Madikwe River Lodge - South Africa / Botswana Border

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Situated in the heart of the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve Madikwe River Lodge is the perfect venue for both groups and private guests Surrounded by 75 000 hectares of African sand veld this luxury lodge is ideally positioned on the Groot Marico River and is home to the Big Five wild dog cheetah and vast open spaces

Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the north the Dwarsberg Mountains to the south and the Marico river to the east

Accommodation

Madikwe River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in sixteen secluded split-level thatched chalets set in the cool tranquillity of a riverside forest The chalets are tastefully and colourfully furnished with cosy beds ethnic mats art work tiled floors and mosquito netting

Each chalet is individually decorated to create a rich African feel and offer an en-suite bathroom and shower with a full range of guest amenities air-conditioning complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and a private wooden viewing deck overlooking the river Luxury Suite features include a separate lounge area and an outside shower

All rooms overlook the Marico river and are split level thatched chalets All rooms have ceiling fans complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryers

Dining

A reed-enclosed boma for outside dining around an open fire located on a central island accessed by a wooden bridge over the river Your safari experience takes you to the untamed wilderness of the Kalahari Thornveld where dining under African stars and early morning breakfasts under Acacia trees are the norm

A main part of life at Madikwe River Lodge and weather permitting meals are usually served outdoors Dinner is served in the Island Boma or in the lodge dining room lunch is served on the main lodge deck whilst breakfast is served in the dining room or outdoor deck The summer months allow for the added experience of Bush Dinners

Picnic baskets are available upon request

Regrettably children under the age of 8 years are not permitted at all outdoor dining venues however provision is made for children s meals in the main dining room

Activities Facilities

Madikwe Game Reserve is home to plenty of African big game with many Elephant both Black and White Rhino Lion Leopard Buffalo Giraffe and lots of different antelope including South Africa s rugby mascot - Springbok Day and evening game drives and walking safaris through Madikwe allow you to get close to these animals and provide great photo opportunities

For cool nights the lounge and bar has a wonderful log fire and for hot days there is a very inviting swimming pool right outside the terrace of Madikwe River Lodge

Other activities available include a rock pool and a curio shop

Conference facilities are also available with flipcharts stationery screen TV and Video equipment

Children are welcome at Madikwe River Lodge and may come on game drives in a dedicated vehicle for the family They are not allowed in the evening boma For the safety of all children must be 16 years or older to attend game walks

Madikwe is malaria free which makes it a very attractive destination for an African safari vacation You can expect to see the Big Five African animals here plus some other fantastic game including Cheetah Wild Dog Sable antelope Oryx Springbok and Giraffe

The lodge also offers a complimentary laundry service to its guests as well as a babysitting service

At Madikwe River Lodge the African Adventure is both rewarding and relaxing and combines the ruggedness of nature with luxury and comfort

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