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Madikwe Farm House - Accommodation in Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province, South Africa

Madikwe Farm House - Accommodation in Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province provides for the cost conscious a cost effective option for families wishing to visit the reserve. It is one of the self-catering lodge options offered by Madikwe Safaris in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Set on a private farm bordering the Marico River, adjacent to the well known Jaci's Camp, the lodge is situated in a garden with a large expanse of lawn with its own private swimming pool overlooking its own private waterhole where game come down to drink. The camp is fenced so it is very safe for children.

Price: 6

Bed and breakfast

2 doubles 2 double/singles

The Madikwe Farmhouse is a private newly offered bush retreat for the exclusive use of families and small groups of up to 8 persons - sold only as a complete camp, it is ideal for 2 families and their children to experience the wonderful outdoors of Madikwe. There are 4 bedrooms, all with fans and air conditioning, 2 with double beds and 2 with double single beds. The 4 bedrooms share the two bathrooms. Wake up in the morning with the smell of coffee and wood smoke and the call of francolin. On hand will be your private ranger who at your choice will either do a walk or a leisurely game drive. The majestic trees, river and hills on the farm offer stunning walking areas. You can expect to see the "Top 10"in this malaria free reserve, including lion, leopard, large herds of elephants, black and white rhino, buffalo, hippo, brown and spotted hyena, giraffe, wild dog, and cheetah. Extensive plains game occurs, including gemsbok, tssebe, and springbok. Over 400 bird species occur in the area.

After brunch relax under the trees around the pool overlooking the waterhole. The staff and ranger are for your exclusive use during your stay, so you need to do nothing - just chill out and enjoy!! . Evening meals are around the log fire in the boma. Guests to Madikwe are promised the chance of seeing the Big Five (the largest elephant population outside of Kruger, both black and white rhino, the biggest disease free herd of buffalo in the country, lion and leopard), as well as the rare and endangered wild dog, cheetah, brown and spotted hyena and all other predators.  A multitude of plains game includes giraffe, zebra, springbok and sable. For birders, Madikwe is an unmissable destination with the latest official bird list boasting an incredible 340 species.