It is stylishly decorated yet retains much of its original charm and warmth. It’s a family-friendly safari destination in the prestigious Madikwe Game Reserve which is located in a malaria-free region in the north-western corner of South Africa.
Guests enjoy daily game drives in the 75 000-hectare which is home to the Big 5 as well as a strong population of wild dog. A special feature at Madikwe Bush Lodge is a unique underground hide that gets you up close to wildlife sightings at the busy waterhole in front of the lodge. A massive lawn and sparkling swimming pool provide hours of entertainment for the whole family.
Accommodation
Madikwe Bush House ǀ Luxury Accommodation in Madikwe Game Reserve
6 luxury suites, sleeping up to 12 people
Madikwe Bush Lodge is an old farmhouse that has been transformed into a 4-star safari lodge. It’s located in a malaria-free region on a private game reserve in the north-western corner of South Africa. The reserve is home to the Big 5 and a high concentration of antelope and plains games. Numbers of visitors and safari vehicles are restricted so you’re guaranteed an exclusive safari experience.
Madikwe Bush Lodge may be a luxury safari destination but it’ll feel like home after a short while. The staff are warm and welcoming and the facilities are comfortable and homely. Take off your shoes and kick a ball on the large lawn and enjoy a refreshing swim in a fabulous rock pool, or settle into a comfy couch in a cozy corner of the lounge to read a good book.
Children of all ages are welcome at Madikwe Bush House. However, children 6 years and younger are not permitted on the open safari vehicles for daily game drives.
It is stylishly decorated yet retains much of its original charm and warmth. It’s a family-friendly safari destination in the prestigious Madikwe Game Reserve which is located in a malaria-free region in the north-western corner of South Africa.
Guests enjoy daily game drives in the 75 000-hectare which is home to the Big 5 as well as a strong population of wild dog. A special feature at Madikwe Bush Lodge is a unique underground hide that gets you up close to wildlife sightings at the busy waterhole in front of the lodge. A massive lawn and sparkling swimming pool provide hours of entertainment for the whole family.
Accommodation
Madikwe Bush House ǀ Luxury Accommodation in Madikwe Game Reserve
6 luxury suites, sleeping up to 12 people
Madikwe Bush Lodge is an old farmhouse that has been transformed into a 4-star safari lodge. It’s located in a malaria-free region on a private game reserve in the north-western corner of South Africa. The reserve is home to the Big 5 and a high concentration of antelope and plains games. Numbers of visitors and safari vehicles are restricted so you’re guaranteed an exclusive safari experience.
Madikwe Bush Lodge may be a luxury safari destination but it’ll feel like home after a short while. The staff are warm and welcoming and the facilities are comfortable and homely. Take off your shoes and kick a ball on the large lawn and enjoy a refreshing swim in a fabulous rock pool, or settle into a comfy couch in a cozy corner of the lounge to read a good book.
Children of all ages are welcome at Madikwe Bush House. However, children 6 years and younger are not permitted on the open safari vehicles for daily game drives.
Once-off Madikwe Game Reserve entrance fee per person
Daily conservancy fee per person
Guests are picked up early in Johannesburg and driven to Madikwe Game Reserve. It’s approximately 4.5 hours to the game reserve and we arrive at Madikwe Bush House late morning. Settle into your luxury suite; relax and freshen up before it’s time to depart for the late-afternoon game drive. Game drives are in an open safari vehicle with a professional ranger. Return to the lodge after an exciting night drive and enjoy a starlit dinner at the outdoor boma or in lodge dining room.
Overnight at Madikwe Bush House in Madikwe Private Game Reserve.
Includes: Dinner
Get up before dawn and have a hot beverage with fellow guests before embarking on the early morning wildlife expedition. It is the finest time of year to watch predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as other animals, since the temperature is much lower. While you go around the park in the 4x4 vehicle, which offers fantastic opportunities for photography, the ranger will present you with intriguing information on the behaviours of various animals and birds.
On your return to the resort for a full breakfast, continue your safari experience by spending some time in the animal "hide," located next to the Bush House waterhole. Animals of varied sizes, such as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras, are able to be seen drinking, which makes for some breathtaking photographic opportunities. Prepare for more thrilling experiences as you join your ranger for an evening game drive later in the day, after a delicious tea. The high points of the day will be discussed over a supper of traditional bush cuisine.
On your fourth night in Madikwe Game Reserve, after another fantastic meal, you will embark on an afternoon game drive that has a chance of continuing into the night if there are a lot of animals roaming. At the end of the day, you will eat a delicious feast while sitting around a campfire and listening to traditional bush stories.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Relax with a drink on the terrace before catching the morning safari tour in an open vehicle. A leopard or pack of wild dogs are two of Madikwe's most elusive residents, but you could see them on this excursion. Have a coffee break along the route and listen to the early morning sounds of the wilderness. When you return to the lodge for breakfast after a morning in the open, keep an eye out for wild animals. This is also the best time to visit the hide for a last photo op before leaving, when the elephants are drinking. Following breakfast at The Bush House, it's time to check out and begin the drive back to Johannesburg, where you'll either be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Includes: Breakfast
Group tours
MoAfrika Tours and its service providers offer cost effective group tours and transfers ranging from 2 – 12 persons per vehicle, please do inform us if you would prefer a private tour (additional rates may apply).
Collection / Drop off
Collection from any Hotel or Address in Johannesburg between 05:30am – 07:00am.
Drop-off at any hotel or address in Johannesburg from 17h30.
Please note
If you plan to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport on the last day of your travels, we suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19h30 and an international flight that departs no earlier than 21h00.
Guests are picked up early in Johannesburg and driven to Madikwe Game Reserve. It’s approximately 4.5 hours to the game reserve and we arrive at Madikwe Bush House late morning. Settle into your luxury suite; relax and freshen up before it’s time to depart for the late-afternoon game drive. Game drives are in an open safari vehicle with a professional ranger. Return to the lodge after an exciting night drive and enjoy a starlit dinner at the outdoor boma or in lodge dining room.
Overnight at Madikwe Bush House in Madikwe Private Game Reserve.
Includes: Dinner
Get up before dawn and have a hot beverage with fellow guests before embarking on the early morning wildlife expedition. It is the finest time of year to watch predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as other animals, since the temperature is much lower. While you go around the park in the 4×4 vehicle, which offers fantastic opportunities for photography, the ranger will present you with intriguing information on the behaviours of various animals and birds.
On your return to the resort for a full breakfast, continue your safari experience by spending some time in the animal “hide,” located next to the Bush House waterhole. Animals of varied sizes, such as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras, are able to be seen drinking, which makes for some breathtaking photographic opportunities. Prepare for more thrilling experiences as you join your ranger for an evening game drive later in the day, after a delicious tea. The high points of the day will be discussed over a supper of traditional bush cuisine.
On your fourth night in Madikwe Game Reserve, after another fantastic meal, you will embark on an afternoon game drive that has a chance of continuing into the night if there are a lot of animals roaming. At the end of the day, you will eat a delicious feast while sitting around a campfire and listening to traditional bush stories.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Relax with a drink on the terrace before catching the morning safari tour in an open vehicle. A leopard or pack of wild dogs are two of Madikwe’s most elusive residents, but you could see them on this excursion. Have a coffee break along the route and listen to the early morning sounds of the wilderness. When you return to the lodge for breakfast after a morning in the open, keep an eye out for wild animals. This is also the best time to visit the hide for a last photo op before leaving, when the elephants are drinking. Following breakfast at The Bush House, it’s time to check out and begin the drive back to Johannesburg, where you’ll either be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Includes: Breakfast
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