Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Set within the 75 000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is ideal destination for weekend getaways near Johannesburg. The 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 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 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 privacy, 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.

Situated in the North West Province, on the Botswana border, Madikwe Hills is approximately 4.5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Madikwe Game Reserve itself consists of vast plains of open woodlands and grasslands and is dotted with huge rocky outcrops known as inselbergs. The reserve 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.