Name: Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
Address: Madikwe Game Reserve Inkwe Road North West Province, Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe Game Reserve, 2874, South Africa
Rating: 10

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Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve

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My wife, myself, my 12 year old son and 7 year old daughter went to South Africa for 2 weeks. We went to Cape Town, Franschhoek (wine tasting), Grootbos (whale watching) and then onto Royal Madikwe for 3 days of safari. We should have stayed at least 5 days. 

We flew in on a private plane from Joburg and were met on the run way by Ernie, our private ranger for our stay. Ernie was amazing, very friendly and gave us a wonderful experience driving us around the reserve, working to our schedule and putting up with all our animal questions with a smile. We saw lions, rhinos, wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, crocodiles, cheetah etc. 

The lodge is on a lake/watering hole so you have animals 50 metres from your villa and the main villa (all very safe though), where food and drink is served. We had elephants, rhinos and lots of other animals there almost continuously. 

Obviously the safari trips at 5.30am then at 4pm were amazing but Adam (co-owner, who lives there with his family) and all the team were amazing, treating us like royalty. We had our own private chef and unlimited food and drink on demand. In fact we were the only people staying at the time so had the whole team just for us!!

We are a family with young kids and they did archery, bead making, painting t-shirts etc with the kids which was great. I know they have honeymooners and groups with no kids, including movie stars. The team there are like a big family and they made us very welcome, teaching us to play the drums, movie night with the kids etc. 

My kids LOVED IT, and are already asking when we can go back and find the elusive leopard (the only animal we couldn’t find!!). 

So I’d highly recommend Royal Madikwe for the highest level of luxury accommodation and customer service, food and drink and also for making the safari trips such a great experience (Ernie and Adam).

Amazing safari holiday with perfect customer service

We visited the Royal as a Milestone Birthday weekend for my husband and it did not disappoint. 

We stayed in the Royal villa which beautifully catered for a family of 4 and gave us ample space and privacy to enjoy our family getaway. The villa is situated right in front of a watering hole so there was constant wildlife activity. Elephants, buffalo, and a range of buck are  in abundance at the watering hole.

Meals were served at the main lodge which is a short walk from the villa. The food was   6 * and I could not fault a single meal! I loved how at every meal time they would have set our table in a different space in the lodge depending on the weather or mood for the day. 

We had our 2 daughters with us age 3 and 9 and they absolutely loved the special attention given to their needs whether it was milkshakes or art nothing was too much for the staff at the Royal.

Amazing!

We had an absolutely incredible experience at the Royal Madikwe. Cherie and Adam are great hosts and anticipate all your needs. They surprised us at every meal setting us up at different locations within the lodge all with wonderful views. The food that chef Zoukie prepared was Michelin star quality with fabulous flavors and presentation. Joseph looked after us most meal times and was the happiest and smiliest person I’ve ever met. Special thanks also to Happiness and Gift . Of course the stars of the holiday were the animals. We had 2 game drives a day by our ranger Ernie who was simply the best . His love of the animals and the park made our experience very special and it was a privilege to go out on the drives with him. We saw elephants, buffalo, rhino, cheetahs, lions, kudu, hyenas, wild dogs, zebra, wildebeest, warthogs, impala, giraffe, vultures and more. We were lucky enough to see the elusive leopard one evening too. Everything about this holiday surpassed our expectations and we cannot thank everybody involved enough.

Exceeded all of our expectations!

From the moment we arrived at The Royal Madikwe and were handed warm, lavender scented hand towels, all of our needs and wants were anticipated before we knew they existed!  From the decor to the staff to the food, every detail was paid attention to. Every time we showed up for a meal it was a surprise where or how they had set us up. One night it was by the infinity pool. Another day we sat by the watering hole and watched the elephants come by. It was all so lovely!
Our room was large and beautiful! Complete with outdoor shower!  Every night at turn down there was another surprise here too.
There were 2 gentlemen that helped us in the lodge. One is named Happy and the other is Gift. Need I say more?  
And then there was Ernie, our ranger.  He’s been in the reserve for 17 years and know it, the animals and the other rangers incredibly well! He bought us to see 4 month old lion cubs and a pack of wild dogs on the prowl. And he customized our days as it was only us and another couple at the lodge. He was charming, smart and funny. He made each ride an incredible adventure. 
I would highly recommend The Royal Madikwe Lodge. I’ll be back!

A Perfect Place

We are so pleased we found this amazing lodge.  Incredible food, lovely staff, amazing game drives, the glorious Sovereign Villa - all made our first safari trip so memorable.  We were so fortunate to see Lions, cheetahs, wild cats, buffalos, wildebeest, mamba snake, the white and black rhino, impalas, Kodus, giraffes, wild dogs and elephants.  A truly magical experience.  We all (especially Maxy) miss you Ernie!  We can’t wait to be back very soon to see the elusive Leopard and Cheetah!

A truly Royal experience

We spent 7 nights in the Royal Villa which was stunning…
The lodge is beautiful and with the waterhole we have a permanent game drive.
We have been treated “Royal” all the people were totally dedicated, kind and always trying to make us King, Thanks Sushi, Zouki, Shorty, Rasta , Gift, Pride, Happy….and of course the two bosses , Chérie and Adam who were everywhere.

We were impressed by the family atmosphere in the Lodge congrats to Cherie and Adam.
We had wonderful sightseeing.

Regarding the food our two chefs Sushi and Zouki were simply awesome.

We already did roughly 50 lodges in Africa…Royal Madikwe is one of the best.

Clearly, we will come back.

Thanks everyone.

Royal Madikwe – Small is beautiful

I stayed at the Royal Madikwe in early September, for two nights. It was an amazing experience. The safari itself was unforgettable, our safari guide, TJ, was very knowledgeable and made sure we got some amazing photographs, without disturbing the animals. The food was fabulous! Being a foodie and enjoying a good meal - the food deserves a mention as it was delicious! I was very relieved that all the staff took COVID protocols very seriously, I felt very safe and comfortable throughout my visit. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. 
A very memorable visit .....would definitely return. South Africa is a very special country - the best safari experience to date.

A very memorable visit

We stayed here in late February/early March in the Lenyalo suite. It was our first time on Safari and it was a fabulous experience. 

The lodge overlooks a watering hole, and the Lenyalo has the best view of it, about 25 yards from the terrace. Animals come to drink here all the time - mostly impalas, warthogs, zebras and elephants.  But sometimes more exotic animals like buffalos, and rhinos. One evening even a leopard passed through!

The room has a large and comfortable bed (with mosquito net), and a large  bathroom with twin sinks, tub and walk-in shower, and there is also an outside shower. The terrace is a large wooden deck with a plunge pool, sun beds and table and chairs. The room is well equipped with minibar, water dispenser and lots of toiletries.

Eating in the lodge is fantastic. We had our personal server for every meal and she was very attentive. The food is fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. Each meal was served in a different location of the lodge, and we were kept distant from the other guests further adding to the personal feel. And there are a lot of meals - you will not go hungry!

The management team are friendly and efficient, greeting you on return from each game drive with a hot towel and a drink in the evening. Our safari guide was superb; very knowledgable, with a keen eye and good tracking skills. And his off-road driving was first class .

All in all a fantastic experience that I cannot recommend highly enough.

A truly memorable experience 

Our stay at Royal Madikwe was outstanding. We couldn’t have wished for a better start to our honeymoon. The property is fantastic. The staff are so attentive. And the safari was like nothing we have ever experienced. I would return in a heartbeat.  Thank you to everyone who made this an unforgettable experience. We will never forget it. 

Unforgettable honeymoon

My wife and me travelled to many places around the world, but this Lodge is a place, which burned a mark deep into in our soul. We felt, there is no way to get closer to the nature and the wild animals. This extraordinary experience was accompanied by the excellent staff. 
Especially of Elaine, taking care of everything we needed. Pearl, (the better name for her would be Diamond) who served as in a way as if we were friends since years and Eva who opened for us the window to the soul of South Africa. The guide Kounrad was one of the best you could have. We thought he could communicate with the animals and they told him where they were. Amazing ! Not to forget all the other staff who served from the background.
Never in our life we left a place being so sad to leave !  Will come back soon.


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