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
Accommodation
ROOM CONFIGURATION
· 16 bedrooms, sleeps 32
· 1 Luxury Suite
· 3 Double Rooms (king size beds)
· 6 Twin Rooms
· 6 Family Rooms (twin beds and additional sleeper couch)
· Cots are available on request
· All rooms are split level, thatched chalets
STANDARD ROOM FEATURES
· En-suite bathrooms with showers
· Bedroom leading onto a private balcony with views overlooking the Groot Marico River
· Range of customised toiletries
SUITE ROOM FEATURES
· Separate lounge area leading onto private balcony with views over looking the Groot Marico River
· En-suite bathroom with shower guest amenities
· Ceiling fan in bedroom
· Outside shower
· Hairdryers
GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS
· Ceiling fans
· Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
· Hairdryers
· Mini Bar
VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
· All rooms overlook the Groot Marico river
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
Check In – 13h00 | Check Out – 10h00
Climate
Summer: Temperatures between 15 min and 40 max.
Winter: Temperatures between 5 and 25 max.
Hot dry summers with thundershowers, cold nights in winter
What to take
October to March - summer clothes, a warm jacket or jersey for the cooler mornings and evenings.
April to September - winter clothes. A very warm insulated jacket for the cold mornings and evenings. Hats, scarf and gloves are recommended.
Comfortable walking shoes or boots are useful for the bush walks. Sandals are useful for walking around the lodge. Shorts and T-shirt needed all year round for the warm midday period.
Swimming costume, sun block, insect repellent, sun hat, sunglasses and lip balm are recommended
Dining
DINING ROOM
· Located at the main camp
· Seats 30 guests
BOMA
· Across the Groot Marico River on a little Island
(Children 8 years and under are not permitted in the boma area for meals, but are required to have their meals in the dining room)
BUSH DINING
· In the Madikwe Game Reserve
PICNIC BASKETS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Morning Game drives leave at approximately 07h00 and return for brunch at about 10h30 (served until 12 noon).
High-Tea is more substantial and is served at 15h00.
Evening Game Drives leave at approximately 15h30 and return at 19h00 for Dinner
Activities
· Game Drives (early morning and late afternoon)
· Guided Bush Walks
Facilities
• 24 Hour reception services
• 24 Hour security
• Babysitting facilities
• Boma Dinners
• Bush Dinners
• Complimentary laundry service
• Curio shop
• Full bar service
• Lodge is surrounded by an electric fence
• Main lodge swimming pool with sun deck Rock Pool
• Private airstrip
• Private viewing decks in each room
• Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club accepted
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