Madikwe Safari Lodge is located in the central-eastern region of Madikwe Game Reserve, in South Africa’s North West Province, bordering
Botswana. The area surrounding the lodge is well known for its rich biodiversity, and provides some of the best game-viewing opportunities on the reserve.
Madikwe’s wooded-hills give way to flat savannah plains, characterized by deep-red earth and sekelbos thickets extending into the dryer yellow-sanded Kalahari plains as you make your way west into the 75 000-hectare reserve. A beautiful diversity of biomes roamed freely by Africa’s notorious Big Five as well as many other mammal species.
There are 3 lodges and one luxury Villa.
Lelapa Lodge: Lelapa (meaning ‘family’ in Setswana) welcomes guests of all ages, with family-friendly accommodations and specially-planned children’s activities. Each of its 12 luxury Suites has a private lounge, viewing deck, and plunge pool, with the four Family Suites also incorporating a second children’s bedroom, stocked with toys and games. While the lodge, respectful of the natural environment in its construction, epitomises contemporary African design, its atmosphere is luxuriously laid-back.
All Lelapa luxury suites offer stunning views of the Madikwe Game Reserve that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your suite’s private deck, which includes an outdoor shower and plunge pool.
Kopano Lodge: The modern lodge, influenced by an African design aesthetic, comprises just four luxury Suites and reminds one of a traditional homestead. Kopano (meaning ‘small gathering’ in Setswana) can be booked out on an exclusive basis and is well-suited to a get-together of friends or family. Each Suite’s private lounge, viewing deck, and plunge pool provide personal space and are ideal vantages from where to spot the wildlife coming by.
Dithaba Lodge: Dithaba (meaning ‘mountain’ in Setswana) has just four luxury Suites overlooking the expansive reserve. Each is a couple or solo traveller’s retreat; or together, an exclusive home base for a friend or family group while on safari. The lodge’s construction, incorporating natural design elements, is uncomplicated, and each Suite – with its own lounge, plunge pool, and viewing deck – provides space to unwind and watch the animals out on the plains
Elela Villa: This exquisite three-bedroom sanctuary offers an experience akin to the gentle and persistent flow of a river. Designed to echo the fluidity and grace of water, Elela Villa marries rich heritage with unparalleled luxury. Here, in the heart of the African wilderness, guests are enveloped in an ambiance that subtly blends grandeur with intimacy, reflecting the serene flow of nature itself.
The villa redefines exclusivity in a safari lodge setting. Each element within Elela Villa has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure a harmonious balance, offering guests an intimate connection with both the luxury of the lodge and the untamed beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Specialised activities included in your stay:
Bush walks
Stargazing
Wildlife lectures
Bush breakfasts/dinners
Picnic lunches lodge setting. Each element within Elela Villa has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure a harmonious balance, offering guests an intimate connection with both the luxury of the lodge and the untamed beauty of the surrounding landscape.Perfect for families, small groups, or couples desiring privacy and opulence in a breathtaking natural setting.