Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Looking for game reserves near Johannesburg? Situated within the 75 000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is just 4.5 hours’ drive from the City of Gold. This luxury lodge accommodates up to 24 guests in expansive glass-fronted suites and an exclusive private camp, which blend seamlessly with the surrounding bushveld.

Convenient amenities at Madikwe Hills include private plunge pools, air-conditioning, stocked mini-bars, indoor and outdoor showers, venetian baths, free Wi-Fi and spacious decks with uninterrupted views. Wooden walkways criss-cross the lush grounds and connect the secluded suites to the central open-plan lounge, bar, wine cellar, TV room and dining area.

The ultimate in luxury and seclusion, the Little Madikwe Private Camp 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 villa attendant to take care of your every need. A diverse wine selection, gourmet kitchen and lounge complete the picture. Little Madikwe is ideal for families and small group safaris.

Located in the North West Province, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is approximately 4.5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. The Madikwe Game Reserve itself consists of vast plains of open woodlands and grasslands and is dotted with huge rocky outcrops known as inselbergs. One of the best game reserves near Johannesburg, it is home not only to the ‘Big 5’ of Africa (Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard), but also to over 66 mammal species, including the rare African Wild Dog, as well as Cheetah, Eland, Kudu, Giraffe and a range of more than 300 resident and migratory species of birds. Wildlife can be viewed on twice daily game drives at Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge, walking safaris, and from the privacy of your suite deck.