Safari Holidays to South Africa and Namibia for independent travellers.

Check-In and Check-Out Times

Rooms may be occupied from 12 midday on the day of arrival. If possible, aim to arrive at the lodge by this time, so you can relax and check into your room before going out on your first afternoon game drive, but if you don't think you can arrive by this time, you should aim to arrive by 3 pm at the very latest, or else you may miss the afternoon drive. Please be advised that ALL the gates into the reserve close at 8 pm.

Rooms must please be vacated by 11 am on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests. Late departures times may be arranged, subject to availability of suites.

Published Rates Include

All meals, drinks (excl premium brands), laundry, daily bush walk and morning / afternoon game drives are included.

The rate excludes any road or air transfers to and from the lodge, all airport taxes and applicable Madikwe entrance fees.

Children Policy

Sorry, No Children Under 12.

Other Useful Information

All the suites have air-conditioning, and a private rim-flow pool. The en-suite bathroom also features a secluded open-air shower.

Full internet and email facilities are available in the business centre.

The library is home to an invaluably rare collection of works of African literature dating back to the turn of the 19th century. Should you wish there is also a surround sound plasma screen audiovisual console, and guests may enjoy an afternoon viewing wildlife programs from the DVD collection or television if they so please.

The Mateya wine cellar is available for private dining, offering a more distinctly elegant setting. And for a spectacular view of the plains, both the glasswalled main dining room and lounge deck afford uninterrupted panoramas of the reserve. Bush picnic lunches are available on request and on all guided walking safaris.

The wellness centre facilities include a well equipped cardiovascular gym, a jacuzzi, body and facial treatments. The therapist is of an international standard with extensive training and experience in the field.

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