Overview

This luxurious lodge is situated on 1800 hectares of private ground in the 75,000-hectare, malaria-free Big Five Madikwe Game Reserve. Nestled in riverside forest, the lodge consists of a beautiful main building and eight glasswalled bedrooms offering uninterrupted views across the Marico River.

Guests can experience the drama, mystery and beauty of Africa’s wildlife, ancient legends and cultural heritage.

Accommodation

The glass walled bedroom suites allow uninterrupted views of the river and the surrounding bush. The open-fronted lounge with its private sundeck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the bush. The spectacular bathrooms have under-floor heating as well as indoor and outdoor showers. The wide, folding doors can be opened to allow the sounds and scents of the surrounding bush to join you in the luxurious freestanding bathtub. The understated luxury of your suite flawlessly compliments your untamed surroundings.

All suites have fireplaces, overhead fans and are fully air-conditioned and heated.

Those reluctant to surrender to the luxury of their suite can continue their African experience by sleeping outside. To allow guests to experience the ambience of the bush at night, beds are made up on the upper deck of a hide hidden deep in the bush, next to a waterhole.

Restaurants & Bars

Makanyane prides itself on the exceptional quality of its food and wines, adding another memorable dimension to your stay.

The delicious cuisine is complimented by superb South African wines from our extensive cellar. As well as offering classic wines such as Kanonkop's Paul Sauer and Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance, there is excellent quality, value and range in the wine list that is on offer. This ensures that for wine lovers Makanyane is a real treat.

Recreation

The species that populate Madikwe include lion, leopard, black rhino and white rhino as well as large herds of elephant and buffalo. The rare African wild dog (in the Tswana language, "Makanyane"), cheetah, spotted and brown hyena, giraffe, zebra and numerous antelope species also roam the reserve.

Rustic hides have been placed in certain idyllic locations on Makanyane's private and exclusive land. One of these hides overlooks a waterhole hidden deep in the bush, a favourite place for animals and birds to drink. Another looks over the vast plains, providing observers with an ever-changing view of animals moving across the breathtaking landscape.

Other activities at Makanyane revolve around relaxing your body and mind and experiencing the rich details of your surroundings. Relax by the heated pool, strip away the stress of city living with a massage or aromatherapy on your private deck or in the bush spa, unwind in the gym or simply catch up on your quiet time by selecting a book from the library.