Rates inclusive of 15% VAT
• South African Rands • Subject to availability
Sancutuary
Makanyane |
1-3 nights |
|
Rate
per person
(2 people sharing) |
Single
rate |
Child
rate** |
05 May '22 to 31 Aug '22 |
R9
535 |
R14
305 |
R4
770 |
01 Sep '22 to 02 Jan '23 |
R13
360 |
R20
045 |
R6
680 |
Sancutuary
Makanyane |
4-6 nights |
|
Rate
per person
(2 people sharing) |
Single
rate |
Child
rate** |
05 May '22 to 31 Aug '22 |
R6
675 |
R10
015 |
R3
340 |
01 Sep '22 to 02 Jan '23 |
R12
025 |
R18
040 |
R6
015 |
Sancutuary
Makanyane |
7+ nights |
|
Rate
per person
(2 people sharing) |
Single
rate |
Child
rate** |
05 May '22 to 31 Aug '22 |
R6
200 |
R9
300 |
R3
100 |
01 Sep '22 to 02 Jan '23 |
R11
360 |
R17
035 |
R5
680 |
Rates are per person per night in ZAR
Longer duration pricing is valid for single & multi-camp stays
Rates Include
- Transfer to and from Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip
- All meals, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (house
wines, local beers, local spirits and soft drinks)
- Game viewing activities (2 daily game drives and/or game
walks)
- Laundry services, emergency medical evacuation and park
fees.
Rates Exclude
- International and domestic flights, and any road transfers
- Madikwe Conservation Contribution Fee,60
- Landing fees for Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip,
- Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities, spa
treatments, and all other items of a personal nature.
Please Note
All rates quoted are per person per night sharing and are
quoted in South African Rand and are subject to change without notice.
Accommodation is subject to availability. Please enquire for single
supplement, child and third adult rates.
Rates Include
- Transfer to and from Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip,
- All meals, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (house
wines, local beers, local spirits and soft drinks),
- Game viewing activities (2 daily game drives and/or game
walks),
- Laundry services, emergency medical evacuation and park
fees.
Rates Exclude
- International and domestic flights, and any road transfers,
- Madikwe Conservation Contribution Fee,
- Landing fees for Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip,
- Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities, spa
treatments, and all other items of a personal nature.
Accommodation Information
- Triples and quadruples are subject to availability at time
of confirming a booking.
- There is a maximum of 3 suites per night available for
triple or quadruple occupancy in Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge.
- An adult sharing a room with two other adults pays 75% of
the sharing rate during Low season, and 85% of the sharing rate during
High and Peak seasons (subject to availability).
- There is guide accommodation at Sanctuary Makanyane Safari
Lodge that can be booked at a rate of ZAR 2,250 per
night, subject to
availability.
Long Stay Rates
- Long stay rates depend on season of travel and the duration
of the total stay, starting from 4 nights. The total stay can be in one
camp/lodge only, or be made up of stays in different Sanctuary Retreats
camps/lodges anywhere in Africa. Stays in different camps/lodges do not
need to be consecutive, but must belong to one itinerary.
Single Occupancy
- All single occupancy bookings are charged at the single
rates listed.
Children Policy
- Children aged 12 and over are welcome at Sanctuary
Makanyane Safari Lodge. A maximum of two children aged 12 –
15 inclusive are able to share a suite with two adults.
Child Rates
- The maximum age for child rates to apply is 15 years
inclusive.
- One child stays free of charge, and another child pays the
child rate, when sharing with 2 paying adults in low season, subject to
availability of a triple or quadruple suite.
- One or two children pay the child rate when sharing with 2
guests paying adult rates in high and peak season, subject to
availability of a triple or quadruple suite.
- One, two or three children sharing with one adult in low
season pay the child rate, subject to availability of a triple or
quadruple suite.
- In all other circumstances children pay the applicable
adult fare..
Payment Terms
- A non-refundable 20% deposit is payable within 7 days to
confirm a booking with the balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
- If a booking is made 60 days or less before arrival the
full cost of the booking is payable immediately to confirm the booking.
- Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to
pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of the booking with
cancellation penalties payable to Sanctuary Retreats.
Cancellation Terms
- All cancellations should be made in writing. Cancellation
charges are calculated on the total value of the booking.
- - If cancelation is received more than 60 days prior to
arrival - 20%.
- - If cancellation is received from 60 days to 31 days prior
to arrival - 50%.
- - If cancellation is received less than 31 days prior to
arrival - 100%.
- Additional fees apply for cancellation of airline tickets
and other services, which will be advised as soon as possible after
receipt of the written cancellation. Special cancellation terms apply
for group bookings and exclusive use of a camp or lodge, which will be
advised at time of booking.
LUXURY SUITES AND SLEEP UNDER THE
STARS

Designed to have minimal environmental impact, constructed from local
stone, wood and thatch and blending effortlessly with the bush, the
lodge allows guests to continuously experience the natural beauty of
their surroundings. Hidden in riverside forest, the eight luxurious
suites, each with glass-walled bedrooms, overlook the Marico River,
offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding bush.
The suites have open-fronted lounges, private sundecks and spacious
bathrooms that can be opened to the forest. The lodge has an
infinity-edge swimming pool, gym, health and beauty treatment centre
and lookout point with magnificent views.
LUXURY SAFARI LODGE
- Sanctuary Makanyane has 8 luxurious and secluded
air-conditioned suites.
- The wrap-around glass walls allow guests spectacular views
of the river, the surrounding bush and its many inhabitants.
- The bathrooms are spacious and opulent with roll top baths,
inside and outside showers and sliding doors that open the bathroom to
the bush.
- The suites also have an outside lounge area and private
game-viewing sun deck
SLEEP OUT UNDER THE STARS

Hidden deep in the bush on the lodge's private ground is a secure,
raised hide with a second-storey sleeping deck. Here guests are given
the unique opportunity to spend a romantic night under the African sky,
surrounded only by lanterns and the African bush, an unforgettable
experience! Available for 2 guests. The Hide is seasonal and not
available in June and July.

A TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI
Summer Schedule: September - April
- Wake Up: 5am
- Light breakfast
- Game Drive: 5:30am
- Breakfast: 9am
- Lunch 1:30pm
- Tea: 4pm
- Game Drive: 4:30pm
- Dinner: 8:30pm
|
Winter Schedule: May - August
- Wake Up: 6:30am
- Light breakfast
- Game Drive: 7am
- Brunch: 11am
- High Tea: 3pm
- Game Drive: 3:30pm
- Dinner: 7:30pm
|
GAME DRIVES

Lion, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo and leopard are all here
in abundance, as well as cheetah, giraffe and both spotted and brown
hyena and you have the chance of seeing any of these species. Madikwe
is also the one of the best places in Southern Africa to watch the
elusive and rare wild dog, a fascinating species on the brink of
extinction. Travelling through Makanyane's completely private 1,800
hectares and the 75,000 hectares of the magnificent Madikwe Game
Reserve, your guide will share their wealth of knowledge with you, from
the fascinating private life of the dung beetle to the intricacies of
the wild dog's social system. There are two daily game drives at
Makanyane, timed to make the most of the periods when the
game is the most active, one in the early morning and another in the
late afternoon. The afternoon drive, after a brief stop to enjoy
sundowners, continues into the night, a shielded spotlight revealing
the nocturnal wildlife of the bush.
GAME WALKS

For an even more in-depth exploration of the bush, a game walk is
essential. A highly educational and uniquely enlightening experience,
your armed and experienced guide will lead you along game paths in the
footsteps of the animals, allowing you to feel the thrill of walking
through this wild environment. Away from the noise and disturbance of
the game drive vehicle, guests are able to experience the more subtle
nuances of the bush - the sounds, smells and textures of the
surroundings can be appreciated. The walks are planned according to the
interests and abilities of the guests and are a highly recommended
experience! (Please note that guests under the age of 16 years are not
permitted on walks. Guests over the age of 60 are required to produce a
medical certificate stating that they are fit for such an
activity.)
CONSERVATION
CONTRIBUTION
FEE |
PER
PERSON, PER NIGHT |
PRICE
|
Madikwe Conservation Contribution
Fee |
Adult |
R 165 |
INTERNAL
FLIGHTS |
PER
PERSON, ONE WAY |
PRICE
|
|
|
11/Jan - 06/Apr 2022
23/Apr - 30/Jun 2022
01/Nov - 30/Nov 2022 |
01/Jul - 31/Oct 2022
01/Dec - 14/Dec 2022 |
01/Jan - 10/Jan 2022
07/Apr - 22/Apr 2022
15/Dec - 31/Dec 2022 |
Madikwe to O.R.
Tambo / O.R. Tambo to Madikwe
|
Adult |
R 4 680 |
R
4 770 |
R4
905 |
LANDING
FEE |
PER
PERSON, ONE WAY |
PRICE
|
O.R. Tambo to JNB
|
Adult |
R 240 |
ROAD
TRANSFERS |
PER
VEHICLE, ONE WAY |
PRICE
|
Johannesburg to
Madikwe
|
1 - 3 guests |
R5 400 |
4 - 6 guests |
R6 250 |
7 - 13 guests |
R7 600 |
Overnight supplement (Transfers between 18:00 -
9:00) |
Applies to all capacities
|
R1 200 |
Central and Eastern Lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve to
Lodge |
Up to 6 guests |
R 500 |
Western Lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve to
Lodge |
Up to 6 guests |
R 800 |
Western Airstrip to Lodge
|
Up to 6 guests |
R 900 |
ACTIVITIES
|
PER
VEHICLE, PER DRIVE |
PRICE |
Private vehicle |
Per activity per day, up to 6
guests |
R2 600 |
Please note:
- The rates are valid from
01 Jan 2022 to 31 Dec 2022
- The additional charges listed are only a guide.
Some charges
may fluctuate daily and others are subject to change without prior
notice. Please check at the time of booking.
- Fares and seats are only guaranteed once the
tickets have
been issued - the airline reserves the right to cancel fares and seats
if the tickets are not issued.
- The timing and duration of flights and transfers
may differ
considerably depending on factors beyond the control of Sanctuary
Retreats and operators involved.
- Private vehicle is subject
to guide/vehicle availability and cannot be guaranteed.

CLIMATE
South Africa is a big country just south of the tropic of Capricorn,
but it is the topography and surrounding oceans that influence its
climate, rather than the latitude. Although the climate varies from
region to region, it is generally mild and sunny throughout the year.
Winter (May
– August) in Madikwe Game Reserve is generally
cool and dry with temperatures averaging between 3°C
(38°F) to 23°C (73°F).
Summer (September – April) is characterised by
hot and wet weather, with temperatures averaging between 25°C
(77°F)
to 40°C (104°F). The area is classed as a semi-arid
region, with 500 mm (19.5 inches) of annual rainfall. This is usually as
a result of short thunderstorms in the late afternoon or night time
during the summer months.
CLOTHING
From November to March light summer clothes are best, although do bring
a jumper for the evenings. From April to October warmer clothes are
advised as the mornings and evenings can be cold. The days are
typically warm and summery though. It’s best to bring neutral
coloured clothes for the game drives. A complimentary overnight laundry
service is offered in the lodge. Comfortable walking shoes or boots,
swimwear, sun bock, insect repellent, sun hat and sunglasses are
recommended. We have waterproof ponchos in the game-drive vehicles in
case you are caught in any rain. Binoculars and good cameras are an
absolute must
HEALTH
South Africa requires all travellers journeying from yellow fever risk
countries to show proof of yellow fever vaccination by means of a valid
yellow fever certificate.
The Madikwe Game Reserve is not a malaria area. Other areas in South
Africa are malaria areas, should you be traveling to other parts of the
country, please consult your personal physician for more information.
TIPPING GUIDELINE
You are travelling on an independent itinerary and the cost of your
program does not include gratuities. Tipping is a very personal matter
and should only be considered when our staff have gone above and beyond
for you.
Whilst tipping is entirely at your discretion, we advise US$ 30 per
person, per day. 1/3 of gratuities is allocated to the guide, and the
remainder of the balance is divided amongst the rest of the staff.
Gratuities can be added to your account upon check out, given to the
lodge manager for distribution, or given directly to the individual
staff members.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge prides itself on its personalised
services. Please let us know if you have any special requests,
interests, dietary requirements, allergies or medical conditions.
PHILANTHROPY PROJECTS
Local communities
Makanyane Safari Lodge actively supports the local communities in the
area. The majority of our staff are Tswana people from the local
communities, providing employment and advancement opportunities and an
exciting and varied livelihood.
Guests at the lodge can actively participate, either financially or
practically, in assisting impoverished local communities, thereby also
supporting the Madikwe Game Reserve. The Makanyane Children’s
Tree-planting Campaign is part of our programme where children and
their parents are involved in planting saplings in the reserve.
LUXURY, NATURALLY
Sanctuary Retreats was born in Africa with the launch of our first
luxury safari camp, Sanctuary Olonana, in Kenya, in 1999. Today, the
Sanctuary Retreats portfolio of luxury safari lodges and expedition
ships brings a much wider choice of our boutique adventure than ever
before – but our standards remain the same. We promise
adventure, enchantment and ‘Luxury, naturally’, all
delivered with a quiet, understated charm and understanding of place
DELICIOUS DINING &
AWARD-WINNING WINE
Makanyane prides itself on the exceptional quality of its food and
wines, adding another memorable dimension to your stay with us. Our
meals are skilfully prepared by our executive chef, Mauritz Greef.
Growing up in Cape Town, the food capital of South Africa,
Mauritz gravitated to the gourmet food industry from a young age.
Beginning his career under the tutelage of one of South
Africa’s best known chefs, Pete Goffe-Wood, Mauritz
discovered he had a talent and passion for creating unique and refined
dishes.
AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST

Sanctuary Makanyane has earned an enviable reputation for
friendly, personal service, outstanding cuisine and an excellent wine
cellar. Fine wines from the award-winning wine list complement the
exceptional cuisine, an exciting fusion of local and international
dishes prepared using the finest and freshest local and imported
ingredients.
MEALS AT SANCTUARY MAKANYANE

We 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 three 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.
The lodge consists of a beautiful main building and eight stunning suites, which lie hidden in the lush forest, offering spectacular views over the tranquil Marico River. Situated on 1,800 hectares of private ground within the 75,000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve, the lodge has accommodation for a maximum of sixteen guests, ensuring that each guest has privacy and individual attention. Makanyane Safari Lodge is located on 1,800 hectares of private ground incorporated into the magnificent malaria-free Madikwe Reserve in the North West Province of South Africa. Madikwe is 50 minutes by air from Johannesburg. Driving time from Johannesburg is approximately 3.5 hours using the route via Sun City and 5 hours using the route via Rustenburg and Zeerust.

Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge is located in Madikwe Game
Reserve,South Africa. The lodge is accessible by road and air.
There are daily shuttle flights between the reserve and Johannesburg
International Airport.
TRANSFER TIMES
By air:
- OR Tambo International Airport to Madikwe Game Reserve - 1
hr
By road:
- OR Tambo International Airport to Makanyane Lodge - 3.5 - 5
hrs
- Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip to Makanyane Lodge - 30 mins
An ideal way to soothe away the stress and strain of everyday life isto
let our highly trained health and beauty therapist pamper you. We
have a comprehensive list of Health and Beauty treatments, from
massage, aromatherapy and hot stone treatments right through to facials
and manicures, to ensure that there is something to appeal to everyone.
Guests can enjoy their treatments in the secluded bush spa, on the deck
of their suite, or in a variety of locations, such as our look-out
point, where the views can be enjoyed during the treatment.

|
SPA
TREATMENTS
Here is a full list of our health and beauty treatments:
- Body treatments
- Waxing
- Specialised treatments
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
|

SAFARI WEDDINGS
Whether you’re looking for an intimate destination wedding
for just the two of you or hoping to celebrate your special day with
close friends and family, it’s hard to picture a more idyllic
location to say I do than Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge –
a romantic paradise where the Big Five gather for your big day.
Whilst you soak up the untamed beauty of South Africa, our attentive
staff will work tirelessly to deliver the personal touches that will
ensure your safari wedding exceeds your wildest expectation. Their
raison d’être: to make sure your far-flung
fairy-tale comes true in this most extraordinary of locations.
WEDDING 'WOW' FACTOR

Picture yourselves celebrating your marriage beneath an ancient Tamboti
tree, on the banks of the Marico River or overlooking a waterhole.
Imagine being serenaded by the uplifting performance of a local African
choir or walking down the aisle to the evocative sounds of the
reserve’s untamed residents.
To be wed in Africa is to answer the call of the wild. And, with 4,450
awe-inspiring acres of private African savannah, Sanctuary Makanyane
Safari Lodge offers a rare opportunity for the two of you to exchange
vows in one of the best wedding venues in South Africa.
Wherever and however you choose to say I do we’ll help you
find the perfect spot that captures your hearts as well as your
imagination.
Together we’ll help create an exquisite wedding ceremony that
takes full advantage of the promised land around you in a way that
couldn’t feel more natural.
MAKE IT YOURS

When you choose Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge for your wedding,
you’ll have a dedicated member of the team to liaise with
every step of the way. What’s more, you’ll have
instant access to our carefully vetted shortlist of trusted suppliers,
from florists to photographers, who we have worked with successfully
for years. Same-sex weddings are also available in South Africa, and we
welcome your enquiry.
So, whether you’re looking for a secluded ceremony for two or
an extraordinary celebration which takes over the whole lodge,
we’ll work closely with you to ensure every aspect of your
wedding day is exactly as you would like it to be.
PRE-WEDDING PAMPERING

Thanks to our in-house beauty experts, you can rest assured your
partner’s heart will skip a beat as you walk down your
African aisle. From hairdressing and make-up to clothes steaming and an
ironing service, let our hands-on team take care of everything so that
you can just focus on each other.
For the ultimate pre-wedding pampering, why not take advantage of the
indulgent treatments offered by our highly trained team of specialists
at our secluded bush spa. With a bountiful menu brimming with
manicures, massages, facials and body wraps, simply choose whether to
soothe your body and mind from the luxury of your suite deck or from
another idyllic vantage point and enjoy dramatic views across one of
South Africa’s most remote game parks.
Whichever you opt for, simply lie back and let any worries ebb away in
the Sanctuary of Makanyane safari lodge.
A FAIRYTALE FEAST

After your VIP safari wedding, it’s time to savour the moment
with a gourmet reception that’s right for you.
Trained by one of South Africa’s finest food alchemists, our
passionate head chef and his talented team are on hand to conjure up
culinary magic and transfix your tastebuds with a unique blend of local
and international flavours.
If you’re celebrating à deux, an intimate meal
underneath the stars or a mouthwatering sunset feast in our open-air
Boma could well be on the menu.
Alternatively, perhaps you’d prefer a poolside candlelit
dinner for you and your guests or an authentic bush braai out in the
reserve, letting the flickering flames from the open fire cast
mesmerising shadows across the plains.
For a sweet finale, a wedding cake of your choosing is included in all
our wedding packages, whilst our sublime dishes are complemented by a
tempting choice of award-winning fine wines from our exceptional wine
cellar.
SOPHISTICATED SLUMBER

With just eight luxurious suites dotted along the riverbank, Sanctuary
Makanyane Safari Lodge is the epitome of romance.
Stylishly furnished and discretely positioned, each glass-walled
bedroom offers uninterrupted views across the Marico river and
surrounding forest, ensuring you can fold back your windows and enjoy
the area’s intoxicating natural beauty in total privacy.
Where else offers game viewing so exclusive that you can watch the
local wildlife wander past your door or wallow in the tranquil waters
below whilst you luxuriate in a sumptuous freestanding bath?
For a magical start to married life, why not enjoy an alfresco night
under the African sky. Cosy up in our secure double storey hide, watch
the sun set across the horizon and listen to the bush lullaby as you
fall asleep beneath a canopy of stars. Then, as dawn breaks, gaze down
on the Big Five as Madikwe’s abundant game approach the
waterhole below for a morning drink.
SAFARI HONEYMOON

Our luxurious lodge offers unparalleled opportunities to get up close
and personal with the local wildlife - making it the dream African
safari honeymoon spot.
And, once you’ve tied the knot deep in the African bush, your
luxury safari wedding and honeymoon blend into one. With incredible
wildlife viewing to enjoy on game drives as well as from our soothing
spa, it’s time to truly unwind in a natural nirvana that
oozes exclusivity, elegance and relaxed charm.
Sanctuary Makanyane is a safari lodge like no other. We look forward to
helping co-create the life-affirming marital moments that will stay
with you forever.
WEDDING PACKAGES

Fully personalised wedding packages start from
ZAR 25,000 and
include:
- Wedding coordinator
- A minister to perform the ceremony
- Wedding cake
- Hot Stone Massage for wedding couple
- African song and dance troupe
- Decorated wedding suite
- Sleep-out under the stars experience
- Private dinner & breakfast for wedding couple
- Sparkling wine & fruit platter on arrival
- Sanctuary Makanyane has eight luxurious and secluded
air-conditioned suites
- Malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve is home to lion, leopard,
elephant, buffalo and black and white rhino.
- Expert guides - we understand how essential your guide is
to making your luxury safari South Africa unforgettable.
- Sleep out under the stars - unique opportunity to spend a
romantic night under the African sky. Not available June and July.
- Exclusive location - Sanctuary Makanyane is located on 1
800 hectares of privately owned ground which is reserved exclusively
for our guests
- Exceptional cuisine - fine wines from the award-winning
wine list complement the exceptional cuisine