Situated in the heart of the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve just four hours drive from Johannesburg, 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.
Thatch and wood dominate Madikwe River Lodge and the split-level lounge and dining area opens onto a wooden viewing deck overlooking the MaricoRiver. Bright and cosy colours invite you inside the lodge and similarly into the charming riverside safari chalets.
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. A reed-enclosed boma for outside dining around an open fire is to be found on its own little island.
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.
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