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Madikwe Dithaba Lodge, Madikwe | Timbuktu Travel
Madikwe

Madikwe Dithaba Lodge

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About Madikwe Dithaba Lodge

Hilltop panoramas at this intimate lodge in northern South Africa
Madikwe Dithaba Lodge surveys the beautiful and topographically diverse Madikwe Game Reserve, a 75,000-hectare sanctuary with broad savanna plains, dense woodlands and mountain belts flanking its borders. With just four suites hosting at most eight guests, this small lodge offers the utmost in exclusivity and intimacy. The private team, including a chef, guide and butler, deliver top-notch hospitality with a personal finesse. And with the potential to see both black and white rhino and wild dogs, among all the usual charismatic suspects, this place gets to the core of what a safari is meant to be.
Madikwe , South Africa
From $1.2K per person/per night
Safari
4 Rooms
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The property

The main area, with its open-sided lounge and glassed-in dining room, enjoys supreme vistas of the reserve. The thatched roof and sand-coloured walls give it a down-to-earth feel, and the furnishings strike just the right balance between smart and comfortable. Incorporating natural textures and materials such as wood, stone and brushed concrete, the decor blends harmoniously with its surroundings. Plush furnishings, a well-stocked bar, generous deck and cosy fireplace all ensure you'll want for nothing in this wilderness.

The rooms

The four spacious suites all enjoy equally marvellous views of the reserve, and allow guests to be as independent and private as they like. Outside, the large decks, each with a plunge pool, and inside, the wood-burning fireplaces, may tempt you to linger at your suite. Beds are deeply welcoming too, with outward-facing views through foldaway glass doors. There are seating areas both indoors and out, and en- suite bathrooms with showers and deep stand-alone bathtubs – with a view.

Activities

Twice-daily activities are offered – game drives, bush walks, or more specialised outings such as birdwatching and astronomy. Drives are typically the core activity during a stay, but it's worth trying the other options to appreciate the breadth of what Madikwe has to offer. Unless the camp is booked on a private basis, activities will be shared with other guests. Look out for healthy populations of wild dog, lion, rhino, cheetah, hyena, baboon, giraffe, warthog, wildebeest and antelopes galore.
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How to book Madikwe Dithaba Lodge

How do I book Madikwe Dithaba Lodge?

Madikwe Dithaba 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 Madikwe Dithaba 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Madikwe Dithaba Lodge?

Stays at Madikwe Dithaba Lodge start from around $1.2K 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.

Madikwe Dithaba Lodge

South Africa

Madikwe Game Reserve

It’s easily accessible, malaria-free and you’ll spot the Big Five – what’s not to love?