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Madikwe Game Reserve
Makanyane Safari Lodge 
Makanyane Safari Lodge was designed by a team of award winning architects to effortlessly blend with the surrounding bush. The relaxed yet luxurious interiors complement the design perfectly, tastefully enhancing the atmosphere of comfort in this idyllic environment. The lodge consists of a beautiful main building and eight stunning suites, which lie hidden in the lush forest, offering spectacular views over the tranquil Marico River. The lodge has accommodation for a maximum of sixteen guests, ensuring that each guest has privacy and individual attention.
The well equipped gym and bush spa is just the place to work up an appetite, or to simply pamper yourself. Tucked away in the forest, this air-conditioned facility has all that you need for a gentle workout or more strenuous exercise. Alternatively, treat yourself to massage or aromatherapy from Makanyane's onsite masseuse.
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. Those reluctant to surrender to the luxury of their suite, can continue their African experience by sleeping out under a velvet canopy pierced with uncountable stars. To allow guests to experience the ambience of the bush at night, beds will be made up on the upper deck of a hide hidden deep in the bush, next to a waterhole. Our overnight hide brings you even closer to the sounds and experiences of the African bush at night.
Accommodation at Makanyane Safari Lodge
A stroll along the shady path winding through the riverine forest will bring you to your romantic and secluded suite. As in the main lodge, rich African textures abound, walls of natural rock and dried tree trunks merge with rough teak doors and contrast with the overhanging thatch. 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.
The suites have fireplaces, overhead fans and are fully air-conditioned and heated. The rooms also have a telephone, hot beverage making facilities, mini safe and a bar fridge. Bathrobes, hairdryers, insect repellent, body and sun lotion, soap as well as shampoo and conditioner are all provided.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
- Luxury accommodation in a double thatched suite
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, teas, coffee and cakes
- Lunch is included on day of arrival and day of departure
- House wines, local beers, spirits, soft drinks and mineral waters
- Spotlight game drives at night
- Game walks accompanied by an experienced ranger
- Transfers from the airstrip in Madikwe Game Reserve
- VAT @ 14% where applicable
- Visits to hides
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Rates Exclude:
- Telephone calls
- Wines not designated as house wines, imported beers and imported spirits
- Transfers
- Curio shop purchases
- Health spa facilities
Extra information
Activities
Activities at Makanyane revolve around relaxing your body and mind and experiencing the rich details of your surroundings.
Relax by lounging at our heated swimming pool, strip away the stress of city living with a massage or aromatherapy on your private deck or in our bush spa, unwind by exercising in our gym, or simply catch up on your quiet time by selecting a book from our library and settling down in our den or on one of the outside decks to read.
Game Drives and walks. An excitingexperience of the vibrant bush life around you, allow yourself to be led through Madikwe's 75,000 hectare environment, either on foot or in an open vehicle.
Watch the wildlife, oblivious to your presence, from one of our bush hides overlooking a waterhole or facing plains that stretch to the horizon. You could even sleep out under the stars while nocturnal life continues around your secure, elevated deck.
Weddings
Makanyane Safari Lodge is the ideal venue for the ultimate intimate and romantic wedding.
Imagine the romance of a wedding deep in the African bush, surrounded by the peace and tranquility of a truly wild place. Here, secluded from the pressure and stress of city life, you can relax, unwind and truly enjoy this most important day in the company of your family and friends.
The staff at Makanyane understands how precious this day is to you, and how everything, from the setting to the service, must be as you want it to be. We will go out of our way to ensure that your wedding is a fairy tale come true. Let us worry about the details of the catering, the flowers, the decorations, the photographer and the minister. All you have to do is enjoy your special day!
Makanyane is ideally situated for a dramatic, unforgettable ceremony, with stunning views of the surrounding bush. Wedding photographs can be taken around the lodge, in the bush against the backdrop of wide African plains, or in the cool romance of the riverine forest.
Conferences and Business
A computer with full internet access is available for the use of guests together with fax services. Satellite television and video are also provided.
Makanyane has air conditioned conference facilities for 16 people.
Gym and Spa
The well equipped gym and bush spa is just the place to work up an appetite, or to simply pamper yourself. Tucked away in the forest, this air-conditioned facility has all that you need for a gentle workout or more strenuous exercise. Alternatively, treat yourself to massage or aromatherapy from Makanyane's onsite masseuse.
Weather
The Madikwe Reserve lies within the geographical region known as the Kalahari Plains Thorn Bushveld Savanna Biome. Madikwe is classified as a summer rainfall region with the highest levels expected between November and February and the lowest between June and September. The average temperature throughout the year is a moderate 18 degrees Centigrade.
The summer months, between September and April, range in temperature from 16 degrees Centigrade to 31 degrees Centigrade. The winter period, May through August, fairs more temperately at between 2 degrees Centigrade and 22 degrees Centigrade.
