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Designed by award-winning architects, Makanyane Safari Lodge offers genuine 5-star luxury in South Africa's Madikwe Private Game Reserve. Set on the edge of a ravine and overlooking a riverside forest, Makanyane accommodates no more than 16 guests at any time to ensure an intimate and exclusive experience.

Discover this wonderful malaria-free Kalahari environment with knowledgable guides and trackers in open-sided game viewing vehicles. Madikwe is Big 5 country and morning, afternoon and evening game drives are offered as are guided bush walks, Viewing hides that overlook well-frequented waterholes and even open-air sleep-outs on a raised sleeping platform.

highlights

  • Set in malaria-free Madikwe Private Game Reserve
  • Intimate & exclusive ambience, only 8 suites
  • Beautiful, glass-fronted suites with fantastic views of the river
  • Fantastic safari cuisine paired with great South African wines
  • Experience something different - the overnight sleep-outs on raised platform 

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Facilities

Large leadwood trees support the sweeping roof of Makanyane's lounge and dining room, making the Madikwe landscape part of every experience at the lodge.

This theme is carried through to the two rock fireplaces and the wide wooden decks that hang over the ravine and waterhole below - perfect for watching wildlife while sipping a cocktail or indulging in a delicious meal.

Other facilities that make Makanyane a 5-star experience are a well-stocked curio shop, a spa and gym, library, bar, wine cellar and heated swimming pool.

Upstairs, an air-conditioned den has a viewing deck that provides panoramic views while not far from the main lodge there is a secluded, tree-shaded viewing deck where you can enjoy a quiet drink.

Makanyane will make up beds on the upper deck of a hide set deep in the bush and overlooking a waterhole for guests to safely experience the magic of the African wilderness at night.

General Facilities

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    Spa
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    Swimming Pool
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    Gym
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    Internet facilities
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    Bar
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    Laundry service
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    Library

Dining

Makanyane's executive chef, Mauritz Greeff, uses fresh local produce and blends the flavours of Africa and Europe to create unique dishes served with panache on the wooden viewing deck or in the gracious dining room.

The main lodge's boma, an open-air dining area enclosed by reeds and trees, has views of the Marico River and it is here that you will enjoy delicious bush cuisine under a canopy of African stars, complemented of course by superb South African wines from the lodge's extensive cellar.

Luxury Suite

Makanyane Safari Lodge has only eight suites to ensure that no more than 16 guests can be accommodated at any time.

The romantic and secluded suites are reached by a shady path winding through the riverine forest; inside, rich African textures, warm earthy colours, walls of natural rock and dried tree trunks combine with rough teak doors and overhanging thatch to create a unique ambience while glass-walls allow uninterrupted views of the river and surrounding landscape.

Each air-conditioned suite has an open-fronted lounge and private sundeck and comes complete with a fireplace and overhead fans as well as a telephone, tea and coffee facilities, mini safe and a bar fridge.

Bathrooms have under-floor heating, a free-standing bath plus indoor and outdoor showers. Bathrobes, hairdryers, insect repellent, body and sun lotion, soap as well as shampoo and conditioner are all provided.

Luxury Suite AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    Ceiling fan
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    Fireplace
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    Mini Bar
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    Mosquito net
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    Outdoor shower
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    Private plunge pools
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    Safe
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    Telephone
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    Underfloor heating
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Hairdryer
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    Tea & coffee-making facilities

Activities

  • Bush dining
  • Game drives
  • Star-gazing
  • Walking safaris
  • Birding
  • Guided walks
  • Night drives
  • Specialist guides
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 31 Aug 2013 $440 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Sep 2013 - 30 Apr 2014 $535 Fully Inclusive

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

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Jehan Begg

Jehan Begg

Africa Safari Expert

"The rooms are absolutely amazing - made almost entirely of glass! A cup of coffee in bed while watching an elephant pass by your room, you have to see it for yourself!"

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