Madikwe is one of the country’s real conservation success stories! Starting in 1991 with a massive game relocation exercise, this is now SA’s fourth largest reserve at 75 000 hectares and home to some of the best lodges in the country. Situated in a transition zone between the arid Kalahari and the rugged bushveld, Madikwe is famed for its wild dogs and lions in particular!
This community owned and run lodge with a lovely location on a prominent ridge overlooking the western sector of Madikwe, underwent a major revamp in 2025, significantly upping its desirability!
A superb choice for serious wildlife enthusiasts looking for superior game viewing as the guiding (including Shangaan trackers) is out of the top drawer! Photographers will love the hide at the lodge's active waterhole with elephants regular...
OPENING 1 JULY. DRINKS INCLUDED! Stunning re-invention after the old Jaci's lodges were destroyed by flooding in 2025 - this newly built 10-room lodge raises Jaci's to a completely different level altogether, with the gorgeously contemporary new...
INCLUDES DRINKS! One of the most stylish and luxurious of all the Madikwe lodges - gorgeous suites complete with private plunge pools on your deck overlooking a waterhole!
Oozes authentic African style using natural materials like tree trunks in a rustic but very stylish way and combining this with all the latest mod-cons.
With just 5 spacious rooms and a 3-bedroomed Villa, this little gem is one of the smallest lodges in the whole of the Madikwe reserve and as a result guests rave about the very friendly and personal service – Motswiri is definitely one of those...
INCLUDES DRINKS! Cool off in the heat of summer in your own private plunge pool (now heated!); in winter return to the warmth of your Morso fireplace heated room!
CLOSED CURRENTLY FOR REPAIRS AFTER FLOODING. Community-owned lodge with 12 gorgeous tented rooms - wonderfully warm and hospitable staff and great value for money!
INCLUDES DRINKS! A 2025 makeover resulted in this 16-guest capacity lodge now boasting much more stylish and contemporary wonderfully suites complete with private plunge pools! Tuningi is also genuinely child friendly – a real highlight is to sit...
