As parents of twins
– Mack and Madi – my late wife Britt (matriarch of
the MORE family until her passing in 2016) and I learned first-hand
what it meant to travel with young children. They don’t fit
into prescribed timelines, and have specific needs when it comes to
what they eat, where they sleep, and their entertainment. We
experienced the joy in their effervescent excitement at discovering a
new place, and came to realise that schedules should be left at home,
with a little extra freedom for them to just play, explore, and be
kids… And so began our journey of crafting the Mack
& Madi Family Experience, which we have brought into our lodges
and hotels for our family travellers. – Robert More, Owner of
MORE
We have carefully created environments that are welcoming to guests of
all ages, and encourage your family to feel at home away from home
– but with some added luxuries. We provide space and places
for loved ones to come together, and with every comfort and convenience
afforded, there is time for the rest to take care of itself.
Madikwe offers families (with both older and younger children) a very
special place to experience something magic together. At Lelapa Lodge
children of all ages are welcome and we offer a host of activities for
their enjoyment. Dithaba Lodge: Regret no children except if the Lodge
is booked exclusively.
Many of us have kids of our own, so we know and understand what an unforgettable experience it is for children to be in the bush. We have taken a lot of time to design a kids’ menu of activities which will keep juniors entertained, and parents relaxed.
The ECO HOUSE is an
educational (and entertainment) centre built specifically for kids
– and anyone with a fascination for the wild world and its
inhabitants.
The facility is always a hive of activity, where kids can partake in
painting, drawing, making location specific models and arts and get to
experience some of the live specimens from the reserve.
Parents have the choice of either engaging in the learning with their
kids, or stealing a few hours for themselves. This experience is unique
to Madikwe Safari Lodge, and has been crafted in consultation with the
owner parents, guest parents, managers and North West parks (who have
assisted in all the required permits for the live specimens).
In kid language… ECO-HOUSE is just AWESOME!
QUICK FACTS ABOUT
FAMILIES AT MADIKWE SAFARI LODGE
- Children between the ages of zero and five years stay free of charge and children aged six to fifteen pay 50% of the per person adult rate.
- Children under the age of 3 years old are not permitted on any of the daily safari drives, but may participate on a dedicated family safari game drive between 10:00am & 12:00pm daily. Parents are welcome to join this game drive too, subject to the availability of seats on the vehicle.
- Children younger than 6 years old are not permitted on the scheduled daily safari drives that take place early mornings & late afternoons. Children aged between 3 and 5 years old .
MACK & MADI KIDS
ACTIVITIES ON OFFER
- Family safari drives
- Bush orientation
- Bug CSI
- Long hours spent in the Eco-House
- Dung tracking
- Baking in the kitchen
- Making pizzas in the boma
- Star gazing
- Games night, and much more..