Holiday Stays

The Royal Madikwe

Lodge Derdepoort · Limpopo

About

The Royal Madikwe is a 5-star luxury safari accommodation in Madikwe Game Reserve, hosting up to 16 guests with private villas and suites featuring direct wildlife viewing.

Accommodation

Sovereign House (3 convertible single/king bedrooms, max 6) and Royal Villa (2 bedrooms, max 5, with master king plus singles) offer ultra-luxury options. Luxury Suites provide 1 bedroom each (max 2). All feature private plunge pools, terraces with direct waterhole wildlife viewing, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Minimum 2-night stay.

Facilities

The Clubhouse features multiple dining venues, bar with award-winning South African beverages, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, yoga deck, private gym, Wi-Fi, and laundry service. On-site paramedic and medical box. Children's programs and child minding available.

Location & Surroundings

The reserve is 4.5 hours from Johannesburg, 3 hours from Sun City, and 1.5 hours from Gaborone, Botswana. Daily flights from OR Tambo International connect to Madikwe Western Airstrip. Malaria-free area home to Big Five wildlife and over 250 bird species.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Korone Suite

94m² one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite with private plunge pool, private terrace, air conditioning, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Accommodates maximum 2 guests. Beds configurable as two Single XL or one King Si

Single x 2
From
R18,750

Naledi Suite

110m² one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite with private plunge pool and private terrace. Accommodates maximum 2 guests. Beds configurable as two Single XL or one King Size XL.

Single x 2
From
R18,750

Lenyalo Suite

115m² one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite with King Size XL bed, private plunge pool, private terrace, and waterhole and landscape views. Accommodates maximum 2 guests.

King x 1
From
R26,000

Royal Villa

380m² two-bedroom, two-bathroom ultra-luxury family villa with private plunge pool, private deck, and waterhole views. Accommodates maximum 5 guests. Includes personal chef, butler service, and privat

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R138,000

Sovereign House

438m² three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom ultra-luxury property accommodating maximum 6 guests. Features private plunge pool, private deck, air conditioning, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Bedrooms have c

Single x 3
From
R138,000

Location

Address

Wondeboom Gate, Madikwe Game Reserve, North West

Get Directions → Derdepoort Guide →
Sleeps 16

Directions

Located 4.5 hours from Johannesburg, 3 hours from Sun City, and 1.5 hours from Gaborone, Botswana. Daily shuttle flights operate from OR Tambo International Airport to Madikwe Western Airstrip (approximately 1 hour), with complimentary 25-minute transfers from the airstrip to the lodge. Private char

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Features

Children's Program And Child Minding Services Over 250 Bird Species Recorded In The Reserve Situated Along Active Elephant Game Path Wildlife Viewing Directly From Accommodations Partnership With Madikwe Wildlife Foundation For Rhino Conservation Partnership With The Bright Future Trust 20% Of Profits Reinvested Into Local Community Projects Fast-track Immigration Assistance At Or Tambo International Airport Airport Transfers Included From Madikwe Western Airstrip Malaria-free Area On-site Paramedic All-inclusive (meals, Premium Beverages, Game Drives) Private Waterhole On-site With Direct Wildlife Viewing Maximum 16 Guests Total Capacity Laundry Service Included Big Five Wildlife Reserve 5-star Luxury Safari Lodge

Activities

Bird Watching Spa Treatments Yoga Bush Dinners Wilderness Picnics Twice-daily Game Drives (dawn And Dusk) Nature Walks (ages 16-60) Traditional Boma Dinner With African Drumming Cultural Drumming Experiences Traditional Tswana Dancing Marimba Band Performances Gastronomic Safaris 5-day Wellness Safari Journey Rhino Conservation Participation With Anti-poaching Unit Children's Spa Day Movie Nights Under The Stars

Amenities

Air Conditioning Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Bar Spa Gym Boma Yoga Deck Safari Boutique Open-air Rain Showers

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