Little Madikwe Hills

The ultimate in luxury and privacy, Little Madikwe Hills boasts a 2-bedroom Presidential Suite with its own private Landover and game ranger, as well as a personal butler to take care of your every need! A well-stocked wine cellar, gourmet kitchen and entertainment centre complete the picture. Two additional standard suites can also be reserved to form a completely private camp, which accommodates up to 8 guests.

Mouth-watering cuisine is created by your personal chef in the gourmet kitchen of the Presidential Suite. You can even pick up a few culinary tips whilst you watch your meal being prepared! A luxury is being able to set your own meal and game-drive times, making this the ideal exclusive family escape.

The malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve is home not only to the 'Big 5’, but also to a wealth of other fascinating creatures including the rare wild dog. The team at Little Madikwe looks forward to showing you Africa’s wonderful wildlife and to fulfilling your every wish, making your stay the ultimate in privacy and luxury.

Little Madikwe Hills, the separate private camp at the recently opened Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge offers VIP’s, families and groups of up to eight people their own piece of paradise in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve.

Separate from the main lodge, Little Madikwe Hills is made up of one presidential suite which has two bedrooms and accommodates two to four people, as well as two additional standard suites next door if required - therefore enabling groups of up to eight people to experience the utmost in luxury and outstanding hospitality that Madikwe Hills has to offer.

Besides the verandah and plunge pools, luxurious décor and added touches in the form of outside showers, fireplaces, underfloor heating and air conditioning, along with concertina glass doors that open the room up entirely are standard in each suite at Madikwe Hills, Little Madikwe Hills has one large swimming pool and also offers extended amenities to groups of guests wanting to truly get away from it all.

All the sumptuous gourmet experiences are enjoyed in the Presidential Suite’s beautifully decorated and enchanting dining room, and prepared in the state of the art kitchen by a personal chef. Little Madikwe guests can even watch the chef prepare their meal and pick up a few gourmet tips, and the suite also comes with a small private wine cellar. A butler is on hand to respond to the group’s every need and a dedicated game ranger and game viewing vehicle means that Little Madikwe guests can enjoy private game drives at their leisure and for as long or as short as they wish – parents need not worry about their young ones disturbing the peace for other guests. Little Madikwe Hills’ reception rooms are also equipped with a satellite TV, DVD collection, as well as a stereo system with an eclectic collection of CDs – allowing guests to truly feel at home.

Little Madikwe Hills is ideal for families wanting to spend a special weekend together, and a permanent child minder is on hand for young family bookings – the main lodge does not accommodate children under the age of 10 yrs. Most importantly, the Madikwe Game Reserve is the ideal destination for families with young children, since the reserve is one of the few game viewing areas in Southern Africa that is malaria free.

The secluded environment and outstanding service is also an ideal retreat for corporate groups needing to get away and focus, whether with the objective of strategising, or simply spending time relaxing together as a team. There are Internet and presentation facilities and the outstanding yet discreet service ensures that corporates can stay focused on the job at hand.

Nowhere else in South Africa can groups be accommodated in such privacy and luxury whilst being able to experience some of Southern Africa’s best Big 5 and wild dog viewing at their leisure – creating a truly unforgettable experience that far exceeds expectations.

Little Madikwe Facilities

• Presidential Suite with 2 x bedrooms, and two additional suites which form a completely private luxury camp
• Little Madikwe Hills can therefore accommodate a maximum of 8 guests
• Luxury accommodation in private camp
• Two game drives per day
• Optional private walking safaris
• Three meals daily
• All beverages excluding premier wines from private wine cellar
• Tea & Coffee
• Laundry Service
• Road transfer from the Madikwe Airstrip to the Lodge
• Private Landover, professional ranger and tracker
• Flexible game drive times
• Personal Butler
• Personal chef
• Flexible meal times
• Open air wooden deck and private heated swimming pool
• Lounge, dining room, two bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms and outside showers
• Collection of fictional & non-fictional books
• Private Wine Cellar
• Satellite TV & DVD collection
• Beauty treatments in the privacy of the Presidential Suite
• Fully equipped gym in main lodge
• Well stocked curio shop in main lodge
• Malaria free 'Big 5’ game reserve

Directions from Johannesburg International Airport via ZeerustFrom the airport, take the R24. Continue with the interchange where it joins the N3 – Follow the Pretoria signs. Keep straight on this highway – DO NOT turn right onto the N1 to Pretoria.From the N1 South Roodepoort "Concrete Highway" or Western Bypass heading South, take the M8 off-ramp signposted "14th Avenue" and then follow M47/N14 signs. At Tarlton, where the N14 intersects with the R24 at a 4-way stop, turn right taking the R24 signposted "Rustenburg," which goes to Magaliesburg.

On the way out of Magaliesburg, fork left and take the R509 signposted "Derby/Koster" and follow the R509 all the way to Swartruggens. (Please note that it is necessary to turn right in Koster: the signpost "R509 Swartruggens" is on the right hand side of the road in the middle of Koster).At the T-junction just before Swartruggens, turn left onto the N4 signposted "Swartruggens" and then "Zeerust". In Zeerust, turn right at the third stop street into President street, following the signpost "R47 Gaborone/Madikwe Game Reserve". (The First National Bank is on the corner where the signpost is).Follow the R49 (this used to be the R505 north towards Gaborone for 85km and look out for the Abjaterskop Gate into Madikwe which is on your right hand side. It is clearly signposted.The above route is tarmac all the way. Allow at least 3 – 4 hours traveling time from Johannesburg to the gate. Follow directions below from Abjaterskop Gate to the lodge.