South Africa Family Safari at Madikwe Safari Lodge

Last Updated on June 17, 2024 by sophibee

Your Luxury Family Safari

Madikwe Safari Lodge is a malaria-free big-5 game reserve & one of South Africa’s top family-friendly safari destinations.

Being a family-owned lodge, the staff strongly believes in quality family time, creating unforgettable memories in nature that get passed from generation to generation. Their experienced child-minders also allow parents to enjoy some relaxing time to themselves, while children are treated to an array of activities, both fun and educational.

Always Included

• Luxury accommodation in a suite with a private plunge pool
• All meals
• Teas/coffees, all soft drinks, and a selection of beers, spirits and house wines
• Minibar in room
• Two game drives daily with an FGASA-accredited field guide
• Game drive refreshments and snacks
• Eastern Madikwe Airstrip transfers
• Specified inclusive safari activities
• Complimentary WiFi
• Specialist activities such as Game drives, Bush walks, Stargazing, and Wildlife lectures

Why Book with Us?
Benefits are subject to change and availability at any time.
Nightly all-inclusive rates start around $2,250 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children)

The Lodge at a Glance

Madikwe’s wooded hills give way to savannah and Kalahari plains, roamed by all of the Big Five and countless other mammals.

Look up and you will see hundreds of resident and migrant birds gracing its skies. Coupled with the reserve being malaria-free, this all makes for a special place to explore with your entire tribe.

While the luxury of Madikwe Safari Lodge lies in having direct access to some of South Africa’s best Big Five safari experiences, it is also the pleasure of coming back to thoughtful comforts, warm hospitality, and excellent meals after several hours in the bush that defines five-star stays here. 

Family-Friendly Lodge: Lelapa Lodge

Lelapa means ‘family’, and this is exactly how they want you to feel – there is no restriction in terms of age or generation.

Many of the staff have kids of their own, so they know and understand what an unforgettable experience it is for children to be in the bush.

A lot of time is spent on the design of a kids’ menu of activities, which will keep juniors entertained, and parents relaxed. The recent addition of a communal pool will no doubt provide hours of enjoyment and simple relaxation, best spent in the company of family and new-found friends.

Each of the 12 Suites is spacious, comfortable, and ever-respectful of the natural environment beyond. Indoor and outdoor showers, a private plunge pool, and a wood-burning fireplace are just some of the added creature comforts to enhance Mother Nature’s subtle signature.

Each Suite is approximately 100 m2/1080 ft2 and has a double bed (convertible to twins), air-conditioning, ceiling fan, bathroom en-suite, safe, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and a range of deluxe amenities.

Two rooms are Family Suites, and have a second bedroom with children’s bunk beds and a sleeper couch.

What Your Family Will Love About Madikwe Safari Lodge

• Malaria-free game reserve
• The Eco House: Lelapa’s Eco House is the base for the kids’ activity program. While parents are welcome to join, this is kids’ territory, with a plethora of activities to keep young minds engaged and stimulated. This is also a tech-free environment (no phones or screens) as we reignite the love of nature and the beautiful wonders of the outdoors.
• Kids Safari Club: The Safari Club is a fun-filled adventure that transforms kids into mini-guides, as the children’s activities crew, explore the lodge in search of animal ‘spoor’ tracks, as well as surprise treasure hunts and other activities, like rock-painting, cupcake decorating and fun dress-ups, all of which happens around the Lelapa pool area. As the sun dips over the horizon, the kids all join the chefs for pizza making and movies under the stars.
• Family Suites
• Family Dining. Every mealtime in Madikwe Safari Lodge is one to look forward to. The experience for kids is no different as the chefs prepare an array of healthy delights for kids. Dishes are not only tasty for kids but are creatively plated to delight young adventurous minds. Chefs do their best to minimize sugar with loads of tasty fruit and veg, but of course, no meal is complete without a choice of treats!