Family hotels and homes in Madikwe Game Reserve

everyone is so friendly and knowledgable. The food is fantastic and the location/property are amazing.

It is a safari paradise in an exceptional location with 5 star services.

The reserve was stunning and the lodge offered fantastic views overlooking a watering hole. Our accommodation was fabulous—comfortable and stocked with everything you could possibly need. So peaceful and serene-the perfect place to relax. The game drives were brilliant; we were incredibly fortunate to spot the Big Five on our very first afternoon. The food was delicious. All we had to do was show up and enjoy the drives, the meals, and the beauty of the surroundings. Unforgettable experience.

Very low key and amazing watering hole on sight to see animals

Superb place, service, food, staff

What a place! I could honestly go on forever about how amazing Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is! We were return travelers and had another truly incredible stay. From stunningly beautiful rooms, wonderful and very friendly staff, absolutely amazing wildlife and delicious food- nothing is short of perfect. We just wish we stayed longer! We will definitely be back!

We took a small plane to Madikwe, arranged by Rhulani. We got picked up by our fieldguide, Dean, and brought to our lodge. The drive to our lodge was already a great experience, Dean has extensive knowledge about all the things we saw; from animals - the big ones and the smallest ones - to the plants, minerals and history. All staff was waiting for us to arrive and gave us the warmest welcome we have ever had anywhere. The lodge itself is beautiful, very luxurious and exclusive. Everyday started with small bites, and drinks. The gamedrives, two everyday, were an amazing experience. Dean told us many great stories about interaction between animals, the history of the land and many additional stories about all things in nature. We were very lucky to have him as a guide, not only because of his knowledge but also because he is a very kind, passionate and funny guy. During the gamedrives we made a stop for sundowners or coffee just after sunrise, a very nice additional experience as we got to hear even more stories and have every single question we had answered thoroughly. In the lodge we got taken care of very well, from fantastic food from the lands (different types of game), to luxurious drinks and cocktails. Between the gamedrives you get spoiled with the best food and drinks we could wish for, from lunch to small bites. There is a hide out where animals have access to a watersource, from elephants, giraffes to antilopes. You get to see them in close up from a safe place. The rooms are fantastic and have everything and more you would expect in such a beautiful place. Our room even had a small pool, with a view on the bush where all kinds of animals pass through on their way to the water source. The staff is amazing, from the manager Tom, the owner who was there between the other guests as well, to every single staff member we encountered; very kind, helpful and fun to talk to.

Great breakfasts. In fact all the food was excellent ! Accommodation was excellent, spacious, spotless, way better than anticipated. We need to win the lotto so we can stay for 3 weeks next time.