a roughly 4.5-hour drive from Johannesburg or via scheduled charter flights into Madikwe’s airstrip, followed by a short transfer to the lodge.
Rooms
Nine suites offer a calm, contemporary bush aesthetic with air-conditioning, fireplaces, full en-suite bathrooms, and outdoor showers. Covered patios invite idle wildlife watching between drives. One deluxe suite adds more space for lounging and dining, plus a private boma deck and a plunge pool—well suited to couples seeking privacy or families wanting easy downtime close to their room.
Facilities
Social spaces center on a lounge, bar, dining area, and wide viewing decks that capture the ridge-top vistas. A main swimming pool cools warm afternoons, while fireside dinners in the boma bring a classic safari close. The kitchen emphasizes approachable, pan-African flavors and can accommodate dietary needs with notice. Families benefit from kid-friendly activities and babysitting on request, and Wi-Fi is available in common areas for essential connectivity.
Amenities
Accommodations
9Bar & Lounge
Spa
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Library
Air Conditioning
In-suite Massage
In-room Fireplace
In-room Safe
Gift Shop / Curio Shop
Boma / Fire Pit
Viewing Deck
Minibar
Tea & Coffee
Bird Hide
Outdoor Shower
Private Deck
Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Guided Bush Walks
Wilderness Dining
