Last Word Madikwe

• All drinks from the bar.
• Any additional activities requested.
• Airport Transfers (see "Directions" section)
• Any wellness treatments requested.
• All items of a personal nature (laundry, gratuities etc.).
• Madikwe Game Reserve Gate Entry Fees (Per Guest Per Stay - Rates may be subject to change):
  • Drive in Fees: Adults = R180, Children 0-8 years = R80
  • Fly In Fees: Adults = R240, Children 0-8 years = R150
• Madikwe Conservation Levy (Per Guest Per Night - Rates may be subject to change):
  • R520 per adult per night. Children aged 2-12 - R260.00 per night and children under 2 - no charge.
• Flights & Travel Insurance
• Private vehicles can be booked at R8,500 - R9,500 per day, payable directly to the lodge
• Babysitting services are available at R300 per hour, payable direct to the lodge

• All ages are welcome. 
• Children under 1 years of age pay R1,250 per night, a cot can be arranged on request. 
• Children aged 1 - 12 pay 50% of the adult rate.
• Children 12 years and older pay the adult per person per night rate. 
• A maximum of 1 child can share a Classic Suite with 1 adult. 
• A maximum of 2 people can be accommodated in the Classic Suite. 
• Should there be 2 Adults and 2 Children under the age of 12 travelling, you will be split into 1 x adult and 1x child in each room (Adult sharing rate will apply) 
• Should there be 2 Adults and 3 Children under the age of 12 travelling, the children can share the Classic Suite and pay 50% each of the adult rate. 
• Children under 6 are not allowed out on game drives. A 1-hour Kiddie's Bumble can be arranged at the Lodge. 

A brand new addition to the Last Word group, this well known & loved getaway with one of the most exciting watering holes in Madikwe! Complete with water level photographic hide for spectacular viewing!

Freshly refurbished to elevate the charming bush break into an oasis of creature comfort that still celebrates the years of laughter and connection, but that has now been transformed into an inviting and relaxing residence that encourages guests to kick off their shoes and unwind. 

There are five en-suite bedrooms. Four of them have private verandas where you can sit and contemplate the world, one overlooks the garden and waterhole with another having the soothing sounds of a water feature outside the sliding door.  All rooms form part of the main lodge so there are no unnecessary long walks to your room.

The  Chefs create a wonderful culinary repertoire: whether it is breakfast in the garden, afternoon tea packed with treats or a fire-lit dinner in the Boma under the stars.

All the Classic Suites are contained in the house just meters from the public areas and are appointed in traditional African decor. All are en-suite and have separate showers and bathtubs. Each also has its own private patio, air conditioning, work desk and luxurious amenities. Rooms average at 45m2. 

Madikwe Game Reserve is a Big 5 game reserve. Over seven hundred and fifty square kilometres of untamed bushveld. The reserve has one of the largest elephant populations, all the predators, as well as the endangered wild dog, black and white rhino, buffalo and general plains game. 

Photographic opportunities are endless, not only from the raised vantage of your vehicle whilst on game drive but also from the shaded serenity of the garden. The water feature and feeding log ensure a steady flow of wonderful bird life during the course of the day.

An exciting experience is an underground hide that borders on the very edge of one of the most active waterholes in the Madikwe. This water point is located close to the front opening of the Hide and elephants regularly drink from this point or walk right past the front of The Hide. Rest assured, that the roof, which is just above ground level, is reinforced and can carry the weight of any elephant that might wander across the top. The Hide is accessed from a path within the Lodge garden, or from the swimming pool, so guests can safely move along the walkway and into the tunnel without being seen by the animals and in complete safety. The front of The Hide has an expanded metal grid which is completely open and out of sight but can be quickly dropped if anyone is feeling nervous. The pathways, tunnel and hide are all lit at night so are available for use by guests 24 hours a day. Those guests with walkers and in wheelchairs can also use The Hide as the walkway has ramps that ensure ease of access.

Viewing of all the visiting animals and birds close up is truly spectacular and offers a whole new dimension in game viewing.

Enjoy relaxing in the large shaded garden overlooking the best waterhole in Madikwe. Lounge at the pool while staff take care of your every need. Enjoy a friendly game of cricket, rugby or soccer on the lawn. Two game drives are conducted daily in the Madikwe Game Reserve under the expert care of the experienced guide, take a walk through the private nature trail which is within the electrified boundaries of camp.