Overview & Rates

Location	Madikwe Game Reserve
Malaria area	No
Big 5 game reserve	Yes
Getting there	4 hours by road from Johannesburg 1 hour by Air Charter from Johannesburg International Airport
Total number of rooms	16
Type of accommodation	6 luxury family thatched chalets 3 luxury double thatched chalets 6 luxury twin thatched chalets 1 luxury thatched suite
Children under 12 years accepted?	Yes

Validity	Special rate for advance booking
06 February - 30 April 2012	R 2,400.00
01 May - 31 August 2012	R 1,920.00
NORMAL SELLING RATE - R 3,320.00 RECEIVE A 51% DISCOUNT
**SPECIAL OFFERS**
Easter special – valid 06 - 09 April 2012 Min stay 3 nights - R 2,470.00 If booked within 14 days of travel Min / max stay 3 nights! Valid until 30 April 2012 - R 1,600.00 Valid 01 May - 31 August 2012 - R 1,280.00 If booked within 14 days of travel Valid until 20 April 2012 - R 1,999.00 ** IMPORTANT – BLOCK OUT DATES Please note, the following block out dates are applicable to all rates shown on this grid. Please request an applicable rate from our BushBreaks consultant – 0861 00 44 55 06 – 09 April 2012 24 – 31 December 2012
** Surcharges may apply over holiday periods & long weekends

• Three meals per day
• Dawn and dusk game drives in open Land Rovers
• Accommodation & V.A.T.
• Teas and snacks

• There will be a supplement of 30% on the per person sharing rate for single accommodation.

• Children 0 - 5 years will stay free of charge
• Children 6 - 11 years will pay less 50% when sharing with 2 adults
• Max 2 adults & 2 children sharing in Family Rooms only
• Please note children under the age of 6 years will not be permitted on game drives
• Children between the age of 6 & 12 years are permitted on drives at the discretion of the game ranger

• Minimum stay 2 nights
• Gate Fees to be paid directly at the Lodge - R 150.00 per adult per stay & R 60.00 per child, (under 12 years), per stay
• If guests fly into the Madikwe, the Park Entrance fee would be charged directly at the lodge - R 200.00 per visitor per stay

About The Lodge & The Reserve

Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the North West, the Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, and the Marico river to the east. The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant. The birdlife is spectacular and it is also one of the few reserves in South Africa that is malaria-free.

It is within this reserve that one finds Madikwe River Lodge. This luxury lodge offers comfortable accommodation in sixteen secluded split-level thatched chalets set in the cool tranquility of a riverine forest. 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, ceiling fans, 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.

Madikwe River Lodge is a child-friendly establishment, and offers six family rooms, with twin beds and an additional sleeper couch. Cots are available on request.

The main lodge accommodates the Lounge, dining room and conference area. The lodge has a lovely Boma, set on the other side of the river, which is accessed via a swing bridge.

The experienced game rangers generously share their intimate knowledge of the bush as you venture on your many safari rides or game walks. Discover the mystery of the acacia bushveld, enjoy a myriad of birdlife and experience the thrill of observing the majestic "Big Five" in their natural habitat.

About Madikwe Game Reserve

Herman Charles Bosman has woven many a tale about Abjaterskop and the Marico River. It is perhaps he that best describes the vast area where enselsberg rise from the savannahs and an area that is given life from the Marico River. This is the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, 75 000 hectares of unique topography and breathtaking beauty, it is also the home to the big 5, wild dog, cheetah and a large variety of mammal and bird life.

The Madikwe Game Reserve

This 75 000 hectare reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation and ecozones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to inhabit the reserve.

History of the Reserve

The reserve was proclaimed in August 1991, but officially became the estate of the North-West Parks Board on the 31 October 1991. The reserve is one of very few in the world that was proclaimed purely on the grounds of it being the most appropriate sustainable land use for the area in which the reserve lies. Studies done through independent consultants clearly showed that wildlife-based tourism would be the most beneficial option for an area that was in an economic depression. The vision for Madikwe was to have a joint venture run by the North-West Parks Board, private investors and the local communities living in the surrounding area. The reserve has now become a role model for many similar ventures country wide due to the successes achieved within the reserve. Prior to the park being proclaimed, work had already begun on clearing derelict farm buildings, fencing, and a number of alien plant species. The park has a number of old buildings that were spared from demolition and now serve as The Parks Board headquarters. There were other game scout outposts built to house game scouts and other reserve staff. The perimeter was fenced with approximately 150km of electric game fencing, which is electrified to prevent the escape of the larger game species. In the park local business and labour was used to demolish buildings, erect fences and to construct roads, dams and lodges.

 

• Spacious & luxurious suites
• Luxury thatched chalets
• Standard rooms and suites have en-suite bathrooms with showers
• Standard Bedrooms have a private balcony with views overlooking the Groot Marico River
• Suites have separate lounge area leading onto private balcony with views over looking the Groot Marico River
• Ceiling fans in standard rooms and suites
• Outside showers in the suites
• Air conditioning (Heating & Cooling) in the suites
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
• Mini Bars
• Lounge & dining area at main lodge
• Swimming pool at main lodge
• Boma
• Small conference area

Map & Directions

Madikwe River Lodge - Madikwe Game Reserve - North West Province

By Road

This route takes approximately 3 1/2 hours, however the last 75km is on a gravel road. Should you take this route, please drive carefully on the gravel road. The quickest route is to enter through the Derdepoort gate. The lodge is situated 7km from this gate.

The other option is to simply travel from JHB to Zeerust on the N4 west, and from Zeerust take the road heading North to the Madikwe Game Reserve/Gabarone. The reserve is situated about 80km north of Zeerust. When entering the reserve, you will enter through the Abjaterskop gate. The lodge is about 40km further inside the reserve. The road all the way to the gate of the reserve is tarred making it a better road to travel, but it will take about 4 1/2 hours from JHB to the lodge.