Safari Lodge

Madikwe Safari Lodge

Everything about the 76 000ha Madikwe Game Reserve is vast – its scenery, its wildlife, its skies… The rich and undulating landscape is punctuated by enormous volcanic intrusions (inselbergs) and this unique topography reveals an astonishing array of wildlife – including all of the Big Five.
Madikwe Safari Lodge’s three exclusive retreats – Lelapa, Kopano, Dithaba – are located to appreciate the vastness and diversity of the surrounding landscape and wildlife. With unfenced proximity to this wilderness, you’ll experience a thoroughly authentic connection with the wild.

Impodimo Game Lodge

Impodimo Game Lodge is set on a rocky ridge overlooking the vistas within the magnificent malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve of the North West Province of South Africa.
Madikwe Game Reserve covers an area of 75000 hectares of unique topography and breathtaking beauty bordering Botswana. It is home to the Big 5, the beautiful Painted Wolf (African Wild Dogs), Cheetah, Brown and Spotted Hyena a variety of large mammals and bird life.
Carved from the hillside, eight glass fronted luxury chalets and one Deluxe Suite line a natural spring, each enjoying striking views of the African Bush.
Children are welcome at Impodimo and they love to go out of their way to ensure that kids and parents both have an unforgettable safari experience. Kids may participate in the kiddies program, where the children are entertained and occupied with fun and educational activities.

Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness

Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness offers something for everyone. Perfect seclusion and romance for honeymooners, suites ideal for families, and activities for every kind of animal and nature lover make this safari experience one to remember. There are seven suites in total – meaning the camp is small even when full – and all come with their own sparkling plunge pool and expansive balcony. The interiors of the rooms are comfortable and modern, with traditional safari furniture and decor. Spend your days exploring Lapalala Reserve and its conserved beauty on game drives and bush walks, enjoy dining in the heart of nature, and sleeping out underneath the stars. Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness operates completely off the grid, so you can enjoy the wilds safe in the knowledge you are making as little impact as possible.

Safari Plains

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range in the Limpopo Province. The exquisite beauty of its wide-open savannahs, rich wildlife heritage and spectacular vistas is an idyllic melting pot for a majestic wilderness destination. Close to Gauteng, only a couple of hours drive from the city, the extravagant haven that is Safari Plains will draw everyone who has experienced it to always return. Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, with a magnificent high–ceiling dining room, elegant lounge, impressive bar, and relaxing spa.

Tuningi Safari Lodge

Located in the Madikwe Game Reserve is Tuningi Safari Lodge, surrounded by pristine and untouched wilderness. With a capacity of only 16 guests when full, the lodge has a private and exclusive feel. The suites are luxurious and comfortable with feature fireplaces for the chillier evenings and deep bathtubs for relaxing soaks. Private deckings offer the perfect space to unwind after a long day, gazing over the sweeping grasslands. There are two family suites which can accommodate up to four people and are perfect for families with young children. Days can be spent exploring the reserve on game drives and guided walks, or relaxing at the lodge with a massage or quick dip in the glistening swimming pool. Dinners are served under the shade of a fig tree surrounded by warm glowing lanterns and overlooking an active watering hole.

Madikwe River Lodge

The luxurious Madikwe River Lodge is settled on the banks of Groot Marico River inside the diverse Madikwe Game Reserve, located in the North West bordering Botswana, surrounded by 75 000ha of breathtaking scenery and endless malaria-free African sand-veld, acacia savannah, river-forests and wildlife. Madikwe’s convenient location – only four and a half hours from Gauteng and a mere 45min by aircraft – has ensured its popularity as being easily accessible with excellent service delivery and superb facilities in spectacular bush settings.
Sixteen comfortable and secluded split-level thatched chalets surround the main lodge, each individually decorated to create a rich African feel, with en-suite bathroom and outside shower, full range of guest amenities, separate lounge and private wooden decks overlooking the tranquil forest and river.
An outdoor Boma is located on a central island in the river, accessed by a wooden bridge, with early morning breakfasts served under Acacia trees and fine-dining cuisine under sparkling and smiling stars. Madikwe River Lodge is the ideal venue to host intimate wedding ceremonies amid natural elements in an African ambiance, and very popular for conferencing and incentive group packages with team building activities such as bush dinners, big five spotting, treasure hunts, bird watching programmes, group game drives, game walks, star gazing and swimming.

Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Madikwe Hills Private Game Reserve has a prime location within the Madikwe Game Reserve and offers guests an elegant stay in the heart of the South African wilderness. Luxury suites are spacious and bright and all come complete with their own plunge pools with sweeping views of the endless horizons. A private villa is available for families who wish to experience a truly exclusive safari. Guests can spend their days exploring the reserve on an early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for a rejuvenating massage and refreshing dip in the sparkling pool before heading back out to experience the bush as the sun sets. Dinner can be enjoyed in the traditional dining room or outside by the pool and crackling fire pit underneath the wide starry sky.

Marataba Mountain Lodge

A 21 000ha piece of unspoilt Africa within Marakele National Park (Setswana for ‘place of sanctuary’) with spectacular landscapes and iconic wildlife, this place holds its own among South Africa’s greatest reserves.
Within this vast wilderness, Marataba Mountain Lodge is one of just two lodges feeling like a privileged perch from which to take it all in. For a private African safari, you truly don’t get better than this.

Marataba Safari Lodge

A 21 000ha piece of unspoilt Africa within Marakele National Park (Setswana for ‘place of sanctuary’) with spectacular landscapes and iconic wildlife, this place holds its own among South Africa’s greatest reserves.
Within this vast wilderness, Marataba Safari Lodge is one of just two luxury lodges offering small group, exclusive safaris. For a one-on-one, private African safari, you truly don’t get better than this.

Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge

Private and exclusive, Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge offers guests a unique and quiet stay in the very heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve. 8 luxuriously appointed suites allow guests to immerse themselves in their surroundings while lounging on their cosy bed or unwinding in their comfortable lounge area. All suites come with their own private decking where guests can gaze over the endless horizons of the reserve and the sparkling Marico River in the near distance.
Guests can spend their day exploring the reserve on an exciting game drive or immersive guided walk before returning to the lodge for a dip in the infinity pool, followed by a delectable dinner which can be enjoyed around the boma, underneath the wide starry sky. Enjoy sipping on a glass of fine South African wine while surrounded by the sights, smells, and sounds of the wild South African bush.

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