The Last Word Madikwe is a lovely lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve where moments are special and remembered forever. The inviting farmhouse is a relaxing residence that encourages guests to kick off their shoes and unwind.
Guests have a choice of lovely suits that are tastefully furnished with king-size or twin beds with percale bed linen and fluffy towels. The suits have air-conditioners and fans, hairdryers, coffee and tea facilities. The bathrooms have separate baths and showers with a variety of toiletries. Some of the rooms open onto private verandahs while others overlook the garden and waterhole or have the soothing sounds of a water feature outside the sliding door.
Enjoy relaxing in the large shaded garden overlooking the best waterhole in Madikwe.
Lounge at the pool while our staff take care of your every need. Enjoy a friendly game of cricket, rugby or soccer on the lawn.
Two game drives are conducted daily under the expert care of our guide, take a walk through our private nature trail which is within the electrified boundaries of the camp.
Enjoy a drink at the bar after your game drive, delicious brunch or dinner under the stars or experience the amazing underground hide where birds and animals can be viewed drinking at the very edge of the waterhole; the dust of the elephant herds, the closeness of the rhino, the fleeting glimpse of the leopard or the massive power of the buffalo. It could be the luxuries, the sumptuous bushveld cuisine, the service so close you only have to lift a finger or the whole experience rather than a single sighting that will have guests visit The Last Word Madikwe again and again.
In Room Facilities:
Classic Suites:
* Wi-Fi * Non-smoking
* Sitting area
* Air conditioning
* Desk
* Cleaning service
* Safe
* Ceiling fan
* Converters / voltage adaptors
* Wake-up calls
* Turn down service
* Bathroom amenities
* Hairdryer
* Separate tub and shower
* Bathrobe
* Slippers
* Coffee / tea facilities
* Patio
* Balcony
* Outdoor furniture.
Establishment Facilities:
* Library
* Bar / Lounge
* Children’s play area
* Secured parking
* Gym
* Free parking
* Laundry service
* Outdoor Pool
* Room service
* BBQ / Picnic area
* Wi-Fi.
Madikwe Game Reserve is a malaria free Big 5 game reserve. Imagine over seven hundred and fifty square kilometers of untamed bushveld the way it was long before man interfered. The Madikwe Game Reserve, situated in the North West Province of South Africa and run by the North West Parks and Tourism Board, reclaimed over seventy five thousand hectares of farmland and turned it into a wild life sanctuary that has become home to a wonderful variety of Africa’s animals. Guests visiting Madikwe have the opportunity to witness this wonderful interaction of game in one of the finest conservation areas in the continent. The reserve has one of the largest elephant populations, all the predators, as well as the endangered wild dog, black and white rhino, buffalo and general plains game. Bird life is abundant. Photographic opportunities are endless, not only from the raised vantage of your vehicle whilst on game drive but also from the shaded serenity of the garden. Our water feature and feeding log ensure a steady flow of wonderful bird life during the course of the day.
* Game drives
* Game viewing
* Star gazing
* Bird watching
* Entomology.
The air-conditioned suite contains a king-size bed and an extra single bed or cot can be added on request. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. Tea and coffee facilities, a desk and Wi-Fi are available and the room opens onto a patio.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 28 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
Self Drive
From O.R. Tambo International Airport: Please do not use Google maps as they recommends routes on dirt roads that are in bad condition. Kindly use our directions. 1. Head south on O.R. Tambo Airport Rd, covering a distance of 850 meters. 2. Take a left turn onto the R21 N ramp, heading towards City Center/Kempton Park/Pretoria, and travel for 800 meters. 3. Merge onto the R21, a toll road, and continue for 19.3 kilometers. 4. Keep to the right to stay on the R21 for another 16.2 kilometers. 5. Take exit 134 towards N1 N, following the sign for Polokwane, and continue on the toll road for 2.2 kilometers. 6. Merge onto the N1, still on the toll road, and travel for 20.6 kilometers. 7. Take exit 156 for N4 towards Rustenburg, covering 1.5 kilometers on the toll road. 8. Continue onto the N4, a toll road, for 1.2 kilometers. 9. Stay on the right to continue on the N4 towards Rustenburg/Zeerust for a distance of 234 kilometers. 10. Make a right turn onto President St/R49, following the sign towards Kopfontein/Gaborone, and continue on R49 for 92.1 kilometers. 11. At a distance of exactly 7 kilometers from the first gate, turn right at the Wonderboom Gate. 12. Follow the R49 road until you spot The Last Word Madikwe sign board, located approximately 300 meters along the gravel road. 13. Turn left at this point and proceed through our gate. 14. Follow the road to reach the reception area. 15. It is advised to adhere to the speed limit when passing through small villages, as there are frequent speed traps along the R47/R49 route.
Charter Flights
There is a daily charter flight into Madikwe Game Reserve from OR Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport.
- We welcome kids of all ages.
- Babysitting facilities on offer
- Children under six years of age not permitted to join mom and dad on game drives, unless the lodge is booked out exclusively
