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About this property
Located within the Madikwe Game Reserve, Last Word Madikwe features a lush garden, terrace and outdoor pool. The malaria free reserve boasts the Big 5, a variety of wildlife and birds. The lodge’s rooms are decorated in warm and natural colours, they offer air conditioning and a patio with a view. Each room features a private entrance, coffee machine and a safe. At Last Word Madikwe the restaurant offers a variety of dishes and guests can enjoy breakfast in the garden or dinner under the stars. There is also a bar and special diet menus can be arranged upon request. Last Word Madikwe boasts an underground hide, where guests may occasionally see animals drinking from the waterhole which is located in front of the lodge. Other facilities include a gift shop and shared lounge. Free WiFi is available at the lodge and Pilanesberg is 97 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pieter
South Africa
“Warm and cosy. Tastefully decorated. Staff is friendly and helpful. Personal touch.” - Siuzanna
Poland
“Perfect location, a lot of animals - lions, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, cheetah... :) We felt being taken care of at every our step. Damien - is a fantastic game driver. We stayed just one night and it is just one big WOW! We will definitely come back.” - Fiona
United Kingdom
“The room was beautiful. An incredibly comfortable bed, gorgeous bathroom with luxurious bath and huge shower. All the staff were amazing. The food was superb.” - Mark
United Kingdom
“It was stunning,with a fantastic relaxed atmosphere.the three bedroom lodge was off the scale” - Young
South Korea
“Staffs were always ready for everything. Food was really tasty and great. Kind & Friendly. Hotel was luxurious, clean and comfy. We could see many elephants right in front of hotel, too. Outdoor shower is amazing. Lots & lots stars at night.....” - James
New Zealand
“Everything top level. The hide / bunker to view the watering hole was incredible, you could nearly touch the animals” - Lev
Australia
“I would like to thank the entire Last Word team for the unforgettable stay we had there. Everything was beyond excellent. I wouldn’t be able to make the word limit here if I wanted to list what we liked about our stay. Gold standard of hospitality...” - Sanders
Netherlands
“Friendly staf, excellent food, wonderful game drives and an amazing garden with frequent visits of elephants, zebras etc” - Thomas
United Kingdom
“Very low key and amazing watering hole on sight to see animals” - Philipp
Germany
“We booked this resort at short notice because there were problems with our original booking. That was an absolute stroke of luck. The resort is unique in many ways. The staff are incredibly friendly and courteous and the guides on the daily game...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. Please contact the property in advance, prior to arrival for the these charges.
Please note that the rates exclude:
*All drinks from the bar and on game drive,
*Curio shop purchases,
*Gate entrance fees/Landing strip fees, conservation levy,
*Laundry services
*Babysitting charges.
Please inform Last Word Madikwe in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.