Last Word Madikwe ★★★★

"Loved my stay at Last Word. The staff are wonderful and take care of all your needs. My room was comfortable and serviced every day. The food was excellent, with plenty to choose from each day. The location is perfect, it is peaceful and has a watering hole that many species of animals visit each day. The hide is great if you want to photograph up close in a very safe environment. The twice daily game drives were amazing, with wonderfully informative guides and plenty of outstanding photographic opportunities."

Tau Game Lodge ★★★★★

"We recently visited as an extended family of 13, booking 6 rooms at the owner's lodge, Malta, which is the sister lodge to Tau and must be booked as a full lodge versus by individual rooms (or chalets.) The staff wow'ed me. They were the most kind and helpful people. We had our own private safari drivers, personal chef, bartender, along with housekeeping and support staff. The accomodations were beyond 5 star, total luxury! And the reason you likely are considering booking here... the safari drives... Silas and Rose took us on the most breath-taking rides and we'll be forever grateful for how wonderful they made this experience for our family. I have a nearly 4 year old and they customized rides for him, Tori also asked what he'd like to eat each day, and they all had playful banter with him throughout our stay, too. Oli made sure my wine glass was always full and they all truly made sure my heart was always happy! We visited Tau's main lodge for dinner 1 evening and for the bliss spa package 1 afternoon. The main lodge is also amazing and our spa treatment was extremely relaxing. Absolute must visit! I am already dreaming of a return!"

Rhulani Safari Lodge ★★★★

"A wonderful stay at Rhulani & hosted by a great team. Private Chalets lovely & food delicious & plentiful! Game drives most exciting, fantastic sightings & our guide was excellent."

Impodimo Game Lodge ★★★★★

"Our Love Letter to Impodimo ❤️🦁🐘🦁 Impodimo, how we are so grateful for the early morning wake ups before sunrise, the crisp morning air on the game drives, driving through untouched wilderness and hearing sounds we have never heard before. Impodimo, how magical it was watching the sky come alive during a sunrise or sunset...those shifting shades of gold, pink, orange and fire, reminding us to slow down and take it all in, and appreciate the moment. Impodimo, how we loved watching the wild animals roam freely in their natural habitat and sometimes getting so close that we could see the giraffes long eye lashes and the wrinkles on the elephants skin and the moment the lions powerful roar gave us goosebumps. Seeing life in the wild, reminded us of patience, courage and the beauty of simply being present. Impodimo, every moment opened our eyes in new ways. 'How blessed we are'... to forget all our worries and have a heartfelt gratitude for being alive. Impodimo, it was not only the stunning landscapes or the majestic animals but the people aswell. Watching our guide and tracker Sebastian and Mpho, celebrate every sighting with us, as if it was their first time. They weren't just guides, they became part of our story. Impodimo, you were exhilarating, restful, emotional, magical and heart filling. You reminded us that some of our best moments in life are waiting for us and still are. You stole our hearts and we know this unbelievably blessed experience will stay with us forever. All our love ❤️"

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge ★★★★★

"We had an incredible stay at Motswiri. The rooms overlook the watering hole, so when you are not out on game drives, you can still see the wildlife up close and watch their natural behaviour. The elephants and giraffes were really entertaining while we sat with a glass of wine watching. With two 3 hour game drives each day, there are lots of opportunities to see the wildlife in it’s own habitat and the guides are very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the morning coffee stops and the sundowner gin and tonics while out on the game drives. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We requested if one of our rooms could have something special for my daughter and son in law who were just married, the effort the staff made was incredible and added to the precious memories for the couple. Not much else to say really apart from AMAZING! Would highly recommend and hope to return soon."

Madikwe Safari Lodge ★★★★★

"Our days at Madikwe Safari Lodge were absolutely incredible! Was it a hike to get out there? Yes, but how else would you be on the reserve and have such wonderful opportunities to see as many animals as possible. We had such wonderful service from Frank and Olga, and Nico did a phenomenal job guiding us through the bush. The rooms were incredibly luxurious and optimized windows/viewing spaces--and the watering holes on the campus mean that you have even more opportunities to see animals while relaxing in between game drives. The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful, as were delicious drinks. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about the trip my friends and I took to Madikwe!"

Tuningi Safari Lodge ★★★★★

"A truly incredible lodge with excellent food, service and very knowledgable game rangers. We loved our stay and were very sad to leave. They treated us like family and pampered us like royalty. Heidi and Gavin are warm, welcoming and friendly. Heidi went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. We will be back."

Rockfig Lodge Madikwe ★★★★★

Jamala Madikwe ★★★★★

"Having been met by Federal Airlines staff on arrival from London, I was quickly transferred by minibus to their Private Terminal at O.R. Tambo Effortless check in, with a small lounge for drinks and food. Escorted then to the waiting Pilatus aircraft and just an hour later were landing on the dirt strip at Madikwe East. The Manager/Owner Rodney Steyn was seeing off some guests, so he personally met and welcomed everyone one of us upon arrival. Literally within minutes luggage was removed from the plane and loaded onto the Land cruiser, and we were off to the Lodge. The drive was a safari in itself, spotting elephants, giraffe and zebra and many birds on the way! Cold towels and a welcome drink greeted our arrival, and paperwork was swiftly dealt with. There are just five luxury Villas at Jamala Madikwe, so everything is very personal. The day's routine is explained, from an early morning game drive, lavish breakfast with food cooked to order, late afternoon game drive, and a stunning three course dinner. I was escorted to my Villa and shown around the inside and outside, having features explained. From the private pool, outside showers, complimentary drinks in the fridge, red & white wine, tea & coffee facilities, shower, bath tub with salts and bubbles for relaxing, a huge double bed with mosquito net (which i suspect is more for show as Madikwe is in a malarial free area). Ample power points thoroughout to to recharge devices. Air conditioning was not needed being early winter, but a hearty log fire was lit whilst at dinner. Comfy sofas to relax and read beside the fire late into the evening. Every conceivable item appeared to have been thought of, in fact I believe some guests are happy just to relax and watch game from their Villa, and only come out for dining. There is a well equipped bar where guests mingle before dinner in front of a large fire, a library and drawing room again with roaring fires. Every evening a different venue is utilised outside or inside the Lodge for dining. The cuisine is exceptional, in terms of quality and presentation. Complimentary drinks are available at all times. Tables are impeccably laid even with candlesticks. There is a small pool, sun loungers, suncreams, a gym, health spa, all overlooking a huge watering hole where game pass through constantly. A true spectacle. I could write endlessly eschewing the virtues of this establishment, but the one thing that sets Jamala Madikwe apart from other Lodges are the fantastic dedicated and loyal team of staff to wait upon your every whim. Nico the GM and Chef Jacques are at the top of their game. Lazarus was my superb ranger. There are so many other individuals that I could mention. A big thank you for making this my best Game Lodge in maybe over fifty stays throughout Africa."