Safari Lodge

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.

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.

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 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.

The Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve is heralded as the boutique reserve in South Africa, this 76,500 hectares of malaria-free bushveld is easily accessed by daily flight or road charter [three and a half hours from Johannesburg]. The Royal Madikwe is an intimate luxury safari lodge run by a close-knit, experienced team with a dynamic workplace culture based on participation and democratic decision-making. Through an uncompromising dedication to service excellence, The Royal Madikwe offers nothing short of luxurious accommodation, sincere hospitality and spectacular wildlife encounters.

Mateya Safari Lodge

Mateya is designed for the discerning traveler, offering a graceful fusion of relaxed comfort in a beautiful setting. The lodge caters for a maximum of ten guests. As such, you are assured exclusivity, privacy and the very highest standards of personal care and attention.
Nestled in the rocky outcrop of the Gabbro hills, the lodge, comprising dining, lounge, and relaxation areas, provides an uninterrupted view of the reserve. Each suite boasts a private, rim-flow pool deck and natural window sala overlooking the waterhole and plains.
The scene is breathtakingly beautiful, the game is plentiful, and the comfort is unsurpassed.

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.

Camp Ndlovu

Camp Ndlovu is situated in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, a 35 000 hectare stretch of exceptionally beautiful scenery amid river ravines and mountains in the Waterberg district of Limpopo province. The Game Reserve is malaria free and home to Africa’s world famous Big 5. Huge four poster beds dominate the main bedrooms of the suites, flowing into sizable bathrooms with separate bath, indoor and outdoor showers, and private lounges overlooking the plunge pools and open plan outdoor private lounges.

Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway

Situated in the Malaria free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve in the Waterberg Mountains. A tribute to the unique splendour of the African Wilderness, combining modern African living, simplicity and an abundance of flavour with a unique wildlife experience. Luxury suites overlooking the flowing Sterkstroom River, each one perched on the edge of the cliff, with a private deck and plunge pool, the ideal opportunity to view game from the privacy of their suites. Indoor and outdoor showers and bathrooms with breath-taking views, complement the seclusion of these spectacularly positioned suites.

Ekuthuleni Lodge

Situated in the heart of the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve in South Africa, Ekuthuleni Lodge invites you to savour true African luxury. Ekuthuleni Lodge, meaning ‘place of peace’, has sweeping views of the savannah plains, and is home to the Big Five and many other species of game. Each of the five suites offer intimacy and privacy, with magnificent views of the grasslands, giving a whole new meaning to nature on your doorstep. The romantic bathrooms open onto a private courtyard and have both indoor and outdoor showers.

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