THAKADU RIVER CAMP

THAKADU RIVER CAMP

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
North West, Luxury Tented Lodge

Thakadu River Camp is a 4 star tented safari lodge in the Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve, a prime malaria free safari destination in South Africa.

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Thakadu River Camp in Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province, is a 4 star luxury tented safari lodge, malaria free and located in a top Big 5 safari destination.

Set within the riverine canopy along the banks of the Marico River in the eastern sector of the Madikwe Game Reserve, privacy and comfort are paramount to Thakadu, with its exceptionally private location, assuring guests of a tranquil, relaxing safari experience.

Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in North West Province against the Botswana border, 90 km north of Zeerust and about four hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. It is one of South Africa's prime safari destinations.

ACCOMMODATION

Thakadu River Camp accommodates 24 guests and the accommodation comprises 12 air-conditioned tented suites, each with its own viewing deck overlooking the Marico River.

These spacious luxury tents offer every comfort, and wonderfully decorated. Children are welcome and of the 12 tented suites, 4 are family units, each with an extra queen-size sleeper couch catering for children.

THE LODGE

The lodge comprises an open-plan lounge, dining and reception areas which are warm and welcoming and an oasis within the African bushveld. The attractive bar and pool area is the perfect spot to unwind and relax.

The lodge has been carefully constructed to blend into its surroundings, with the use of wood and thatched roofs. A traditional Lapa falls within a glade of natural riverine forest and is the perfect space to enjoy the panoramic views.

Lodge Facilities:

Open Plan Lounge Area
Reception
Dining Area
Lodge Pool & Bar Area overlooking the river
Traditional “Lapa’ falls within a glade of natural riverine forest
Private Viewing Deck

ACTIVITIES

Guests have the opportunity to enjoy early morning as well as evening game drives. Both morning and evening game drives offer completely different opportunities and sightings.

During game drives, guests can expect to see numerous species including Black and White Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Madikwe’s famous Wild Dogs.

Guests are accompanied by well-trained and informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters that guests will come across.

Whilst visiting Madikwe Game Reserve, Thakadu River Camp offers various other activities such as Stargazing, Boma Dining and Birding.

SPA TREATMENTS

Pamper yourself with a spa massage treatment which can be enjoyed on your personal deck, or on the camps main deck, both overlooking the stunning reserve.

CHILDREN

Thakadu River Camp welcomes children of all ages. Please note that children under 6 years are not permitted on standard game drives. However, there is a special one-and-a-half hour game drive especially for children after breakfast, where parents are welcome to join.

WILDLIFE, BIRDLIFE & NATURE

Madikwe’s location close to the edge of the Kalahari Desert means there’s an overlap of a number of species, offering visitors greater viewing diversity.

In addition to boasting the sought-after Big 5 African species of lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant and rhino (both black and white). Madikwe is also home to hippo, giraffe, wild dog, hyena (spotted and brown) and cheetah. Cheetah, wild dog, brown hyena and black rhino are the most endangered species.

The reserve supports a number of large antelope species, such as eland, gemsbok, sable and nyala, to name but a few. Smaller antelope species such as springbok, oribi, duiker and klipspringer also abound.

Smaller animals to be found include the honey badger, otter, serval, fox, meerkat, antbear, baboon, porcupine, warthog, bush baby and hedgehog, amongst many others.

The highly endangered African wild dog packs are flourishing in the reserve. The dogs are extremely active and as such need to make on average a kill a day to keep their energy levels up. The wild dogs in Madikwe Game Reserve are accustomed to safari vehicles, offering wonderful photographic opportunities.

Birds are attracted by tree species such as the shepherd’s tree, weeping wattle and marula, as well as the range of wild grasses, making Madikwe a bird watchers' paradise. More than 340 bird species have been recorded in Madikwe Game Reserve.

LOCATION

Thakadu River Camp is situated in North West Province and about 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg, or about an hour's flight.

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