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Restaurants
Dining at Madikwe River Lodge
Madikwe River Lodge offers a buffet restaurant and terrace that offers delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Special dietary meals, bush dinners, and packed lunches can also be arranged while boma dinners are also a highlight at the lodge.
Activities, Sports & Leisure
Wildlife activities
Game viewing is Madikwe's primary activity, and the Reserve is the fourth largest game reserve in South Africa and boasts the second largest Elephant population.
Game drives and bush walks are conducted daily by excellent rangers, and specialized children's drives are offered. Game drives during the summer months can include bush dinners, upon request.
Birding safaris are also available at the Madikwe River Lodge where qualified, armed rangers will accompany guests on open Land Rovers to view the abundance of resident and migrant bird species that are found in Madikwe.
Conferences & Events
Madikwe River Lodge conferencing
Madikwe's convenient location, only 3 and a half hours from Gauteng and a mere 45 minutes by aircraft, has ensured its popularity not only as a conference venue but also as an ideal incentive group destination and package tour combination. The conference facilities are perfect for groups which make exclusive use of the lodge.
Conference Facilities:
- Schoolroom (Loft) - seats 8
- Schoolroom (Outside) - seats 25
- Banquet (Outside) - seats 25
General Conference Equipment:
- Outside tea/coffee area
- Conference stationery
- Pre-Assembly foyer
- Cordials and mints
- Flipchart and pens
Services
Check in and Check Out Times
- Check in: -1
- Check out: -1
General Services
- Airport transfers
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping service
- Laundry services
- Safari drives
- Wake-up call
- Walking safaris
Children Policy
- Children 0 - 5 years of age are free of charge when sharing with full paying adults
- Children 6 - 11 years of age will pay 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with full paying adults.
- Children 12 years & older are classed as adults and will need to take their room and will be charged full adult rate.
Children Activities
The Madikwe River Lodge offers a children's program. On arrival, children are given an interactive booklet and if they are very young, a short story book as well.
The kiddies safaris are booked on request and are conducted between adult drives and are a bit shorter in their duration.
Available Rooms
Deluxe River Family Chalet
Luxury River Chalet
Directions
GPS Co-Ordinates
Latitude: -24.735751
Longitude: 26.417622
Directions
Directions From OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport to the Madikwe River Lodge via Pilanesberg - Derdepoort Gate:
1. From Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport follow the R21, north, to Pretoria (Tshwane) through Kempton Park
2. After40 km follows N1 north to, Pretoria (Tshwane), Pietersburg (Polokwane)
3. From the N1, 12 km, take N4 west into Pretoria (Tshwane), to Rustenburg or Hartebeespoort/dam
4. Follow the N4 through Pretoria, 60 km to Hartebeespoort/dam
5. From Hartebeespoort, follow N4 to Rustenburg for about 30km, go on the R556 to Sun City. 94 km to Sun City
5. Pass Sun Citys entrance (on your right-hand side)
6. Pass the Sun Village garage and shopping center. It is recommended that you fill up with fuel at the Sun Village garage. 5 km from Sun Village turns right at the T junction towards Derdepoort
7. 10 km further turn left towards Bapong
8. Carry on straight on this road for 40 km. (Do not turn off at the Madikwe Hospital sign!)
9. At the second 4 way stop turn right to Derdepoort. 30 km gravel road starts at the Dwarsberg about 15km after that turn right towards Derdeport.
10. After about 40km you will get a four way stop turn left to the gate.
Parking
On site parking facilities are provided for guests.
Star Rating
5 Star
Hotel Group(s)
- AHA Hotels & Game Lodges