The Bush House is a private lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge is an old farmhouse that has been transformed into an inviting and relaxing residence that encourages guests to kick off their shoes and unwind. Guests are welcomed as if to someone’s home. The house overlooks a beautiful waterhole that attracts fantastic game. The Bush House is your home in Big 5 country. Our informal style, intimate atmosphere and caring staff make you feel welcome, relaxed and part of our family. Game drives are conducted through out the year at optimum viewing times when game activity is generally at its peak, early morning and late afternoon into the evening.
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- Rates
- Specials
- Dining & Bar
- Game Drives
- How to get there
- Rooms
- Terms & Conditions
- Undergrund Hide
- Walking Trails & Gym
Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability | |
All tariffs quoted are subject to change, without prior notice, however rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be honoured | |
Details | 1 May 2023 to 30 Apr 2024 |
Classic Suite x 5 - per person sharing per night | R8 730 |
Classic Suite - single | R13 095 |
Details | 1 May
2024 to 30 April 2025 |
Classic Suite x 5 - per person sharing per night | R9 780 |
Classic Suite - single | R14 670 |
RATES ARE
- Inclusive of 15% VAT
- Invoiced and payable in ZAR
- Quoted per person sharing per night
- Subject to a 50% supplement for single occupancy
- Subject to availability
- Subject to change without prior notice
- Luxury accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Tea/coffee
- All beverages such as soft drinks, waters, house wines, local spirits, local beers and ciders
- Two game drives per day including refreshments
- Premium wines and champagne on wine list
- Premium and craft spirits and single malt whiskeys
- Transfers
- Gratuities
- Curio purchases
- Laundry services
- Gate entrance fees are R180 per person which is added to the clients account to be settled at the lodge
- Conservation levies are R190 per person per night which is added the clients account to be settled at the lodge
Details | 1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
Classic Suites x 5 - per person per night | R 5 400 |
Classic Suites x 5 - per single per night | R8 100 |
RATES ARE
- Inclusive of 15% VAT
- Invoiced and payable in ZAR
- Quoted per person sharing per night
- Subject to a 50% supplement for single occupancy
- Subject to availability
RATES INCLUDE
- Luxury accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Tea/coffee
- All beverages such as soft drinks, waters, house wines
- Two game drivers per day including refreshments
RATES EXCLUDE
- Premium wines and champagne on wine list, beers and ciders
- Premium and craft spirits and single malt whiskeys
- Transfers
- Gratuities
- Wellness treatments
- Laundry services
- Gate entrance fees are R180 per person which is added to the clients account to be settled at the lodge
- Conservation levies are R190 per person per night which is added the clients account to be settled at the lodge
CHILD POLICY
- Single supplment is 50% of per person rate
- Children 0 to 5 years sharing with parents limited to one child pay R1250 per night nett
- Children 6 to 11 years old pay 50% of the person per night rate
- Children 12 years and older take their own room at the adult per person per night rate
PROVISIONAL POLICY
- Subject to availability – should we have limited suites available only confirmed bookings will be accepted
- Provisional reservations made less than 30 days prior to arrival will be held for 48 hours
- Full names of guests travelling will be required to convert the status from provisional to confirmed
Deposit Policy
- For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
- Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
- For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
- A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations must be in writing.
- If a booking is cancelled after confirmation, a 25% cancellation fee will apply.
- Four weeks before arrival - 50% of full amount
- Two weeks before arrival - 100% of full amount
- A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.
Enjoy a bush style cocktail during the day or discuss the day's sightings sitting around our cosy pub after game drive. A pre-dinner drink could become a daily ritual!
The lodge public areas all look out onto the garden and the large waterhole so you can assured that you will not miss out on any of the animal action.
Vehicles are equipped with sunblock, and mosquito repellent for the body. In the rooms is a mosquito lotion that can be used on the face and there is additional sunblock at the bar.
Our game viewers have canopies fitted irrespective of the time of the year. The African sun is very harsh even in the cooler months and we prefer our guests not to risk the effects of skin cancer, sun burn and the like. Off roading is permitted in the reserve for big five sightings as well as wild dog and cheetah.
► Travelling by road to Madikwe |
Travelling time approximately 3.5hrs |
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► Travelling Tips |
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► Charter Flights and Scheduled Flights |
There is a scheduled Federal Air flight that flies in and out of the Reserve daily. Should you wish to charter a plane to suit your own time frame this can be arranged through Madikwe Charters. |
We have six well appointed en suite
rooms. Four of them have
private verandas, one has a lovely water feature with another having a
small
private garden. Whilst all our rooms are part of the main lodge, so
there are
no unnecessary long walk backward and forward, guest privacy is not
impacted in
any way.
The rooms are tastefully furnished with percale bed linen and fully
towels
All rooms are equipped with air
conditioners, separate fan,
hair dryer, safe, coffee and tea making facility, homemade biscuits,
gowns and
slippers. The bathroom has a separate bath
and shower along with a variety of toiletries.
Spoil yourself in a candlelit bath with handmade bubbles and not feel guilty. We recycle all our water through a grey water system which is then used to water the lodge lawn and to top up the waterhole. We have 220v electricity, cell phone signal and complimentary WIFI should you need to stay in touch with the outside world. To remain small and intimate we normally book no more than ten quests one time. However we are most happy to book slightly larger groups we can accommodate your desires rooming configurations.
Tariffs arequoted
- Inclusive of 15% VAT
- Invoiced and payable in ZAR
- Quoted per person sharing per night
- Subject to a 50% supplement for single occupancy
- Subject to availability
- Subject to change without prior notice
Rates Include
- Luxury accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Tea/coffee
- All beverages such as soft drinks, waters, house wines, local spirits, local beers and ciders
- Two game drives per day including refreshments
Rates Exclude
- Premium wines and champagne on wine list
- Premium and craft spirits and single malt whiskeys
- Transfers
- Gratuities
- Curio purchases
- Laundry services
- Gate entrance fees are R180 per person which is added to the clients account to be settled at the lodge
- Conservation levies are R190 per person per night which is added the clients account to be settled at the lodge
CHILD POLICY
- Single supplment is 50% of per person rate
- Children 0 to 5 years sharing with parents limited to one child pay R1 490 per night
- Children 6 to 11 years old pay 50% of the person per night rate
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We insist that travel insurance is taken out on all bookings
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
- Guests may check in from 14h00
- Rooms are to be vacated by 11h00
FLIGHT AND ROAD TRANSFERS
- There are daily flights into the Reserve with Federal Air.
- These depart from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and can be arranged on request at an additional charge.
- Road transfers can be arranged on request at an additional charge.
- The gate entrance fee / fly-in fee is payable on departure in camp.
- Wonderboom gates are open from 06h00 to 18h00, 7 days a week
GAME VEHICLE POLICY
- Vehicles can carry 10 guests per vehicle
- Private vehicle with private guide will be quoted on request
- Children under 6 years are not allowed out on game drives
WHAT TO TAKE
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunblock
- Cameras and binoculars
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimsuit
- Warm jackets are essential from May to September
- Light neutral-coloured clothingChildren 12 years and older take their own room at the adult per person per night rate
Information Arrival / Departure
- Guest may arrive from 13:00 and rooms are to be vacated by 11:00
- Early arrivals and late departures can be arranged with prior notice.
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations must be in writing.
- If a booking is cancelled after confirmation, a 25% cancellation fee will apply.
- Four weeks before arrival - 50% of full amount
- Two weeks before arrival - 100% of full amount
- A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.
Photographic opportunities are endless, irrespective of whether you are using your phone’s camera, state of the art equipment or something in-between.
You may have the awe-inspiring opportunity to watch as elephants pass by close enough to touch, to watch them drink at an arm’s length away or to be splashed by a mischievous youngster.
The roof of the hide is just above ground level and is reinforced to carry the weight of any elephant that may wander across the top.
The Underground Hide is accessed from a path within the lodge garden, or from the swimming pool, so guests can safely walk along the walkway and into the tunnel without being seen by the animals, and in complete safety.
The front of the hide has an expanded metal grid which stays completely open and out of sight but can be quickly dropped if anyone is feeling nervous.
The pathways, tunnel and hide are all lit at night so are available for guest use 24 hours a day. There is a ramp to assist with ease of access and there is no charge for use of the hide.
Small and large bean bags are available for guest use in camp.
There is a little story about each marked point along the way and a map to show you the layout. What a wonderful way to discover bugs, beetles an butterflies within the safety of camp. Plants and trees can all be discovered in the bushveld around the lodge.
If you have urge to exercise, we have a small, well-equipped gym as well as the option of jogging and walking the length of the man road within the lodge grounds.