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

On the western border of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve and less than 4 hours drive from Johannesburg, The Bush House - Accommodation in Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Provinceis set in 75 000-hectares of premier game country. One of the original farmhouses in the area was renovated to create The Bush House, it's more than a lodge, it's home in Big Five country. With only six en-suite air-conditioned bedrooms a personal, relaxed and friendly atmosphere is guaranteed. The lodge has a lounge, bar, covered veranda and a rock swimming pool overlooking the waterhole.

Price: 6

all included

6  double/Twins

The Bush House accommodates a maximum of 12 adults in six ensuite bedrooms. Each room has a mosquito net canopy over the large and very comfortable bed, 220 volt electricity and air-conditioning. Children under the age of about 10 are able to share with parents on camp stretchers. Evening meals are held in the outdoor boma. The Chef produces a superb dinner, served under the African night-sky. Enjoy this very special time, sitting around the campfire, reviewing the sightings of the day, while a cacophony of calls from the wild resound in the bush. The rock swimming pool has a wonderful view of the reserve and overlooks the waterhole. Guests to date have enjoyed sightings of lion, rhino, wild dog, buffalo and tons of elephant, literally a couple of meters distance from their deck chairs. Cool off during the day, or enjoy a glass of wine at the pool at night as the floodlight illuminates the surrounding bush.

The highlight of your stay is going out on game-drives in open 4x4's in search of the Big Five. The rangers are highly qualified professionals, who enjoy sharing their knowledge of the bush, birds and wildlife with guests. At sunset, a table is laid beside the vehicle, and guests can alight and enjoy a much deserved "sundowner" in the bush. The Bush House has an electric game fence encompassing about 10 hectares around the lodge with a nature trail for guests to walk in the bush on their own, in complete safety. With over 400 bird species in Madikwe Game Reserve, this is the ideal birding opportunity. For the more adventurous, the rangers are qualified to take guests on Bush Walks in the reserve, observing the wildlife and even the Big Five on foot.