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Madikwe Game Reserve, North-West, South Africa

Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Wildlife Lodge

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.8
 

Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge, perched on a hill in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, offers an enchanting luxury safari across 75,000 hectares. Renowned for Big Five and rare wild dog sightings, it borders Botswana with captivating wilderness.

The ten secluded glass-fronted suites, each spanning 150 square metres, feature private decks with plunge pools, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, fireplaces, mosquito nets, fully stocked minibars, and romantic en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, offering uninterrupted savannah views. Little Madikwe, a family-friendly camp, includes a 390-square-metre two-bedroom suite, with two additional luxury suites available to form a private retreat for up to eight guests, complete with a private pool, verandah, dining room, kitchen, personal chef, butler, and dedicated game drive vehicle.

All-inclusive dining features full English and continental breakfasts and lunches on the main deck, with dinners served under starlit skies in the traditional boma or with fine silver service in the elegant dining room, paired with local wines. The lodge's wellness spa, inspired by African healing traditions, offers signature treatments using indigenous botanical ingredients, complemented by a fully equipped gym with treadmills, weights, and aerobic mats. A library, curio shop stocked with local crafts, and a terraced viewing deck overlooking a vibrant waterhole enhance the experience.

Twice-daily three-hour game drives in state-of-the-art vehicles, guided by expert rangers and trackers, deliver thrilling encounters with 86 mammal species, including cheetah, lion, and 420 bird varieties, alongside bush walks and wildlife photography. Located 265 km from Lanseria International Airport, Madikwe Hills blends unparalleled luxury with the majestic beauty of South Africa's diverse wilderness.

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All Inclusive

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General Facilities

Activities

  • Game Drives

Wellness

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Spa And Wellness Centre
  • Fitness Centre

General

  • Private Check-in/Check-out
  • Concierge Service
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying

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5 rating
March 2026

The best experience on many levels. The safari was superb, our guide couldn’t do enough for us and we spent a lot of time looking for the cheetahs, lions etc. The food was to high need restaurant...

5 rating
February 2026

Madikwe Hills was a trip of a lifetime. I have been on a few safari's, but this place beats them all. You feel like you are living with the animals when you are in your room, they are that close...

5 rating
January 2026

Madikwe Hills Located in amongst the Hills in the Madikwe reserve, this is a magical location. We traveled to here in January with other family members including two young teens. We were...

5 rating
January 2026

Wow, just wow! Definitely up there with the best lodges we’ve stayed at, so much so we extended our stay by a night. Everything was to a high standard, accommodation, food, facilities….. However...

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Feb
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Mar
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