Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge | African Safaris

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rands • Subject to availability
Details	1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
(11) Luxury Suites -Per Person Sharing Per Night / Single - Fully Inclusive	R15 520
Madikwe Hills Children (10-16 yrs)	R7 760
Little Madikwe Hills Villa per Night (Max 4 Adult) - Fully Inclusive	R66 930
Details	1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
(11) Luxury Suites -Per Person Sharing Per Night / Single - Fully Inclusive	R16 780
Madikwe Hills Children (10-16 yrs)	R8  390
Little Madikwe Hills Villa per Night (Max 4 Adult) - Fully Inclusive	R72 265

At Madikwe Hills we enhance your game viewing experience by only having 6 guests per game vehicle – One room per row for double or triple occupied rooms. Single occupied rooms might share a row with one other person”
For guests making use of the child sharing policy, the child will be included in the adults row in the vehicle.
*One child (10 -16 years) sharing a suite with 2 x paying adults pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.

Please Note:

• No single supplement for the first single suite confirmed in any one reservation.
• Second single suite or more pay a 50% supplement on the per person sharing rate

Little Madikwe Hills consists of a private 2-bedroomed villa and two optional additional suites which form a completely private camp. Little Madikwe Hills can therefore accommodate a maximum of 8-9 guests.
(Rates for the additional suites are the same as the MADIKWE HILLS – MAIN CAMP rates).
The villa is ideal for families with children under the age of 10 years, as the Main Camp is not geared for younger children.

ADDITIONAL SUITE INCLUSIONS

• Private Game Drive Vehicle with Field Guide & Tracker
• Villa Attendant and Personal Chef
• All meals served in the Suite
• Satellite TV, DVD movies
• Children’s games & books

TARIFFS ARE QUOTED:

• Inclusive of 15% VAT in South African Rands.
• Subject to availability.

TARIFFS CHANGES:

All tariffs quoted are subject to change, without prior notice, however rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be honoured.

TARIFFS INCLUDE:

• Luxury accommodation.
• Two game drives per day.
• Three meals daily.
• Tea / Coffee. A wide selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits.
• High tea canapes & snacks.
• Selection of Fruit Juices. 
• Laundry service.
• Road transfers from the Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge.

TARIFFS EXCLUDE:

• Curio shop purchases.
• Cellar wines and premium spirits.
• Telephone calls.
• Spa treatments.
• Park Entry Fees– Road & Air (Entrance and landing fees are subject to changewithout prior notification).
• Lodge transfers.
• Airport Tax.
• Conservation Fee.

DepositPolicy

• For all bookings made within 45 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 45 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).

 TERMS & CONDITIONS

• A 50% single supplement will apply from the 1st Suite booked.
• Valid: 01 January – 31 December 2024
• Minimum 2 nights stay over the weekend.
• Rates subject to change without notice.
• A child sharing a suite with 2 paying adults will pay a rate of R 3 900  
• VEHICLE SEATING: One room per row for double or triple occupied rooms.
• Single occupied rooms might share a row with one other person.
• For guests making use of the child sharing policy, the child will be included in the adult’s row in the vehicle.
• T&C apply – bookable from/within 35 days of arrival.

SHORT TERM BOOKING INCLUSIONS
MAIN CAMP (LUXURY SUITES) INCLUDES:

• Luxurious Accommodation in a thatched suite.
• Two game drives daily (one in the morning and one in the late afternoon).
• Three meals daily, coffees and teas.
• A wide selection of local beverages, house wines and non-premium spirits.
• Wi-Fi available in Main Lodge and suite.
• Use of the gym.
• Transfer to and from the airstrip.

 LITTLE MADIKWE INCLUDES:

• Luxurious Accommodation in a 2 bedroom thatched family unit (sleeps 4).
• Two game drives daily (one in the morning and one in the late afternoon) on your private game drive vehicle with your own ranger and tracker.
• Meals, coffees and teas prepared by your private chef and served by your house attendant.
• A wide selection of local beverages, house wines and non-premium spirits.
• Wi-Fi available in Little Madikwe.
• Use of the gym.
• Transfer to and from the airstrip.

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The 11 luxury suites may be glass-fronted, but each offers absolute privacy and the space for you to peacefully unwind. Whether lounging poolside, or getting cozy by the open fire, guests are treated to a unique vantage point as they can comfortably gaze out over the savannah and watch herds of wildlife make their way to the watering hole.

• Spacious 150 m2 suite
• Living area with large slate-clad chimney
• Four-poster bed draped in muslin
• Indoor and outdoor showers
• Private deck and plunge pool
• Fully stocked mini bar 
• Air-conditioning
• Fans
• Fireplaces
• Coffee machine 
• Mosquito nets
• Private lounge
• Complimentary, unlimited Wi-Fi
• Room Safes 

Little Madikwe(Family Friendly Camp)

Little Madikwe comprises of a 2 Bedroomed Suite (±390m2 ).
An additional 2 Luxury Suites (±150m2 ) can be reserved to form a completely private camp accommodating up to 8 guests.

•  Private deck and swimming pool
•  Air-conditioning and fans
•  Fireplaces
•  Fully stocked mini-bar
•  Coffee machine
•  Indoor and outdoor showers
•  Mosquito nets
•  Private lounge, verandah and dining room
•  Private kitchen with personal chef – set your own meal time
•  Private game drive vehicle with field guide and tracker – set your own game drive time
•  Villa attendant/child minder
•  Entertainment centre
•  Satellite television
•  Various kiddies DVD’s and children’s games
•  Small library
•  Complimentary, unlimited Wi-Fi
•  Suite Safe

(The two-bedroomed Private Villa and two of the suites from Main Camp can combine to form Little Madikwe – a camp with villa attendant, personal chef, and a private game drive vehicle with field guide and tracker).

The combined camps can accommodate 24 guests and an extra 6 single beds can be added for children.
Complimentary WIFI.

Madikwe Game Reserve is about 75 000 hectares of bushland stretching all the way up to the Botswana border, and is one the largest and most popular game reserves in South Africa. 

Once farm land, the Reserve has now been restored to its former natural environment with 86 mammals (from mice to elephant), 420 bird species (110 being rare) and 104 tree species. Predominantly grasslands and bushveld, intermingled with lone mountains and rocky outcrops, the Reserve is home to cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, hyenas, lion, elephant, black & white rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and various antelope. 

• Two 3-hour game drives a day (morning and afternoon) 
• ‘Big 5’ game viewing in state-of-the-art game-viewers 
• Tea, filter coffee and biscuits on morning game drive 
• Drinks and refreshments on afternoon game drive Bush breakfasts and dinners on request for larger groups 
• Archery
• Fishing

Game Drives & Bush Walks

Explore the wonders of the African bush in state-of-the-art open game vehicles with bucket seats ensuring your optimum safety and comfort. Knowledgeable and professional rangers conduct early morning and late afternoon, or evening game drives in search of Africa’s big game and smaller wildlife. On morning game drives, should you be feeling energetic, you may choose to experience an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the African bush on foot with a gentle bush walk through the bush back to the Lodge. This experience provides exceptional close encounters with the smaller inhabitants of this wilderness. Due to the heat in summer, winter is the best time for walking safaris.

Wildlife Photography

Those with a passion for wildlife photography will be able to get various tips from their ranger on taking the perfect safari picture, while on their game drive. Our rangers are avid fans of photography, many of them having entered renowned international and local competitions with great results. Our rangers will be happy to assist in any way they can.

Private Safari Vehicles & Rangers
Make your safari experience exclusively yours by booking Little Madikwe where the experience is yours with no mixed groups, no competing for views with other guests, and no conflicting interests. You have maximum flexibility, comfort and wildlife viewing. Your safari time is yours and you decide the length of your drive, what animals you would like to see and where you would like to traverse (within the allocated traversing rights). Your ranger will be completely devoted to you and your party – answering all your questions and tailoring each experience to maximize your interests. This is fabulous for photography enthusiasts where the time is yours and the vehicle can be manoeuvred for you to get your perfect shot.

Should you wish to book a private vehicle as a Main Lodge guest, this can only be confirmed a few days prior to your safari as it is dependent on Lodge occupancy. If three suites are booked in Main Lodge you automatically qualify for a private vehicle. Contact the Lodge or reservations for rates on private vehicles.

Remember, Little Madikwe comes with its own private vehicle and game ranger!

Daily Schedule

SUMMER SCHEDULE Middle October – End February 04h30 – 05h00:  Wake up call 04h45 – 05h15:  Tea/coffee served in the Main Lodge 05h00 – 05h30:  Your morning game drive departs 08h00 – 08h30:  Return from your game drive and enjoy a hearty breakfast 13h00:  Lunch is served 16h00:  Tea and coffee is served at the Main Lodge 16h30:  Your afternoon game drive departs 20h00:  Pre-dinner drinks in the bar followed by a delicious dinner in the boma or restaurant (weather dependent)

AUTUMN SCHEDULE Beginning March – End of May 05h00 – 05h30:  Wake up call 05h15 – 05h45:  Tea/coffee served in the Main Lodge 05h30 – 06h00:  Your morning game drive departs 08h00 – 08h30:  Return from your game drive and enjoy a hearty breakfast 13h00:  Lunch is served 15h30:  Tea and coffee is served at the Main Lodge 16h00:  Your afternoon game drive departs 19h30:  Pre-dinner drinks in the bar followed by a delicious dinner in the boma or restaurant (weather dependent)

WINTER SCHEDULE End May – End August 06h00:  Wake up call 06h15:  Tea/coffee served in the Main Lodge 06h30:  Your morning game drive departs 09h30:  Return from your game drive and enjoy a hearty breakfast 13h00:  Lunch is served 15h00:  Tea and coffee is served at the Main Lodge 15h30:  Your afternoon game drive departs 19h00:  Pre-dinner drinks in the bar followed by a delicious dinner in the boma or restaurant (weather dependent)

SPRING SCHEDULE Middle September – Middle October 05h30:  Wake up call 05h45:  Tea/coffee served in the Main Lodge 06h00:  Your morning game drive departs 09h00:  Return from your game drive and enjoy a hearty breakfast 13h00:  Lunch is served 15h30:  Tea and coffee is served at the Main Lodge 16h00:  Your afternoon game drive departs 19h30:  Pre-dinner drinks in the bar followed by a delicious dinner in the boma or restaurant (weather dependent) * The indicated times are just a guideline. Times may vary and are dependant on weather and seasonal changes.

BUSH CUISINE AT ITS BEST

• Romantic Private Dining...
• The perfect end to an enthralling day... a candle-lit dinner on the deck of your suite.
• Open air-dinners on the central pool deck.
• Star studded boma dinners with crackling fires.
  

Dining at Madikwe Hills is an experience on its own. From the varied delicious cuisine to the unique dining options, you will not be disappointed and will always look forward to the next delicious delight. Our chef passionately creates a variety of wholesome and satisfying dishes, leaving guests alive to the possibility of fusion food mixed with the finest in African ingredients and decadent local and international flavours.

A culinary marvel in our own right, our chef has perfected the art of combining freshness with flavour and turning simple ingredients into cuisine of great visual appeal with every plate that makes its way from the kitchen. Our chef acknowledges passion as the secret ingredient when perfecting that ultimate safari dining experience.

Traditional Full English and Continental breakfasts served on the main deck are hearty and unpretentious; we like to call it “comfort food with a twist!” In addition to the English breakfast, there is also a selection of Eggs Benedict, Eggs Onassis, Breakfast Ciabatta, French Toast with Coppa Ham, Cranberry sauce and Camembert slices as well as a Modern style Frittata. We also have a full Vegetarian breakfast menu. Breakfasts at Madikwe Hills are a relaxed and fulfilling affair to start your day whilst on an African Safari.

Lunches under shady umbrellas on the main deck are a highlight of each day. Our chef and the team have kept a careful balance between old and new and traditional African cuisines, but have stuck to the basics of simplicity, authenticity and freshness, reviving old classics into ‘food with soul’.

Dinners at Madikwe Hills are without compromise, ensuring that style and substance is the main priority. Come and dine under the stars in our traditional boma, fine dining in our dining room, or next to the fire on the main deck.

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU
We cater for allergies and preferences – no need for you to miss out on tasty, mouth watering food just because of allergies. We have Kosher cutlery and crockery, pots and pans and cooking utensils. Kosher foods can be arranged on request. You will experience a variety of different healthy venison meats (venison is free range and organic!).

Boma Dinner
A traditional and elegant buffet safari dining experience with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Ask your ranger to explain the signs in the beautiful start-strewn sky or enjoy the mesmerizing, hypnotic effect of the boma flames dancing in the fire.

Bush Breakfasts

End an enthralling game drive or invigorating bush walk with a hearty breakfast under the shade of an old Tamboti, soaking up the sights and sounds of the surrounding bush. Breakfast at Madikwe Hills is the simply the best way to start your day. Bush breakfasts arranged on request for whole main lodge groups or Little Madikwe groups.

Private Dining

The perfect end to the ultimate safari experience! A private dinner on the deck of your suite is offered to couples wanting to spend time together in privacy. The ultimate in romance, private dinners at Madikwe Hills will seduce the senses and soothe the soul.

Madikwe Hills Facilities

A CELEBRATION OF SAFARI STYLE IN THE HEART OF THE MADIKWE HILLS...

Find yourself enchanted by a world of intrigue and majestic beauty.

Along with a warm and friendly atmosphere, Madikwe Hills offers the highest standard of service, ensuring that each guests’ needs are satisfied during their luxury South African safari stay.
The central area is an important part of everyday life at the Lodge. From the threshold of majestic, age-old East African doors, you immediately feel the cool breeze emanating throughout our central area. Each table in our lounge is stocked with beautiful books, waiting to be read and explored.
The bar entices guests to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and fireside chat with your friendly game rangers and managers, while the main deck overlooking the waterhole is the perfect place to while away the day under a cool umbrella.
Our main swimming pool offers cool respite from the harsh African sun, and is a great way to relax with a cocktail in the afternoon. Dinners in our dining room are a silver-service experience of memorable proportions.

Beautiful Teak tables in the dining room await guests to serve up meals of the highest standard. With beautiful artwork on the walls and cutlery and crockery fit for a king, the dining room is the perfect place to spend an evening. Fine cuisine is accompanied by superb South African wines, which can be found in our extensive wine cellar next to the dining room. The cellar is a treat for the avid wine connoisseur as well as the learning amateur, and our staff will assist you by suggesting the perfect wine in accordance with the menu of that evening.

An intimate, circular room at the Main Lodge has a television with a satellite decoder for anyone who has to watch an important sports game or news. There are also a few books for those who wish to read a bit on the deck of their suites. For those wanting to keep in touch with family members back home, complimentary Wi-Fi is available in your suite, reception and the Main Lodge.

During the day, guests are welcome to wander up to the reception area to browse through our well-stocked curio shop, where you can select gifts and African memorabilia for your friends and family back home. The shop is stocked with an assortment of beautiful safari gear. Our winter gear and fleece scarves, hats and gloves are perfect for keeping the chills at bay on your evening game drives. More than half of the items in the curio shop come from Community Projects, helping and benefiting the communities who make these beautiful pieces of art.

FACILITIES

• Open air veranda,
• lounge,
• bar and dining room,
• boma,
• a library,
• fully-equipped gym,
• massage sala,
• well stocked curio shop,
• fully stocked wine cellar,
• open vehicle game drives,
• fishing and archery.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.

CURIO SHOP

Well stocked with books, clothing, safari gear, handmade knives, shoes, bags, jewellery, postcards and local arts & crafts. More than half of the items in the curio shop comes from Community Projects, helping and benefiting the communities who make these beautiful pieces of art.

Little Madikwe Hills Facilities

Here You have the Luxury of Setting the Pace of Your Safari...

The ultimate in luxury and privacy, Little Madikwe Hills 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 personal butler to take care of your every need! A diverse wine selection, gourmet kitchen and lounge complete the picture.
By reserving suites 9 and 10, Little Madikwe forms a completely private camp accommodating up to 8 guests, ideal for families and small group safaris.
This Private Villa also boasts a large swimming pool and offers extended amenities to groups of guests wanting to truly get away from it all on a wildlife safari in Africa.
A personal luxury is being able to set your own meal and safari game drive times, making this the ideal, exclusive family escape in Africa.
Your sumptuous gourmet experiences are enjoyed in Little Madikwe’s beautifully decorated and enchanting dining room, and prepared in the state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen by your personal chef. You can even pick up a few culinary tips whilst you watch your meal being prepared!
A butler is on hand to respond to the group’s every need. A dedicated game ranger and game viewing vehicle means that Little Madikwe Hills’ guests can enjoy private game drives at their leisure, for as long or as short as they wish.
Parents need not worry about their young ones disturbing the peace for other guests, as Little Madikwe Hills’ reception room is also equipped with a satellite TV and DVD collection.
Nowhere else in South Africa can groups be accommodated in such privacy and luxury, whilst being able to experience the Big 5 in South Africa, with Wild Dog viewing at their leisure – creating a truly unforgettable experience that far exceeds expectations.
Open-air decks, plunge pools, luxurious décor, outdoor showers, fireplaces, air-conditioning, and concertina glass doors that open the room up entirely; are all standard in each suite at Little Madikwe Hills.

• Exclusive Private Camp accommodating 2-8 guests
• Opulent self contained 2 Bedroomed Villa (±390m²)
• Additional 2 Luxury Suites (±150m²)
• Children of all Ages Welcome
• Private Deck & Swimming Pool
• Air-conditioning, Fans & Fireplaces
• Stocked Mini-bar
• Indoor & Outdoor Showers
• Indoor Venetian Bath
• Private Lounge & Dining Room
• Gourmet Kitchen with Personal Chef
• – Set Your Own Meal Time
• Private Game Vehicle with Ranger
• – Set the Pace of Your Safari
• Personal Butler / Child Minder
• Entertainment Centre
• Satellite TV & DVD Collection
• CD’s & Children’s Games
• Small Library
• Wi-Fi

 
The ultimate in luxury and privacy, Little Madikwe Hills 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 personal butler to take care of your every need! A diverse wine selection, gourmet kitchen and lounge complete the picture.

By reserving suites 9 and 10, Little Madikwe forms a completely private camp accommodating up to 8 guests, ideal for families and small group safaris.

This Private Villa also boasts a large swimming pool and offers extended amenities to groups of guests wanting to truly get away from it all on a wildlife safari in Africa.

A personal luxury is being able to set your own meal and safari game drive times, making this the ideal, exclusive family escape in Africa.

Your sumptuous gourmet experiences are enjoyed in Little Madikwe’s beautifully decorated and enchanting dining room, and prepared in the state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen by your personal chef. You can even pick up a few culinary tips whilst you watch your meal being prepared!

A butler is on hand to respond to the group’s every need. A dedicated game ranger and game viewing vehicle means that Little Madikwe Hills’ guests can enjoy private game drives at their leisure, for as long or as short as they wish.

Parents need not worry about their young ones disturbing the peace for other guests, as Little Madikwe Hills’ reception room is also equipped with a satellite TV and DVD collection.

Nowhere else in South Africa can groups be accommodated in such privacy and luxury, whilst being able to experience the Big 5 in South Africa, with Wild Dog viewing at their leisure – creating a truly unforgettable experience that far exceeds expectations.

Open-air decks, plunge pools, luxurious décor, outdoor showers, fireplaces, air-conditioning, and concertina glass doors that open the room up entirely; are all standard in each suite at Little Madikwe Hills.

LITTLE MADIKWE HIGHLIGHTS

• Exclusive Private Camp Accommodating 2-8 Guests
• Opulent Self Contained 2 Bedroomed Villa (±390m²)
• Additional 2 Luxury Suites (±150m²)
• Children of all Ages Welcome
• Private Deck & Swimming Pool
• Air-conditioning, Fans & Fireplaces
• Stocked Mini-bar
• Indoor & Outdoor Showers
• Indoor Venetian Bath
• Private Lounge & Dining Room
• Gourmet Kitchen with Personal Chef – Set Your Own Meal Time
• Private Game Vehicle with Ranger – Set the Pace of Your Safari (Perfect for Photographers)
• Villa Attendant
• Child Minder (Optional Extra)
• Entertainment Centre
• Satellite TV & DVD Collection
• CD’s & Children’s Games
• Small Library
• Wi-Fi

Little Madikwe Hills Private Villa or exclusive Camp, welcomes children of all ages (the Main Lodge does not cater for children under 10 years), making it ideal for families wanting to spend special safaris together. A permanent child minder is on hand for young family bookings, allowing you time to truly indulge in time “me time” as well as family time. A comforting fact for families with young children is that the Madikwe Game Reserve is one of a few game-viewing areas in Southern Africa that is malaria free.
This secluded environment and outstanding service is also an ideal game reserve retreat for corporate groups needing to get away and focus; whether with the objective of stratergizing, or simply spending time relaxing together as a team. There are free internet and presentation facilities and the outstanding, yet discreet, service ensures that corporate teams can stay focused on their work.

Little Madikwe Hills is also available for private and exclusive safari weddings, or small celebrations, catering for parties of up to eight people. For more information, please contact reservations.

ADDRESS: Madikwe Hills Game Reserve North West Province, South Africa
GPS CO-ORDINATES: DO NOT follow your GPS after Zeerust. It will take you on the wrong roads.
SELF DRIVE: ±4.5 hours from Johannesburg & Pretoria.
(3.5 hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria to gate and 1 hour in the park as Madikwe Hills is situated in the middle of the reserve.)

VIA ZEERUST / ABJATERSKOP GATE
• From OR Tambo international get on the R21 towards Pretoria up to the Exit to the N1 Polokwane (about 37km).
• Get onto the N1 towards Polokwane and continue up to the N4 Rustenburg slipway (about 22km). Take the slipway onto the N4 towards Rustenburg (this is just after the Zambezi drive offramp). At Rustenburg continue on the N4 through Swartruggens towards Zeerust. Please Note: The N4 is a toll
road with four toll gates to Zeerust. Three before Rustenburg and one just after Swartruggens.
• In Zeerust make a RIGHT TURN at the ABSA bank in Main Street, towards Gaborone/Madikwe. Refuel here as there is no fuel in the Madikwe Reserve.
• After approximately 83km you will see the Abjaterskop Entrance into the Reserve on your RIGHT.
• Once you enter the Park there is about 32km of dirt road to the Lodge. Keep to the speed limit of 40km/h and watch out for the ditches on the tar  sections, you will damage your car if you speed!!
• Once through the gate, continue straight for 10.8km (the road will become tarred after a few km’s) until you find a T-Junction. TURN LEFT (There will be a sign stating Derdepoort, left)
• After 2km TURN RIGHT at the sign saying Park Admin (if the road became dirt again you went too far)
• Drive for 1km, past the entrance to Park Admin and TURN LEFT at the sign saying Derdepoort, Left
• After 540m, you’ll find a T-junction – TURN RIGHT onto Derdepoort Main Road towards Derdepoort Gate.
• Carry on straight on this road for 10.1km until you find a 4 way crossing. (you will see the following during the 10.1kms:)
 > After about 500m the tar will end
 > After about 2.5km you will pass Mosetlha’s entrance to your left
 > After about 1.5km you will go down a steep hill (once again tarred, in between two mountains – watch out for Klipspringers, small antelope)
 > 3km later there will be a big Palm Tree on your left
 > 2.7km later you will reach the 4 way crossing
• The road will split immediately after the 4 way crossing. Keep to the RIGHT.
• After 1.4km the road will join again and 1.2km after the join you need to TURN LEFT – there is a sign saying “Etali, Ukutula and Madikwe Hills”
• After 2.5km the road splits – KEEP LEFT
• Drive for 1.9km, passing Ukuthula entrance and Etali Entrance and TURN LEFT in front of the “Madikwe Hills” sign (brass letters on a wooden log)

ADDRESS: Madikwe Hills Game Reserve North West Province, South Africa
GPS CO-ORDINATES: DO NOT follow your GPS after Sun City. It will take you on the wrong roads.
SELF DRIVE: ±4.5 hours from Johannesburg & Pretoria.
(3.5 hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria to gate and 1 hour in the park as Madikwe Hills is situated in the middle of the reserve.)

VIA SUN CITY / MOLATEDI GATE
The gravel road on this route makes it a little bumpy but not impassable in a sedan vehicle and it is shorter than the route through Zeerust. It is advisable to fill up with fuel at the Sun Village, just after the Sun City entrance on the right, since there is no fuel available inside the reserve. Take the shortest route
to Sun City, otherwise follow directions below:
• From the OR Tambo International Airport, get onto the R21 towards Pretoria up to the Exit to the N1 Polokwane.
• Get onto the N1 towards Polokwane and continue up to the N4 Rustenburg slipway about 22km). Take the slipway onto the N4 towards Rustenburg (just after the Zambezi drive offramp).
• Continue in the direction of Rustenburg – take exit #225 which is the R556 Sun City/Majakaneng. (About 64km)
• Turn right at the off ramp and continue straight to Sun City (approx 73km to Sun City from this off ramp). After passing Sun City on the right, continue straight (approximately 5km) until you reach a four-way junction. TURN RIGHT to DERDEPOORT.
• Continue for 39.8km. Turn left at the sign saying KAYAKULU
• After 12.6km the road will split – Keep RIGHT.
• After 12.4km you will reach a T-Junction. Turn RIGHT
• After 21km, turn LEFT. The tar road will end and turn into a dirt road.
• Continue straight along this road for about 21km of gravel, (do not take the next Derdepoort turning to the right, continue straight), passing through the Molatedi Village over the Marico River and straight to the MOLATEDI GATE entrance into the Park.
• Once through the gate, keep to the speed limit of 40km/h and watch out for the ditches on the tar sections, you will damage your car if you speed!!
• Carry on straight for about 11.9km until you find a sign post on your left, shortly after the road became tar – TURN RIGHT towards Derdepoort gate. After 540m, you’ll find a T-junction – TURN RIGHT onto Derdepoort Main Road towards Derdepoort Gate.
• Carry on straight on this road for 10.1km until you find a 4 way crossing. (you will see the following during the 10.1kms:)
> After about 500m the tar will end.
 > After +- 2.5km you will pass Mosetlha’s entrance to your left.
 > After about 1.5km you will go down a steep hill (once again tarred, in between two mountains – watch out for Klipspringers, small antelope).
 > 3km later there will be a big Palm Tree on your left.
 > 2.7km later you will reach the 4 way crossing.
• The road will split immediately after the 4 way crossing. Keep to the RIGHT.
• After 1.4km the road will join again and 1.2km after the join you need to TURN LEFT – there is a sign saying “Etali, Ukutula and Madikwe Hills”.
• After 2.5km the road splits – KEEP LEFT
• Drive for 1.9km, passing Ukuthula entrance and Etali Entrance and TURN LEFT in front of the “Madikwe Hills” sign (brass letters on a wooden log).

 SUITE 1 & 2: Next to Main Lodge with amazing views of a waterhole.

SUITE 3 & 4: Right next to each other making it comfortable for families of 4 when mom and dad want the teenagers to stay close by (no kids under 10 in Main Lodge) 3 and 4 share a view of another waterhole.

SUITE 5: Romantic open plan room set high up on the hill with spectacular elevated scenic bush and waterhole views.

SUITE 6: The Honeymoon Suite is set high up on the hill. The plunge pool offers a very private feeling surrounded by trees and rocks. The bathroom, with an outside bath and shower, has a breathtaking scenic view of a watering hole. There are about 10 steps up a hill and then about 10 steps down the hill to get to the suite.

SUITE 7: High up on the hill, quite far from Main Lodge (with many steps to get to the suite). Breathtaking 270° scenic view with a big dam in the distance, bring binoculars!

SUITE 8: High up on the hill, quite far from Main Lodge (with many steps to get to the suite). Breathtaking scenic view. Our leopard has been spotted drinking out of this pool on a few occasions.

SUITE 9 & 10: On ground level far from Main Lodge. Bird lovers paradise with a watering hole close to the suite. A lot of steps to get to Main Lodge (makes you feel less guilty over all the food you will be enjoying!) 9 and 10 are close to each other, good for groups of 4 and can be joined with the Private Villa forming Little Madikwe private camp for up to 8 guests

LITTLE MADIKWE: A 2-bedroomed Private Villa 1.5m off the ground. Large pool and deck overlooking views of bush and a watering hole. Lounge, dining room and gourmet kitchen complete the picture. 

At Madikwe Hills we enhance your game viewing experience by only having 6 guests per game vehicle 

One room per row for double or triple occupied rooms. 

Single occupied rooms might share a row with one other person”

For guests making use of the child sharing policy, the child will be included in the adults row in the vehicle.
*One child (10 -16 years) sharing a suite with 2 x paying adults pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.

#Please Note: No single supplement for the first single suite confirmed in any one reservation.

Second single suite or more pay a 50% supplement on the per person sharing rate

Little Madikwe Hills Private Camp

• Little Madikwe Hills consists of a private 2-bedroomed villa and two optional additional suites which form a completely private camp.
• Little Madikwe Hills can therefore accommodate a maximum of 8-9 guests.
• (Rates for the additional suites are the same as the MADIKWE HILLS - MAIN CAMP rates).
• The villa is ideal for families with children under the age of 10 years, as the Main Camp is not geared for younger children.

Tariffs are Quoted

• Inclusive of 15% VAT. In South African Rand. Subject to availability.

Tariff Charges

• All tariffs quoted are subject to change, without prior notice, however rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be honoured.

Tariffs Include

• Luxury accommodation.
• Two game drives per day.
• Three meals daily.
• Tea / Coffee.
• A wide selection of local beverages, house wines and spirits. High tea canapes and snacks.
• Selection of Fruit Juices.
• Laundry service.
• Load transfers from the Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge.

Tariffs Exclude

• Curio shop purchases.
• Cellar wines and premium spirits.
• Telephone calls.
• Spa treatments.
• Lodge transfers.
• Airport Tax.
• Park Entry Fees – Road and Air (Entrance and landing fees are subject to change without prior notification)
• Conservation Fee

Additional inclusions for the Little Madikwe Hills Lodge:

Additional Suite Inclusions

• Private Game Drive Vehicle with Field Guide and Tracker
• Villa Attendant and Personal Chef
• All meals served in the Suite
• Satellite TV, DVD movies
• Children’s games and books

Deposit Policy

• For all bookings made within 45 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 45 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).

Peak Season Terms and Conditions:

20 December until 5 January. All Bookings over Christmas and New Year’s Eve can only be secured once a 20% non-refundable deposit has been paid. 

Child Policy

• At Main Camp children over 10 will be accepted (one child may share a suite with 2 full paying adults) and pay 50% of the adult sharing rate. Adults and the child will share a row on the game drive vehicle.
• Little Madikwe - Our Family Suite can accommodate children of any age.
• Babysitters are available.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing

• 45–30 days – 50% of full amount
• 30–15 days – 75% of full amount
• 14 days or less – 100% of full amount
• A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.

Arrival | Departure

• Guests may arrive any time from 14:00 am, and rooms are to be vacated by 11:00am.

Additional Activities

• Archery (Chargeable) R200
• Fishing (Chargeable) R1 050

Gates open at 06h00 and closes at 21h00.

Please be advised that guests driving to the lodge who arrive after sunset will not be allowed to self drive in the reserve. The lodge will send a representative to escort guests to the lodge at an additional cost.
Levies are inclusive of VAT and subject to change without prior notice. They will be charged by the respective lodge to the guest's overall bill and paid at check-out.

There is something about a wedding in the heart of the African bushveld that cannot be forsaken! Small intimate weddings from two up to twenty-four guests are catered for at Madikwe Hills, and we pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail.
At Madikwe Hills, we like to keep things simple, but exceptional...

This package includes:

• Ceremony in the heart of the bushveld / main deck of the lodge.
• Witnesses at the ceremony (lodge staff).
• South African Methode Cap Classique sparkling wine for the couple.
• Single layer wedding cake with decoration of choice.
• 30 minute massage for bride and groom.
• Transportation of bridal couple from lodge to ceremony if in the bush.
• Traditional Tswana singers to perform at the ceremony.
• Assistance with make-up. 
• Pressing of bride and groom garments.
• Wedding turn-down.
• Wedding gift for the bridal couple, courtesy of Madikwe Hills.
• A bouquet and bunch of Local flowers of your choice.

This package EXCLUDES: (To be quoted on request)

• PREPARATION AND PROCESSING OF ALL LEGAL DOCUMENTS.
• The Minister and his/her travel.
• Photographer, hairdresser, make-up artist and additional beauty treatments
• Accommodation.
• All Beverages.
• Flowers of your choice

2024 TOTAL: R 34 600 [EXCLUDING ACCOMMODATION]

LEGALITY OF FOREIGN WEDDINGS IN SOUTH AFRICA
The law in South Africa requires a foreign couple to attend an appointment at the Department of Home Affairs before they can be legally married in South Africa. Since this is quite a cumbersome task for someone on safari, we suggest that you process all legal marriage documents in your home country and enjoy your ceremony on safari in a more traditional way

Enjoy a unique spa treatment based on the study of Africa, Africology, which encapsulate the behaviour, experiences and the healing potential of Africa. Set the mind at ease and embrace the energy of the bush. Experience the soul of Africa, not just through an emotional, but also a physcial wellness. Africology brings ancient wisdom to today’s world, by using some of South Africa’s indigenous healing plants, namely Rooibos, Aloe Ferox, Marula ane African potato.

SPA TREATMENTS

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGES			SKIN ADORATION WRAPS (incl. exfoliation)
Intuitive Herbal Oil	Back	30min	African Potato Body Wrap	120min
	Body	60min	Coffee and Mint Body Wrap	120min
Shea Aromatherapeutics	Body	75min	Rooibos and Lavender Wrap	120min
Intonga Deep Tissue	Body	60min	HANDS & FEET
Hot Stone Massage	Body	75min	Standard Manicure	75min
African Head Massage Head, neck	Head, neck & shoulder	30 min	Standard Manicure with gel	90min
African Foot Ritual – incl soak & exfoliation		30min	Mini-Pedicure	45min
FACIAL EXPERIENCES			Standard Pedicure	75min
Africology Bespoke Facial		60min	Standard Pedicure with gel	90min
African Godess Facial & Back massage		90min	Soaking off of gel	30min
Tinting: lashes, brows or both		30min

FULLY EQUIPPED GYM
The fully equipped air-conditioned gym at Madikwe Hills, with treadmill, spinning bike, rowing machine, elyptical trainer, cross-cable machine, dumbbells and barbells and aerobic mats, allows guests to keep up with their fitness regime, or a place to release the guilt built up after indulging in mouth-watering delights.