Thakadu River Camp is a luxury game lodge situated in the north-west province of Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge is set within a ravine canopy along the banks of the Marico River. Thakadu River Camp has been beautifully furnished in Afro-Asian safari decor and presents materials such as natural stones, fibre, cloth and wood. Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge and babysitting is available at an extra cost. The Madikwe Game Reserve accommodation and camp is a superb open vehicle safari destination.
Whilst out on game drives, guests are accompanied by well-trained and informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters that guests will come across. Our Madikwe Game Reserve accommodation is available in luxury tented suites and there is a main camp offering an open-plan lounge, dining, and pool & bar area. Guests are able to truly enjoy the essence of nature whilst participating in a range of activities designed to provide the ultimate African adventure and soak up the elegant luxury and warm personal service that we offer.
Accommodation
Thakadu River Camp accommodates a total of 24 guests in 12 luxury tented suites. The tents are large in size, extremely spacious, and wonderfully decorated and appointed. Each of the luxury tents is complete with either 2 single beds or 1 king-sized bed, en suite bathroom with bath and shower, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, and a sliding door that opens onto a private viewing deck.
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Activities
Activities at Thakadu River Camp comprise of morning and evening game drives done in open safari vehicles, bush walks, animal tracking, stargazing, birdwatching and massage therapies. Game drives, bush walks and tracking are done in the company of trained and experienced game rangers. Please note that unfortunately children under 6 years are not permitted on standard game drives. However, there is a special one and a half hour game drive available especially for children after breakfast, where parents’ are welcome to join.
Spa
Indulge yourself in a body treatment and allow the therapist to restore body, mind and spirit. You will probably need a well-deserved nap afterwards so be prepared! Couple massages are available on request and are only subject to availability.
Subject to availability. All massages are done in the privacy of your room or on the deck. Treatments are available from 08h00 – 16h00.
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Facilities
The main lodge facilities include an open plan lounge, dining area, communal swimming pool, bar overlooking the river, and traditional lapa within the ravine forest. Facilities & Services include: Open Plan Lounge area, Reception, Dining area, Lodge Pool & Bar Area overlooking the river, 12 tented suites – 4 are family units, with extra queen sized sleeper couch. All with Indoor bath and shower. Each with own viewing deck, Traditional “lapa’ falls within a glade of natural riverine forest, Private Viewing Deck, Game Drives, Highly-trained game rangers, Traditional Outdoor Boma, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Power 220vAC
Attractions
Home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, Madikwe Game Reserve is the perfect getaway destination. During game drives, guests can expect to see numerous species including: Black and White Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog.
Whilst visiting Madikwe Game Reserve, Thakadu River Camp offers various other activities: Stargazing, Boma Dining, Birding, Game Drives.
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Thakadu River Camp Reviews
“Everything was perfect : welcoming, food, game driving, room, staff… We had a wonderful stay : the place is amazing, the room is clean and safe, the food is excellent (I’m French and I can be picky : here I have nothing to complain about :)), the staff was skilled and helpful. They make you feel home and unique. The game drive is excellent, we were with Kenny, we saw giraffes, elephants, zebras, cheetah and lions !!!!! We saw many colorful birds and animals, we learned many things about them, a very interesting and amazing experience !!! What a wonderful place to enjoy the wild side of South Africa !” –tribu_amiet
“The accomodation and staff were just fantastic. The lodge was romatic and beautiful and the game drives were unbelievable. We have seen the big five and lots more! Thakadu River Camp made our safari unbelievable!” –Moggre
“Spent 4 nights at Thakadu with my wife. Tents lovely and spacious, overlooking the river. Nice and peaceful. Deck with pool has a great view of the bush. Lunch time beers a treat. Game viewing was brilliant. Saw everything there is to see. Superb cheetah, lion, wild dog and rhino (black&white) sightings, amongst others. Having been to Kruger & other reserves many times, Madikwe is right up there in terms of game viewing. Our guide, Patience, was exceptional. Knew the reserve and its animals, fauna, flora backwards. Even her astronomy wasn’t half bad. Will definitely be back. Staff all very nice.” –Steve F