Community Owned Splendour
Thakadu River Camp was opened in 2006 and is run by the local Molatedi community under the guidance of a trust and lies along the Marico River in the eastern section of the Madikwe game reserve. The tented camp is set upon a river bank, surrounded by tall trees and is frequently visited by wildlife (safely separated by an electrified perimeter). The main lodge offers a selection of seating areas for guests to choose from and a central dining area. The swimming pool and bush boma form part of the main lodge area and are easily accessed. The Thakadu team are very enthusiastic and understandably proud to be running their own lodge however it would be nice to see some of the community influence in the décor and food. Game drives are always a highlight when traversing the Madikwe Game Reserve. Little Thakadu is a smaller version of the River lodge and offers a more exclusive safari experience - a great option for a group or a large family. By booking Little Thakadu, you have access to your own private pool, a private dining area with personal chef and an exclusive-use game viewer. The 12 tented rooms are comfortably furnished and each has their own private balcony.
As the fourth largest game reserve in South Africa, covering 75 000 hectares, Madikwe has a reputation for its’ successful reintroduction of the endangered African Wild Dog. The big 5 are all on offer here and the reserve has a bird life to delight any bird enthusiast. Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few reserves in southern Africa that is malaria free. Located in South Africa along the Botswana border and 20 kilometres from Gaberone, the reserve lies within a transition region between Lowveld bushveld and the Kalahari thornveld. As a result the region is host to an incredible diversity of species from both ecosystems. Geographically the region has enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, which adds to the grandeur of the rolling hills on the horizon.
Thakadu River Lodge is ideal for couples or small groups. Unless booking Little Thakadu, the main lodge is not recommended for families with young children.
| RATINGS BREAKDOWN | |
| Core Ratings: | Sun Rays |
| Lodge and Camp | 6.0 |
| Safari Experience | 7.1 |
| Service | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 4.8 |
| Unique Rating | 7.1 |
| Conservation | 6.0 |
| Social involvement | 9.6 |
| OVERALL RATING: | 7.6 |
Enjoy Classical Music in Madikwe and save our Rhinos
Join us for a magical musical event under the African Sky in Madikwe and support the fight against poaching
On the 13th of November the Madikwe Collection will be hosting a 6 piece musical ensemble, including
members of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra,
for a live performance surrounded by the Madikwe bushveld.
. This event will be in aid of anti-poaching and R250 of each ticket sold will be donated to the North
West Parks & Tourism Board Counter Poaching Unit.
. The tickets will be sold for R600 per person and will include a 2 part recital of well known classical
music, a short talk about poaching, a welcome drink and light snacks.
. A cash bar will be open before and after the performance.
. Following the performance guests will return to their lodges for dinner.
The Madikwe Collection has created 2 night packages for the weekend of this event.
. Thakadu, Buffalo Ridge and Bush House: R4600 per person
. Tuningi and Motswiri: R5600 per person
*These packages include 2 nights accommodation, all meals, daily game drives, the musical performance and
R250 donation towards anti-poaching.
Reservations: The Madikwe Collection
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