Royal Madikwe Exclusive Safari Residence (Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa): See 24 Reviews and 64 Photos

Address: PO Box 91, Madikwe Game Reserve 2874, South Africa

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Region: South Africa > North-West Province > Madikwe Game Reserve

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #17 of 22 Speciality lodging in Madikwe Game Reserve

Price range (per night): RM1,247 - 2,182

Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Royal Madikwe offers an absolutely unique and exclusive safari residence in the heart of South Africa’s game-rich, malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve where an unrivaled wilderness experience is silhouetted against a backdrop of 5-star luxury and unsurpassed hospitality. Guests not only have a private luxury bush home, but a piece of Africa all to themselves. Member of ATTA - The African Travel and Toursim Association. Member of SATOA - Promoting Travel and Tourism to Africa. Winner of the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2010 and 2011 for the Luxury Game Lodge Category. ... more less

Khalil A

Dubai

Senior Contributor

37 reviews

34 hotel reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

22 helpful votes

“Best Of Madikwe.”

Reviewed 24 March 2013

Royal madikwe lodge is one of the best lodges I stayed in Madikwe and even in other south African's game lodges, nice and clean room overlooking the waterhole, excellent service and food, free WiFi and very good mobile reception. its a unique lodge and small so you will be getting a specialized service and I always like such lodge that... More

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Dearest Royal Friends, We thank you sincerely for taking the time to write this great review and post these beautiful photographs of our very special lodge! We are thrilled to received this wonderful note of how much you enjoyed your stay at Royal Madikwe and we do hope to welcome you back to your, now, Royal home very soon! All... More

Roy M

London

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11 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

6 helpful votes

“Simply The Best”

Reviewed 18 March 2013

Royal Madikwe is the best game lodge we have visited in Southern Africa and is as good as any of our game experiences in Kenya. What makes it very special is the staff who are focused on providing excellent service. Amos serves excellent meals with choices of main course for lunch/dinner. All the staff have been there for more than... More

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Dearest Royal Friends, Thank you so much for your kind words! Wow, what a wonderful review you have written about our very special lodge! We truly appreciate the time you have taken to tell us about your experience at Royal Madikwe. It means so much to all of us when we get such a heart-warming review and knowing that we... More

Andrin-vR

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“It's your private Lodge - Not just a hotel!”

Reviewed 10 February 2013

There are many "hotel lodges" out there. They sleep 80 people, have 5 full packed safari jeeps and 3 restaurants. Royal Madikwe is different. It's your own private lodge. We've been there multiple times and never had to share the lodge with more than 4 people. It feels like you've just won the lottery and built your own private lodge.... More

Our Dearest Friends, Andrin & Desiree, Thank you kindy for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us again and that you were able to experience so many wonderful animal encounters on your safari's. We truely enjoyed hosting you at our special lodge and do hope to welcome... More

niccigubb

Johannesburg, South Africa

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Revisit - complimentary voucher”

Reviewed 26 September 2012

I returned to Royal Madikwe from 6-8 September 2012. Following the disappointing experience in September 2011, I was offered a complimentary 1 night's stay for 2 in a luxury suite with a view of the waterhole. A friend accompanied me and we booked an extra night stay at the September rate. Our stay was very pleasant. We were the only... More

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“Great lodge, pity about the "single supplement" room quality though.”

Reviewed 26 September 2011

Dearest Royal Friends, Thank you kindly for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our very special lodge. We are so happy to have had the opporunity to 'Royally' treat you both to a very special safari experience! It means so much to all of us here at Royal Madikwe, to know how much you enjoyed your... More

Melb0urneYankee

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

2 reviews

“Five star family- friendly luxury safari”

Reviewed 28 August 2012

We were looking for luxury accommodation, within a malaria-free zone which allowed us to bring our five-year daughter along. The Royal Madikwe provided all this and gave us an experience that we’ll remember for a lifetime. Our stay We stayed for four nights in late June, which is winter time in the Southern Hemisphere. We flew on a small chartered... More

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Dearest Royal Friends, Thank you for your lovely words and wonderful review of our African Home. It means so much to all of us here at Royal Madikwe to know how much you treasured your special safari experience and the wonderful memories you have taken home with you. We genuinely appreciate you spending time to write us such a special... More

TravellingKath

London, United Kingdom

1 review

“Royal 'magical' Madikwe - the best holiday of our lives!”

Reviewed 16 August 2012

This is the first time we have ever written a holiday review but it would literally be a crime not to do so. Royal Madikwe. Where do we start? There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe this place and the experiences you will have here. Heavenly? Most definitely. Spectacular? Infinitely. Magical? No doubt. Worthy of 6 stars... More

Our Dearest Royal Friends, We sincerely thank you for this amazing review and for taking the time to write this wonderful note. It means so much to the whole team to receive such warm and complimentary words and truly makes us feel proud to hear about the incredible experience you enjoyed at our very special lodge! We do hope to... More

aden k

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Great Experience”

Reviewed 20 July 2012

Royal Madikwe was the perfect stop to the end of our vacation to SA. Staff and food was great, lodge and family suite was incredible, and the game viewing from the lodge was some of the best we had done.

Dearest Royal Friends, Thank you for your wonderful review of our very special lodge. We genuinely appreciate you spending the time to write us such a lovely note and look forward to welcoming you back to Royal Madikwe one day as dear friends! Warmest Regards, Adam & Cherie, And Your Royal Friends More

Carole G

“An absolute Must!”

Reviewed 13 July 2012

Royal Madikwe is the most amazing lodge we have stayed at since we moved to Johannesburg. The rooms are huge and very comfortable (with a nice fireplace for the wintery season) offering a wonderful view on a waterhole where all sorts of animals come to drink. At Royal Madikwe everything has been thought through for you so that you can... More

Dearest Royal Friends, Thank you so much for your warm words and for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our very special lodge! We truly appreciate the time you have taken to tell us about your amazing experience at Royal Madikwe. It means so much to all of us here at the lodge when we get... More

parkfamily

Johannesburg

2 helpful votes

“Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve South Africa”

Reviewed 28 March 2012

We spent two glorious nights at this beautiful lodge 4 hours drive from Johannesburg, SA. The lodge is a fantastic spot for a romantic getaway with all five of the chalets equipped with their own plunge pool with views onto the bush. The entertainment areas of the lodge are numerous and all look into the surrounding bushveld with private settings... More

Thank you for your lovely words and wonderful review of our African Home, it means so much to us here at Royal Madikwe. We genuinely appreciate you spending time to write us such a special review and look forward to welcoming you back again one day as a Friend of Royal Madikwe. More

Richard B

“Wow wow wow!!!”

Reviewed 23 March 2012

If you are looking for a safari experience of a life time, then Royal Madikwe is the place to go! The rooms are luxurious, ultra clean and extremely private. The service is exceptional and the staff are friendly. I will definitely be back!

Thank you for spending the time to write a review, it means so much to all of us here at Royal Madikwe. We are delighted you would love to visit our African Home again and look forward to welcoming you back with our Friends of Royal Madikwe Rates. More

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