Luxury hotels in Madikwe Game Reserve

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Madikwe Game Reserve. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Impodimo Game Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Impodimo Game Lodge provides luxury accommodation with private deck in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The air-conditioned suites at Impodimo Game Lodge are decorated in neutral tones and offer a fireplace and en suite bathroom with additional outdoor shower. All meals are included are served at the pool lapa or in the open air boma area. Guided morning and afternoon game drives are offered as well as bush walks. Activity programs are available for younger guests. On request, massage treatments can be arranged in the privacy of your private deck. O.R Tambo Airport is a 4-hour drive from the lodge while the border post to Botswana is only 12 km away. Botswana's capital Gaborone is within 40 minutes' drive. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 16000 ZAR.

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• 2 Tau Game Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Situated in Madikwe Game Reserve, Tau Game Lodge provides luxury accommodation with air conditioning and access to a private deck. Complimentary WiFi is available. Each unit at Tau features African-inspired decor and offer views of the water hole. They all offer a balcony, an en suite bathroom and an open-air shower. All meals are included at Tau Game Lodge, as well as 2 safaris per night booked. The lodge also features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a game viewing lounge. Johannesburg is a 4-hour drive from Tau Game Lodge. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 5139 ZAR.

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• 3 Rhulani Safari Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Featuring a restaurant that includes outdoor dining by a Boma bonfire, Rhulani Safari Lodge in the Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve also offers wildlife viewing opportunities. The spacious air-conditioned rooms and suites feature private decks with a plunge pool and sun lounges. They also include a seating area and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower. Guests can enjoy massage treatments in their rooms or on their private decks at a surcharge. The lodge also has conference facilities, and free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Rhulani Safari Lodge is 7 km from Madikwe Game Reserve’s Wonderboom Gate, and 35 km from Gaborone in Botswana. Johannesburg and Pretoria are both located a 4-hour drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 11562 ZAR.

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• 4 Tuningi Safari Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Tuningi Safari Lodge is set in the South African Madikwe Nature Reserve and offers a free outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant serving dinners outside around a camp fire, indoor and outdoor lounges, and free WiFi in public areas. All suites at Tuningi Safari Lodge are fitted with hardwood floors, a fireplace and air conditioning. Each spacious unit features a lounge, a dining area and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and an outdoor shower. Some rooms come with a private terrace as well. Guests can turn to the lodge’s restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner or have a drink at the bar or in one of the lounges. A special wine room is also provided at the Safari Lodge. You can try to spot one of the Big Five in Madikwe Nature Reserve and relax at the lodge’s viewing deck. A free shuttle is provided from the Madikwe Western Airstrip. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 5 Motswiri Private Safari Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Offering an outdoor pool, Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is located in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, home to the Big 5. The luxurious accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a patio. The dining area also has a dining table. Featuring a spa bath, outside private bathroom also comes with a shower and a bath. Meals are served in the dining room, under the Leadwood tree, or around a fire in the boma area. Guests can relax in the rim-flow swimming pool overlooking the waterhole, or have a drink at the lodge's bar. Other facilities offered at Motswiri Private Safari Lodge include a shared lounge and laundry facilities. Daily game drives are conducted by experienced rangers in a landcruiser game-viewing vehicle. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 12612 ZAR.

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• 6 Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

  

  Lodge. With Blue Tree Golf Driving reachable in 37 km, Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. A terrace is available for guests at the lodge to use. Gaborone Game Reserve is 38 km from Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge, while Gaborone Golf Course is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sir Seretse Khama International, 52 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 8729 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!