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Herman Charles Bosman has woven many a tale about Abjaterskop and the Marico River. It is perhaps he that best describes the vast area where enselbergs rise from the savannahs and an area that is given life from the Marico River. This is the Madikwe Game Reserve, 75,000 hectares of unique topography and breathtaking beauty, it is also home to the big 5, wild dog, cheetah and a large variety of mammal and bird life.
The reserve is situated in an ecozone between the kalahari sandveld and the northern bushveld. The reserve consists of vast plains, open woodlands and thickets. The area is also dotted with huge rocky hills and the dwarsberg mountain range forms the southern boundary. There is only one river in the reserve, the Groot Marico, but a number of dams and pans provide water year round for the game species present.
The lodge features a magnificent feature pool which looks over onto an active water hole, during the heat of the day much is observed from the pool or from the nearby viewing sala. Breakfasts and lunches are enjoyed on the pool deck while dinner is in the boma. For those wanting peace and tranquillity nothing can beat taking a book from the library and whiling away the afternoon in the sala.
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Carved from the hillside, eight glass fronted luxury chalets line a natural spring, each enjoying striking views either from within or from the outdoor shower. The lodge enjoys spectacular vistas extending as far as the eye can see, your choice may be to visit in summer and laze on the pool deck with a chilled chardonnay. Or maybe a winter safari - retire to the library with a cognac or stoke the fire in your suite, gaze out at the stars before drifting away with vivid images of unrestricted close encounters with Africa’s big game.Daily dawn and dusk / evening game drives are conducted in open landrovers by qualified rangers and Shangaan trackers. Walks are also available
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Rise in the morning to an African dawn and enjoy an early morning game drive with your dedicated professional ranger. Relax as your ranger guides you through the bush on a custom made open Landrover, searching out the Big 5 or the smaller secrets of nature.
Set out on a foot safari with your armed ranger and learn the secrets of tracking African game or just enjoy the trees, birds and stunning scenery. Return from the excitement of the bush to a sumptuous breakfast or brunch and then relax at the pool or the sala overlooking the waterhole where game may come to quench their thirst. In the afternoon, when the heat of the African sun has diminished and the shadows are longer, head out again on a sundowner safari, where you will stop to watch the sun set on this bushveld paradise and enjoy your favorite sundowner drink. |
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The reserve is home to 28 different mammal species which where released into the park through a relocation process called Operation Phoenix. This was the largest game translocation exercise in the world, with more than 8 000 animals being released into the reserve, starting in 1991 and the project was completed in 1997 and included the release of species such as elephant, both black and white rhino, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wild dog, and other plains game species. Madikwe is also a bird watchers paradise, with over 350 bird species already recorded in the reserve
Once the sun has set and darkness descends, set off again for a night safari where the more nocturnal creatures now rule the bush. Return to the lodge where you will be treated to the finest Pan-African cuisine with your hosts in the open air boma, and share your days adventures, while you enjoy a night cap around the fire.
This is a typical day at Impodimo where your safari experience will unfold. All our rangers are highly qualified and experienced, and undergo regular evaluations and ongoing training to ensure that they are up to our very high standards.
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- 8 luxury suites, accommodating 16 guests.
- Suites are air-conditioned and also feature fireplaces.
- Full en-suite facilities including spectacular vistas and outside showers.
- Mini bar fridges and hot beverage facilities.
- Elevated sun deck surrounds feature pool.
- Boma.
- Library and curio shop.
A scenic three and a half hours drive from Johannesburg guests are also welcome to join the scheduled charter flight between Grand Central Airport (Midrand - Johannesburg) and the reserve.
This 75 000 hectare reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation and ecozones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to inhabit the reserve.
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Situated in the Madikwe Game Reserve, access to the lodge is either by road or by daily departure - air charter departing from Grand Central Airport. The reserve is approximately 3,5 hours drive from Johannesburg, guests would route via Zeerust before proceeding north. The lodge is accessed via Wonderboom Gate. Air transfers from Grand Central Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport are available on a daily basis. For passengers using this service there is also the option of a Sun City to Madikwe hop or the reverse.
JIA - Madikwe: Departs 12h00 arriving at 13h00.
Madikwe - JIA: Departs 13h15 arriving at 14h15
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