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8.8 / 10 Guest Rating

Madikwe River Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve R24, Derdepooort, Ramotshere Moiloa, Limpopo, 2876, Ramotshere Moiloa, ZA

Madikwe River Lodge - main view

About the Property

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.

All-Inclusive Rates
Indulge in included meals at onsite dining establishments.

Quality Graded Accommodation
Stay in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms with separate sitting areas.

Located in Ramotshere Moiloa, Madikwe River Lodge is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Madikwe Game Reserve and Derdepoort Gate. Make your reservation now to experience a relaxing stay by the river.

Facilities & Amenities

Free breakfast
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Gift shops or newsstand
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Parking height restrictions apply. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.8
Excellent20 verified reviews

Categories

Cleanliness9.6
Location9.8
Service9.2
Facilities9.0
Value for money8.9
Comfort9.5

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Kevin
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 6, 2017

"Great Location - But Something Lacking"

6.0

I've stayed at Madikwe River Lodge a few times before and visited Madikwe Game Reserve several times, staying at other lodges. I feel that things at Madikwe River Lodge are slipping a bit. It is looking a little tired (the rooms and main building) although nothing drastic. But what struck me was that they seem to be watching their costs closely. You now have to select your meals in advance. Nothing too wrong with that, but when they take this to the extreme and ask you to select the drink you want on your evening game drive at breakfast it's a bit much! Come on guys, do I really want to be thinking about whether I'd like a G&T or a beer later in the day when I'm having breakfast?! Just bring a cold box along with a selection of drinks then your guests can choose what they want at the time. That's what other lodges do, and what you used to do! Seeing my sole G&T lifted out of the cool box and served to me seemed extremely tight. On departure I asked for a bottle of water for my journey. However this was not given to me (remember I'd just spent £500 over two nights!), the bill was re-adjusted to add another £1 to it. This is the hospitality sector! Would I return? Of course I would. I enjoyed my stay, Madikwe River Lodge is a great place, and the staff were very pleasant. However, this place could be so much better. I suggest the management take a long hard look at what they are doing right now and start to think about hospitality rather than the bottom line all the time.

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Mr.A
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in May 10, 2015

"Luxury bush break"

10.0

Excellent location. Obliging staff. Good food. Staff from the General Manager to the cleaning staff made out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Fortune the game ranger was not only very knowledgable about the sightings but went out of his way to accommodate us.

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Gianluca
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Standard Room
Stayed in May 5, 2014

"Ottima struttura"

10.0

Confortevole,ben organizzato,3 giorni magnifici di safari con avvistamento di tutti i big 5

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Js
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 9, 2013

"Excellent"

8.0

Enjoyed our stay. Seemed expensive but price included 2 game drives all meals snacks and refreshments

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 30, 2013

"Lodge mit dem gewissen Etwas"

10.0

Wir verbrachten 3 Nächte dort. Wir schätzten die Ueberblickbarkeit der Anlage, den Ausblick auf den Fluss (inkl. der Tiere, die sich vorsichtig auf der gegenüberliegenden Flussseite zum tränken begaben) sowie die sehr aufmerksame Bedienung durch das Hotelpersonal. Das Essen war zu unserer Ueberraschung für einen solchen Ort insgesamt sehr gut und auch für Europäer schmackhaft. Die jeweils früh morgens und am frühen Abend stattfindenden Safaris waren u.a. aufgrund der professionellen Begleitung unseres Rangers ein tolles Erlebnis.

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 20, 2013

"Großartiges Hotel"

10.0

Großartiges Hotel in großartigem game park! Unbedingt empfehlenswert!

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 11, 2013

"Summer Break"

10.0

During our annual holiday in South Africa, we decided to take a quick break to the Madikwe River Lodge. It was a great experience with the most friendly and accommodating staff I have ever met at any resort/hotel. The facilities was great (luxury in the bush) and the game viewing was excellent. The knowledge of our guide and his willingness to share it, is commendable. Really a great place for a short break!

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Claude
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Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 18, 2012

"Nature"

10.0

parfait

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Indochine
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Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 22, 2012

"WEEKEND GETAWAY WITH NATURE"

8.0

It was a good night stay though I felt having a bit lack of the African Safary luxurious touch I usually had staying with some other Madikwe's Lodges. The best thing about this Lodge was the warmth and family atmosphere. Siitting righ at the balcony of the challet having a good coffee while reading a book, the sound of the River flow was extremely amazing and the River rounding the compound is truly beautiful. I would say I need some 2 night stay or more to fully enjoy the Nature. Safari trip was very good with a nice Ranger on a good vehicle (my best one so far). Hotel staff was friendly. Foods were good. I'm satisfy as my guest was amazed. I enjoyed having a large screen bath with no curtains here (hoping to see a Tarzan in the jungle out there), something quite different than what I used to experience. Go for it if you want a truly nature safary trip.

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Marie-Louise
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Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 2, 2012

"Råttor"

4.0

Råttor tog sig in i vårt rum och min man anfölls i badrummet av 2 stora. Den ansvarige lät oss byta rum men skrattade bort det och sa att det skulle bli en upplevelse vi mindes. Man kan inte låsa dörrar. Det är endast en hasp som lås till alla rum. Grannarna upplevde att personalen letade igenom bagaget.

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