Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

At Madikwe Hills we enhance your game viewing experience by only having 6 guests per game vehicle 

One room per row for double or triple occupied rooms. 

Single occupied rooms might share a row with one other person

For guests making use of the child sharing policy, the child will be included in the adults row in the vehicle.
*One child (10 -16 years) sharing a suite with 2 x paying adults pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.

Please Note: No single supplement for the first single suite confirmed in any one reservation.

Second single suite or more pay a 50% supplement on the per person sharing rate

Little Madikwe Hills Private Camp

• Little Madikwe Hills consists of a private 2-bedroomed villa and two optional additional suites which form a completely private camp.
• Little Madikwe Hills can therefore accommodate a maximum of 8-9 guests.
• (Rates for the additional suites are the same as the MADIKWE HILLS - MAIN CAMP rates).
• The villa is ideal for families with children under the age of 10 years, as the Main Camp is not geared for younger children.

Tariffs are Quoted

• Inclusive of 15% VAT. In South African Rand. Subject to availability.

Tariff Charges

• All tariffs quoted are subject to change, without prior notice, however rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be honoured.

Tariffs Include

• Luxury accommodation.
• Two game drives per day.
• Three meals daily.
• Tea / Coffee.
• A wide selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits. High tea canapes and snacks.
• Selection of Fruit Juices.
• Laundry service.
• Load transfers from the Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge.

Tariffs Exclude

• Curio shop purchases.
• Cellar wines and premium spirits.
• Telephone calls.
• Spa treatments.
• Lodge transfers.
• Airport Tax.
• Park Entry Fees – Road and Air 
• Conservation Fee

Additional inclusions for the Little Madikwe Hills Lodge:

Additional Suite Inclusions

• Private Game Drive Vehicle with Field Guide and Tracker
• Villa Attendant and Personal Chef
• All meals served in the Suite
• Satellite TV, DVD movies
• Children’s games and books

Deposit Policy

• For all bookings made within 45 days of travel
• Full payment is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
• For all bookings made more than 45 days of travel
• A 50% deposit is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Child Policy

• At Main Camp children over 10 will be accepted (one child may share a suite with 2 full paying adults) and pay 50% of the adult sharing rate. Adults and the child will share a row on the game drive vehicle.
• Little Madikwe - Our Family Suite can accommodate children of any age.
• Babysitters are available.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing

• 45–30 days – 50% of full amount
• 30–15 days – 75% of full amount
• 14 days or less – 100% of full amount
• A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.

Arrival | Departure 

• Guests may arrive any time from 14:00 am, and rooms are to be vacated by 11:00am.

Additional Activities

• Archery (Chargeable) R200
• Fishing (Chargeable) R1 050

Gates open at 06h00 and closes at 21h00.

Please be advised that guests driving to the lodge who arrive after sunset will not be allowed to self drive in the reserve. The lodge will send a representative to escort guests to the lodge at an additional cost.
Levies are inclusive of VAT and subject to change without prior notice. They will be charged by the respective lodge to the guest's overall bill and paid at check-out.

Seducing the palate under the Star-Studded Skies

Dining
Dining at Madikwe Hills is an experience on its own. From the varied delicious cuisine to the unique dining options, you will not be disappointed and will always look forward to the next delicious delight.

Our chef passionately creates a variety of wholesome dishes, blending the finest African ingredients with local and international flavours. They accommodate specialist dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian, plant-based diets), tailoring delicious meals to individual needs. A culinary marvel, our chef combines freshness with flavour, turning simple ingredients into visually appealing cuisine. Passion is the secret ingredient in perfecting the ultimate safari dining experience.

Dining Areas
Unique Spaces to Indulge

Breakfast, lunch and often dinner are served on the main deck, which overlooks an active waterhole, making for an exciting dining experience. Shady umbrellas are put up during the day, allowing you to escape the heat of the day while sampling the delicious meals our chef puts together.

Dinners in our dining room are a silver-service experience of memorable proportions. Beautiful Teak tables in the dining room await guests to serve up meals of the highest standard. With beautiful artwork on the walls and cutlery and crockery fit for a king, the dining room is the perfect place to spend an evening.

Main Deck
Breakfast, lunch and often dinner are served on the main deck, which overlooks an active waterhole, making for an exciting dining experience. Shady umbrellas are put up during the day, allowing you to escape the heat of the day while sampling the delicious meals our chef puts together.

Dining Room
Dinners in our dining room are a silver-service experience of memorable proportions. Beautiful Teak tables in the dining room await guests to serve up meals of the highest standard. With beautiful artwork on the walls and cutlery and crockery fit for a king, the dining room is the perfect place to spend an evening.

Bar
Our bar is set in the central open areas, where giant twisted trunks of leadwood trees hold up the vaulted ceiling and the décor aims to bring the outdoors inside. The bar entices guests to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and fireside chat with your friendly game rangers and managers.

Boma Dinners
A traditional and elegant buffet safari dining experience with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Ask your ranger to explain the signs in the beautiful start-strewn sky or enjoy the mesmerizing, hypnotic effect of the boma flames dancing in the fire.

Private Dining
The perfect end to the ultimate safari experience! A private dinner on the deck of your suite is offered to couples wanting to spend time together in privacy. The ultimate in romance, private dinners at Madikwe Hills will seduce the senses and soothe the soul.

It's All About You

We cater for allergies and preferences – no need for you to miss out on tasty, mouth watering food just because of allergies. We have Kosher cutlery and crockery, pots and pans and cooking utensils. Kosher foods can be arranged on request.

An Exceptional Safari Experience

Activities
Madikwe Hills offers an array of safari activities, from twice-daily game drives and bush walks to wildlife photography.

Traversing over 75,000 hectares, Madikwe Game Reserve is where the plains still team with game and the acacia savannah symbolizes a paragon of beauty. Madikwe Hills is in the middle of the reserve, giving you a huge advantage on game drives.

The malaria-free reserve is home not only to the ‘Big 5’ of Africa, but also to a wealth of other fascinating creatures, including the rare Wild Dog, cheetah and hyena. Our team at Madikwe Hills looks forward to showing you Africa’s wonderful wildlife and to fulfilling your every wish.

Game Drives
Explore the wonders of the African bush in state-of-the-art open game vehicles with bucket seats ensuring your optimum safety and comfort. Knowledgeable and professional field guides conduct early morning and late afternoon, or evening game drives in search of Africa’s big game and smaller wildlife.

Bush Walks
After breakfast, should you be feeling energetic, you may choose to experience an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the African bush on foot with a gentle bush walk. This experience provides exceptional close encounters with the smaller inhabitants of this wilderness. Due to the heat in summer, winter is the best time for walking safaris.

* The code of conduct issued by the North West Parks Board requires all guests over 60 years of age, who wish to participate in a bush walk, need to furnish a medical certificate from their medical practitioner that states that the guest is medically fit to hike in a Big 5 area.

Wildlife Photography
Those with a passion for wildlife photography will be able to get various tips from their ranger on taking the perfect safari picture, while on their game drive. Our rangers are avid fans of photography; they will be happy to assist in any way they can.

Daily Schedules
Activities for Every Season

The daily itinerary at Madikwe Hills shifts slightly according to the season, both to accommodate our guests’ comfort and to adjust to the changing times of sunrise and sunset. Take a look at the different schedules for summer, autumn, winter and spring. It should be noted that the indicated times are just a guideline and may vary according to weather and seasonal changes.

ADDRESS: Madikwe Hills Game Reserve North West Province, South Africa
GPS CO-ORDINATES: DO NOT follow your GPS after Zeerust. It will take you on the wrong roads.
SELF DRIVE: ±4.5 hours from Johannesburg & Pretoria.
(3.5 hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria to gate and 1 hour in the park as Madikwe Hills is situated in the middle of the reserve.)

VIA ZEERUST / ABJATERSKOP GATE
• From OR Tambo international get on the R21 towards Pretoria up to the Exit to the N1 Polokwane (about 37km).
• Get onto the N1 towards Polokwane and continue up to the N4 Rustenburg slipway (about 22km). Take the slipway onto the N4 towards Rustenburg (this is just after the Zambezi drive offramp). At Rustenburg continue on the N4 through Swartruggens towards Zeerust. Please Note: The N4 is a toll
road with four toll gates to Zeerust. Three before Rustenburg and one just after Swartruggens.
• In Zeerust make a RIGHT TURN at the ABSA bank in Main Street, towards Gaborone/Madikwe. Refuel here as there is no fuel in the Madikwe Reserve.
• After approximately 83km you will see the Abjaterskop Entrance into the Reserve on your RIGHT.
• Once you enter the Park there is about 32km of dirt road to the Lodge. Keep to the speed limit of 40km/h and watch out for the ditches on the tar  sections, you will damage your car if you speed!!
• Once through the gate, continue straight for 10.8km (the road will become tarred after a few km’s) until you find a T-Junction. TURN LEFT (There will be a sign stating Derdepoort, left)
• After 2km TURN RIGHT at the sign saying Park Admin (if the road became dirt again you went too far)
• Drive for 1km, past the entrance to Park Admin and TURN LEFT at the sign saying Derdepoort, Left
• After 540m, you’ll find a T-junction – TURN RIGHT onto Derdepoort Main Road towards Derdepoort Gate.
• Carry on straight on this road for 10.1km until you find a 4 way crossing. (you will see the following during the 10.1kms:)
 > After about 500m the tar will end
 > After about 2.5km you will pass Mosetlha’s entrance to your left
 > After about 1.5km you will go down a steep hill (once again tarred, in between two mountains – watch out for Klipspringers, small antelope)
 > 3km later there will be a big Palm Tree on your left
 > 2.7km later you will reach the 4 way crossing
• The road will split immediately after the 4 way crossing. Keep to the RIGHT.
• After 1.4km the road will join again and 1.2km after the join you need to TURN LEFT – there is a sign saying “Etali, Ukutula and Madikwe Hills”
• After 2.5km the road splits – KEEP LEFT
• Drive for 1.9km, passing Ukuthula entrance and Etali Entrance and TURN LEFT in front of the “Madikwe Hills” sign (brass letters on a wooden log)

ADDRESS: Madikwe Hills Game Reserve North West Province, South Africa
GPS CO-ORDINATES: DO NOT follow your GPS after Sun City. It will take you on the wrong roads.
SELF DRIVE: ±4.5 hours from Johannesburg & Pretoria.
(3.5 hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria to gate and 1 hour in the park as Madikwe Hills is situated in the middle of the reserve.)

VIA SUN CITY / MOLATEDI GATE
The gravel road on this route makes it a little bumpy but not impassable in a sedan vehicle and it is shorter than the route through Zeerust. It is advisable to fill up with fuel at the Sun Village, just after the Sun City entrance on the right, since there is no fuel available inside the reserve. Take the shortest route
to Sun City, otherwise follow directions below:
• From the OR Tambo International Airport, get onto the R21 towards Pretoria up to the Exit to the N1 Polokwane.
• Get onto the N1 towards Polokwane and continue up to the N4 Rustenburg slipway about 22km). Take the slipway onto the N4 towards Rustenburg (just after the Zambezi drive offramp).
• Continue in the direction of Rustenburg – take exit #225 which is the R556 Sun City/Majakaneng. (About 64km)
• Turn right at the off ramp and continue straight to Sun City (approx 73km to Sun City from this off ramp). After passing Sun City on the right, continue straight (approximately 5km) until you reach a four-way junction. TURN RIGHT to DERDEPOORT.
• Continue for 39.8km. Turn left at the sign saying KAYAKULU
• After 12.6km the road will split – Keep RIGHT.
• After 12.4km you will reach a T-Junction. Turn RIGHT
• After 21km, turn LEFT. The tar road will end and turn into a dirt road.
• Continue straight along this road for about 21km of gravel, (do not take the next Derdepoort turning to the right, continue straight), passing through the Molatedi Village over the Marico River and straight to the MOLATEDI GATE entrance into the Park.
• Once through the gate, keep to the speed limit of 40km/h and watch out for the ditches on the tar sections, you will damage your car if you speed!!
• Carry on straight for about 11.9km until you find a sign post on your left, shortly after the road became tar – TURN RIGHT towards Derdepoort gate. After 540m, you’ll find a T-junction – TURN RIGHT onto Derdepoort Main Road towards Derdepoort Gate.
• Carry on straight on this road for 10.1km until you find a 4 way crossing. (you will see the following during the 10.1kms:)
> After about 500m the tar will end.
 > After +- 2.5km you will pass Mosetlha’s entrance to your left.
 > After about 1.5km you will go down a steep hill (once again tarred, in between two mountains – watch out for Klipspringers, small antelope).
 > 3km later there will be a big Palm Tree on your left.
 > 2.7km later you will reach the 4 way crossing.
• The road will split immediately after the 4 way crossing. Keep to the RIGHT.
• After 1.4km the road will join again and 1.2km after the join you need to TURN LEFT – there is a sign saying “Etali, Ukutula and Madikwe Hills”.
• After 2.5km the road splits – KEEP LEFT
• Drive for 1.9km, passing Ukuthula entrance and Etali Entrance and TURN LEFT in front of the “Madikwe Hills” sign (brass letters on a wooden log).

A CELEBRATION OF SAFARI STYLE IN THE HEART OF THE MADIKWE HILLS...

Find yourself enchanted by a world of intrigue and majestic beauty.

Along with a warm and friendly atmosphere, Madikwe Hills offers the highest standard of service, ensuring that each guests’ needs are satisfied during their luxury South African safari stay.
The central area is an important part of everyday life at the Lodge. From the threshold of majestic, age-old East African doors, you immediately feel the cool breeze emanating throughout our central area. Each table in our lounge is stocked with beautiful books, waiting to be read and explored.
The bar entices guests to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and fireside chat with your friendly game rangers and managers, while the main deck overlooking the waterhole is the perfect place to while away the day under a cool umbrella.
Our main swimming pool offers cool respite from the harsh African sun, and is a great way to relax with a cocktail in the afternoon. Dinners in our dining room are a silver-service experience of memorable proportions.

Beautiful Teak tables in the dining room await guests to serve up meals of the highest standard. With beautiful artwork on the walls and cutlery and crockery fit for a king, the dining room is the perfect place to spend an evening. Fine cuisine is accompanied by superb South African wines, which can be found in our extensive wine cellar next to the dining room. The cellar is a treat for the avid wine connoisseur as well as the learning amateur, and our staff will assist you by suggesting the perfect wine in accordance with the menu of that evening.

An intimate, circular room at the Main Lodge has a television with a satellite decoder for anyone who has to watch an important sports game or news. There are also a few books for those who wish to read a bit on the deck of their suites. For those wanting to keep in touch with family members back home, complimentary Wi-Fi is available in your suite, reception and the Main Lodge.

During the day, guests are welcome to wander up to the reception area to browse through our well-stocked curio shop, where you can select gifts and African memorabilia for your friends and family back home. The shop is stocked with an assortment of beautiful safari gear. Our winter gear and fleece scarves, hats and gloves are perfect for keeping the chills at bay on your evening game drives. More than half of the items in the curio shop come from Community Projects, helping and benefiting the communities who make these beautiful pieces of art.

FACILITIES

• Open air veranda,
• lounge,
• bar and dining room,
• boma,
• a library,
• fully-equipped gym,
• massage sala,
• well stocked curio shop,
• fully stocked wine cellar,
• open vehicle game drives,
• fishing and archery.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.

CURIO SHOP

Well stocked with books, clothing, safari gear, handmade knives, shoes, bags, jewellery, postcards and local arts & crafts. More than half of the items in the curio shop comes from Community Projects, helping and benefiting the communities who make these beautiful pieces of art.

Little Madikwe Hills Facilities

Here You have the Luxury of Setting the Pace of Your Safari...

The ultimate in luxury and privacy, Little Madikwe Hills boasts an opulent self-contained 2-bedroom Private Villa (±390m²) accommodating 4 to 5 guests, with its own game drive vehicle and game ranger, as well as a personal butler to take care of your every need! A diverse wine selection, gourmet kitchen and lounge complete the picture.
By reserving suites 9 and 10, Little Madikwe forms a completely private camp accommodating up to 8 guests, ideal for families and small group safaris.
This Private Villa also boasts a large swimming pool and offers extended amenities to groups of guests wanting to truly get away from it all on a wildlife safari in Africa.
A personal luxury is being able to set your own meal and safari game drive times, making this the ideal, exclusive family escape in Africa.
Your sumptuous gourmet experiences are enjoyed in Little Madikwe’s beautifully decorated and enchanting dining room, and prepared in the state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen by your personal chef. You can even pick up a few culinary tips whilst you watch your meal being prepared!
A butler is on hand to respond to the group’s every need. A dedicated game ranger and game viewing vehicle means that Little Madikwe Hills’ guests can enjoy private game drives at their leisure, for as long or as short as they wish.
Parents need not worry about their young ones disturbing the peace for other guests, as Little Madikwe Hills’ reception room is also equipped with a satellite TV and DVD collection.
Nowhere else in South Africa can groups be accommodated in such privacy and luxury, whilst being able to experience the Big 5 in South Africa, with Wild Dog viewing at their leisure – creating a truly unforgettable experience that far exceeds expectations.
Open-air decks, plunge pools, luxurious décor, outdoor showers, fireplaces, air-conditioning, and concertina glass doors that open the room up entirely; are all standard in each suite at Little Madikwe Hills.

• Exclusive Private Camp accommodating 2-8 guests
• Opulent self contained 2 Bedroomed Villa (±390m²)
• Additional 2 Luxury Suites (±150m²)
• Children of all Ages Welcome
• Private Deck & Swimming Pool
• Air-conditioning, Fans & Fireplaces
• Stocked Mini-bar
• Indoor & Outdoor Showers
• Indoor Venetian Bath
• Private Lounge & Dining Room
• Gourmet Kitchen with Personal Chef
• – Set Your Own Meal Time
• Private Game Vehicle with Ranger
• – Set the Pace of Your Safari
• Personal Butler / Child Minder
• Entertainment Centre
• Satellite TV & DVD Collection
• CD’s & Children’s Games
• Small Library
• Wi-Fi

LITTLE MADIKWE PRIVATE CAMP
Here You have the Luxury of Setting the Pace of Your Safari...

The ultimate in luxury and privacy, Little Madikwe Hills boasts an opulent self-contained 2-bedroom Private Villa (±390m²) accommodating 4 to 5 guests, with its own game drive vehicle and game ranger, as well as a personal butler to take care of your every need! A diverse wine selection, gourmet kitchen and lounge complete the picture.

By reserving suites 9 and 10, Little Madikwe forms a completely private camp accommodating up to 8 guests, ideal for families and small group safaris.

This Private Villa also boasts a large swimming pool and offers extended amenities to groups of guests wanting to truly get away from it all on a wildlife safari in Africa.

A personal luxury is being able to set your own meal and safari game drive times, making this the ideal, exclusive family escape in Africa.

Your sumptuous gourmet experiences are enjoyed in Little Madikwe’s beautifully decorated and enchanting dining room, and prepared in the state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen by your personal chef. You can even pick up a few culinary tips whilst you watch your meal being prepared!

A butler is on hand to respond to the group’s every need. A dedicated game ranger and game viewing vehicle means that Little Madikwe Hills’ guests can enjoy private game drives at their leisure, for as long or as short as they wish.

Parents need not worry about their young ones disturbing the peace for other guests, as Little Madikwe Hills’ reception room is also equipped with a satellite TV and DVD collection.

Nowhere else in South Africa can groups be accommodated in such privacy and luxury, whilst being able to experience the Big 5 in South Africa, with Wild Dog viewing at their leisure – creating a truly unforgettable experience that far exceeds expectations.

Open-air decks, plunge pools, luxurious décor, outdoor showers, fireplaces, air-conditioning, and concertina glass doors that open the room up entirely; are all standard in each suite at Little Madikwe Hills.

LITTLE MADIKWE HIGHLIGHTS

• Exclusive Private Camp Accommodating 2-8 Guests
• Opulent Self Contained 2 Bedroomed Villa (±390m²)
• Additional 2 Luxury Suites (±150m²)
• Children of all Ages Welcome
• Private Deck & Swimming Pool
• Air-conditioning, Fans & Fireplaces
• Stocked Mini-bar
• Indoor & Outdoor Showers
• Indoor Venetian Bath
• Private Lounge & Dining Room
• Gourmet Kitchen with Personal Chef – Set Your Own Meal Time
• Private Game Vehicle with Ranger – Set the Pace of Your Safari (Perfect for Photographers)
• Villa Attendant
• Child Minder (Optional Extra)
• Entertainment Centre
• Satellite TV & DVD Collection
• CD’s & Children’s Games
• Small Library
• Wi-Fi

Little Madikwe Hills Private Villa or exclusive Camp, welcomes children of all ages (the Main Lodge does not cater for children under 10 years), making it ideal for families wanting to spend special safaris together. A permanent child minder is on hand for young family bookings, allowing you time to truly indulge in time “me time” as well as family time. A comforting fact for families with young children is that the Madikwe Game Reserve is one of a few game-viewing areas in Southern Africa that is malaria free.
This secluded environment and outstanding service is also an ideal game reserve retreat for corporate groups needing to get away and focus; whether with the objective of stratergizing, or simply spending time relaxing together as a team. There are free internet and presentation facilities and the outstanding, yet discreet, service ensures that corporate teams can stay focused on their work.

Little Madikwe Hills is also available for private and exclusive safari weddings, or small celebrations, catering for parties of up to eight people. For more information, please contact reservations.