Madikwe

Madikwe Kopano Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Madikwe Kopano Lodge?

Stays at Madikwe Kopano Lodge start from around US$1.1K 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.

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Madikwe Kopano Lodge

About Madikwe Kopano Lodge

Solid game viewing at this intimate camp in South Africa's northern reaches

Madikwe Kopano rests on a gentle rise overlooking the savanna in the central region of Madikwe Game Reserve, the fifth-largest reserve in the country. Straddling the border with Botswana and just an hour's flight from Johannesburg, the reserve marks a geographical shift between Lowveld bushveld and Kalahari thornveld. It offers Big Five game viewing in a malaria-free area – an important designation for some travellers. Kopano, which means "small gathering", is ideally designed for couples, small groups and families, with just four chalets and a cosy atmosphere. Expect a sophisticated but down-to-earth safari experience in an ever-improving game region.

Madikwe , South Africa

From $1.1K per person/per night

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The property

There is an understated elegance to the smart, earth-inspired decor that strikes just the right note between fashionable and discreet. A thatched roof supported by rustic wooden beams (in all their crooked glory) covers the lounge, library and dining area, and the spaces flow out to a wide, open-to-the-sky deck where meals are often served. There's a lovely built-in fireplace for cooler evenings, and plenty of plush seating designed for chatting or settling back with a book from the library.

The rooms

The four enchanting chalets are constructed with rounded edges and a floor plan that's best described as "fluid". Double doors and large curved windows mean nature never feels cordoned off. To one side, a luxurious chaise longue beside a small fireplace is ideal for a midday nap. Outside, an elevated deck with a small plunge pool overlooks the bush and its inhabitants. The bathrooms are large, each fitted with a lovely deep bathtub, spacious walk-in shower and a double basin.

Activities

Game drives are generally the most reliable means of viewing big game here. And sightings are best between July and October, when the vegetation is sparse and the animals concentrate around water sources. Track Madikwe's renowned wild dogs, which live in large packs that cover vast distances each day. Take a night drive to see shy species such as bush baby, genet, civet and porcupine; and a guided walk to see the smaller creatures, and brush up your bush skills.

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How to book Madikwe Kopano Lodge

How do I book Madikwe Kopano Lodge?

Madikwe Kopano 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 Kopano 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 Kopano Lodge?

Stays at Madikwe Kopano Lodge start from around $1.1K 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.

South Africa

Madikwe Game Reserve

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