Madikwe Safari Lodge

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Madikwe Safari Lodge

Family-Friendly Big Five Safari in a Malaria-Free Reserve

Set in the 75,000-hectare, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe Safari Lodge blends refined comfort with exceptional game viewing. Its three camps — family-focused Lelapa, intimate Kopano (16+), and secluded Dithaba — offer 20 luxury suites with private plunge pools, delivering a polished yet relaxed base for morning and late-afternoon/evening drives and guided bush walks.

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Rating | Luxury

Highlights & What to Expect

Malaria-free Big Five reserve renowned for African wild dog sightings and uncrowded game viewing (no day visitors).
Morning and late-afternoon/evening game drives in open vehicles; guided bush walks available (age-restricted).
Three distinct camps: Lelapa (all ages), Kopano (16+), Dithaba (16+ or on exclusive use for families).
Twenty luxury suites, each with private plunge pool; thoughtful touches for families at Lelapa.
Hands-on hospitality, excellent cuisine, and spa treatments between activities.

Location & Setting

Positioned where the Kalahari sands merge with classic Lowveld bushveld, the lodge overlooks sweeping savannas, acacia-dotted plains, and distant inselbergs in the 75,000-hectare Madikwe Game Reserve. This private, unfenced conservation area on the Botswana border offers predator-rich sightings without public day visitors. Access is via a roughly 4.5-hour drive from Johannesburg or convenient scheduled charter flights to Madikwe’s private airstrips.

Rooms

The lodge comprises 20 spacious, contemporary African-style suites across Lelapa, Kopano, and Dithaba. Lelapa welcomes families of all ages, while Kopano and Dithaba host guests 16+ (with Dithaba accepting children only on exclusive use). Each suite offers generous indoor-outdoor flow with a private deck and heated plunge pool, en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, deep soaking tub, air-conditioning, personal bar, in-room safe, fireplace, and curated furnishings reflecting the region’s earth-toned palette.

Facilities

Guest areas across the three camps feature elegant lounges, open-air dining spaces, panoramic viewing decks, starlit boma settings, main swimming pools, a spa offering African-inspired wellness treatments, and complimentary Wi-Fi in social areas. Recent enhancements include a dedicated fitness facility in addition to the long-standing “gym-in-a-basket” setup. Service is exceptionally attentive and highly personalized, maintaining the polished intimacy expected of premier private safari lodges.