Impodimo Game Lodge is perched on a rocky ridge overlooking the stunning bushveld landscape of Madikwe Private Game Reserve. The property, which traces Botswana's southern border, boasts diverse terrain, from expansive grasslands, to sloping mountains and rocky outcrops. The wildlife is similarly diverse with all of the Big Five, plus cheetah and good numbers of wild dogs. Impodimo's homely grounds offer supreme privacy and luxury; it is also uniquely equipped for families traveling with young children (it also happens to be malaria-free), with a menu of child-centered activities to keep the kiddies busy.
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There are eight luxury and one deluxe chalet on the property, all supremely private with large glass windows and excellent orientation. Luxury chalets sleep two guests in double, twin bed or king-size beds. The fireplaces make them feel cosy inside, and the ample outdoor deck and al fresco shower allow you to connect effortlessly with the outdoors. Full ensuite bathrooms with all the amenities, plus a deep bath, bump up the luxury quotient a notch. Deluxe chalets are self-sufficient dwellings with two suites, each with a private deck and large ensuite bathroom with bathtub and shower. Chalets have a large communal lounge and dining area, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen and bar. There's a private pool (with a safety net for the kiddies) surrounded by a large deck with views overlooking the waterhole and valley beyond.
Impodimo offers a big dose of bush luxury and the solid structures and fine finishes make it feel much more like a boutique hotel.
The underground hide is the ideal spot to perfect your photography and simply soak up the animal action happening mere metres from your nose. Spare camera batteries at the ready!
Not all chalets have direct views of the waterhole, so make sure to request one that does for all the best action, straight from your private deck.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Impodimo Game Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Impodimo Game Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Impodimo Game Lodge start from around $740, or US$740, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
It’s easily accessible, malaria-free and you’ll spot the Big Five – what’s not to love?
