FACT S HE E T
Luxurious accommodation, exceptional cuisine, welcoming service and thrilling game viewing
combine to create an unforgettable safari experience at Makanyane Safari Lodge.
Situated on private ground within the malaria free, “Big 5” Madikwe Game Reserve in
South Africa’s North West Province, the lodge caters for just sixteen guests,
ensuring personal attention and exclusivity.
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esigned to have minimal environmental impact, constructed
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ine wines from the award-winning wine list complement
from local stone, wood and thatch and blending effortlessly with
exceptional cuisine created by the team of internationally trained
the bush, the lodge allows guests to continuously experience the
chefs. Meals are enjoyed in a variety of locations, from our riverside
natural beauty of their surroundings.
boma to intimate private meals in the comfort of the guest’s suite.
Hidden in riverside forest, the eight luxurious suites, each with
Makanyane has a rustic sleep-out hide, providing guests with an
glass-walled bedrooms, overlook the Marico River, offering
opportunity to sleep under the stars surrounded only by the African
uninterrupted views of the surrounding bush. The suites have
wilderness.
open-fronted lounges, private sundecks and spacious bathrooms
that can be opened to the forest.
The drama, mystery and beauty of Africa’s wildlife and cultural
heritage can be experienced on game drives and bush walks
The lodge has an infinity-edge swimming pool, gym, health and
conducted by expert, passionate field guides.
beauty treatment centre and lookout point with magnificent views.
ACCOMMODATION
EXPERIENCES
• Makanyane has 8 luxurious and secluded air-conditioned suites.
• Exhilarating morning and late afternoon/evening game drives
• The wrap-around glass walls allow guests spectacular views of
• Guided bush walks
the river, the surrounding bush and its many inhabitants.
• The bathrooms are spacious and opulent with roll top baths,
• Excellent Birding and Photographic opportunities
• Bush meals and sundowners
inside and outside showers and sliding doors that open the
• Spend an unforgettable night under the stars at the Sleep-Out Hide
bathroom to the bush.
• Pamper yourself with Spa treatments on the deck of your suite
• The suites also have an outside lounge area and private
game-viewing sun deck.
• Well equipped, air-conditioned Gym
• Inﬁnity swimming pool
• Wedding and Honeymoon Packages
Makanyane is all inclusive, rates includes all meals, house drinks and activities.
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S IX R EASONS TO STAY AT MAKANYANE
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“BIG 5” MALARIA-FREE GAME VIEWING
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LUXURIOUS SUITES
The spectacular 75 000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve
Beautifully designed and furnished, each air-conditioned suite has
is home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black and white
spectacular glass-walled bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom with a
rhino. The rare African wild dog (called “Makanyane” in the Tswana
free-standing bath and both indoor and outdoor showers. The suites
language) as well as cheetah, giraffe, spotted and brown hyena, and
also have a lounge and a private viewing deck, both with spectacular
a host of other game species are also found in Madikwe. The birdlife
views over the river.
is spectacular, with over 360 bird species found in the reserve.
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EXPERT GUIDES
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SLEEP OUT HIDE UNDER THE STARS
We understand how essential your guide is to making your safari
Hidden deep in the bush on the lodge’s private ground is a secure,
unforgettable. Our team of experienced, knowledgeable and
raised hide with a second-storey sleeping deck. Here guests are
intuitive guides will ensure that you derive the most enjoyment,
given the unique opportunity to spend a romantic night under the
excitement and interactive experiences from your time in the bush.
African sky, surrounded only by lanterns and the African bush, an
unforgettable experience!
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EXCLUSIVE LOCATION
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EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE SERVED WITH A SMILE
Makanyane is located on 1 800 hectares of privately owned ground
Makanyane has earned an enviable reputation for friendly, personal
which is reserved exclusively for guests staying at Makanyane. Game
service, outstanding cuisine and an excellent wine cellar. Fine wines
drives from Makanyane are also able to traverse the entire Madikwe
from the award-winning wine list complement the exceptional
Game Reserve.
cuisine, an exciting fusion of local and international dishes prepared
using the finest and freshest local and imported ingredients.
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IMPOR TA NT INFORMATION
MEALS AT MAKANYANE
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e are renowned for our excellent cuisine. Breakfasts are taken
with your guide and any other guests sharing your game-drive
vehicles so that you can discuss your safari adventures! The
remaining meals are typically private meals, with buffet lunches,
afternoon teas and a la carte 3 course dinners where you have a
choice of main course. Given prior notice, we cater to most dietary
needs and requirements.
All the water is filtered and safe for drinking, complimentary bottled
water is provided in all the suites and on the game drives.
All house wines are included in the rate.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
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akanyane actively supports local community development and upliftment initiatives. Guests at the
lodge can also participate, either financially or practically, in assisting impoverished local communities
through various projects and programmes, thereby also supporting the Madikwe Reserve.
Guests are also given the opportunity to give back to conservation while being able to interact directly with
wildlife. By supporting various projects within the reserve, guests are able to accompany Madikwe Game
Reserve conservation and veterinary staff during various conservation activities for a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.
HOW TO GET THERE
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By air: There are daily shuttle flights between the reserve
and Johannesburg International Airport.
The flight takes approximately 45 minutes.
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By Road: Makanyane is approximately 300 km from
Johannesburg, the drive usually taking between 3 and 4 hours.
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Detailed directions are available on request.
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Road transfers can be arranged.
WHAT TO BRING
• From November to March, light summer clothes are ideal,
although a light jacket may also be needed.
• From April to October warmer clothes as well as hats, gloves
and scarves are advised as the mornings and evenings can be
cold. During the day it is typically mild and warm.
• It’s best to bring neutral coloured clothes for the game drives
and comfortable walking shoes or boots for game walks.
• Swimwear, sun bock, insect repellent, sun hat and sunglasses
FORMS OF PAYMENT
are recommended.
• We have waterproof ponchos in the game-drive vehicles in the
event of rain during a game drive.
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Diners
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Visa
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Mastercard
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Debit cards
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American Express – 5 % surcharge
• A camera, with spare memory cards and batteries, is essential.
COMMUNICATION
There is reception for mobile phones and complementary WIFI is
available in the main lodge. There is a PC available for guest use in
MAKANYANE GAME DRIVE VEHICLES
We have a fleet of new 4 x 4 Land Cruisers and we prefer to limit the
the den in the main lodge.
GRATUITIES
number of guests per vehicle to six. These custom-made, roofless
all-terrain vehicles are designed to maximise your game-viewing
Gratuities are entirely at the guest’s discretion. Gratuities can
experience, safety and comfort. Subject to availability, private
be given directly to staff, left in reception for staff or added to
game-viewing vehicles can be arranged.
the final invoice. Gratuities are shared between all staff members.
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