Rates inclusive of 15% VAT
• South African Rand • Subject to availability |
Per
Person
All meals and 2 Game Drives daily
Excl. Bed levy & Gate fee |
1 Oct 2022
to
31 Mar 2023 |
Standard
Tented Suite Single |
R7
750 |
Standard
Tented Suite Per Person Per Night Sharing
max 2 adult |
R5
165 |
Family
Tent Single |
R7
750 |
Family
Tent Per Person Per Night Sharing
max 2 adult & 2 children under the age of 12 on a sleeper couch |
R5
165 |
Children
under 12 yrs sharing |
R2
590 |
Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under
our special offers section!
Baby-sitting facilities available at R240 per hour
(maximum 2 children)
Sole use vehicle is available to facilitate families at an
additional cost of R4770
per vehicle per game driv
Each beautifully-appointed tented suite is furnished with an option of
two single beds or a super king-sized bed draped with a mosquito net,
an en-suite bathroom with shower, and a large sliding door which opens
onto a raised wooden verandah overlooking the majestic river scenery.
Additional facilities include air-conditioning, coffee and tea making
amenities, a hairdryer, digital safe, and access to AC power (220
volts).
The rates include
- VAT
- Luxury accommodation
- Two game drives per day
- All meals daily
- Welcome drinks and teas & coffees at meals
The rates exclude
- Beverages and items of a personal nature
- Park Levies
- Conservation levies

Valentines South African
Resident
Promotion
Valid 1 February - 16
February 2023
Get Romantic in the Bush...
Offer |
Inclusions |
Exlusions |
R 5 780
Per couple per night in a
Tented Suite |
Accommodation
All Meals and 2 Game Drives Daily
1 x private dining experience for lunch
or dinner
1 x Bottle of Wine, Romantic Turn Down |
Beverages, items of a
personal nature and Gate
Fee @ R180
per adult per
stay, Conservation Levy @
R165
per adult per day,
Bed levy @ R 10 per
person per day |
South
African Resident Rates
Valid form 01 August 2022 - 30
April 2023
Excluding peak dates Public
Holidays and Long weekends
17 - 21 March 2023, 07 - 10 April 2023, 27 - 30
April 2023
Room
Type |
SADC
Rate |
Tented
Suite
Maximum 2 adults |
R 3 276 |
Midweek
Tented Suite
Maximum 2 adults |
R 2 520 |
Family
Tented Suite
(max 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R 9 828 |
Midweek
Family
Tented Suite
(max 2 adults and 2 children
under 12 years) |
R 7 560 |
Cancellation
Policy
- Within 4 weeks:
cancellation policy with 20% Cancellation fees
- Within 2 weeks:
cancellation policy with 50% Cancellation fees
- Within 1 week:
cancellation policy with 100% Cancellation fees
South
African
Resident PEAK Rates
Valid 01 August 2022
– 30 April 2023
Applicable over Public
Holidays, Long weekends and FESTIVE period including:
Including 17 – 21 March 2023, 07 – 10
April 2023, 27 – 30 April 2023
Room
Type |
SADC
Rate |
Tented
Suite
Maximum 2 adults |
R 3 930 |
Family
Tented Suite
(max 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years) |
R 11 794 |
Terms
& Conditions
- Rate
includes all meals and 2 game drives daily
- Rates
excludes any items not mentioned or that of a personal nature
- Tented
Standard Rates are quoted per person sharing per night (maximum 2
adults)
- Family
Tented Suites are quoted per unit per night (2 adults and 2 children
under 12 years)
- Rates
excludes Gate Fee @ R180 per adult per stay, R80 per child from age 3
– 9 years old, Free under 3 years old
- Conservation
Levy @ R165 per adult per day, R82.50 per child per day from ages 2
– 12 years old, Free under 2 years old
- Bed levy @
R 10 per person per day from age 1 year old
- Single rate
is a 50% supplement of the sharing rate.
- Children
between the ages 6 – 12 years will pay 50% of the
adultsharing rate.
- Children
over 12 are charged as adults.


MALARIA-FREE AREA
Aha Thakadu River Camp certainly stands out from the crowd of standard
game lodges, as it is ideally positioned in a transitional area which
means it draws wildlife from two different, yet complementary,
ecosystems.
The beauty of aha Thakadu River Camp is complimented by a team of
dedicated and highly trained game rangers* who understand the fauna and
flora within the Madikwe Reserve. These professionals are skilled in
locating as many animals as possible in this malaria-free area.
Because comfort is paramount, this 24-bed camp, with its exceptionally
private location, assures guests of a tranquil, relaxing experience.
*Madikwe Game Reserve is a private game reserve and does not allow
‘self-drive’ game drives.
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
Home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, Madikwe Game Reserve
is the ideal getaway destination! The Reserve allows guests to book
exciting game drives and learn more about the area as they spot
numerous species
You may expect to find the following animals in the area:
- Black and White Rhino
- Buffalo
- Cheetah
- Elephant
- Leopard
- Lion
- Wild Dog
Madikwe Game Reserve accommodation and camp is a superb open-vehicle
safari destination where guests are accompanied by well-trained and
informative rangers. On your visit to the Reserve, aha Thakadu River
Camp offers a range of other activities for you to enjoy:
- Birding
- Boma dining
- Game drives
- Stargazing
BAR & POOL AREA
Madikwe Game Reserve accommodation is available in luxury tented
suites, as well as an inviting main camp area that offers guests an
open-plan lounge, dining, pool and bar area to relax in after a day of
game viewing.
Besides indulging in the elegant luxury and warm, personal service of
aha Thakadu River Camp, guests can experience the essence of nature by
joining us for a range of activities*, designed to ensure the ultimate
African adventure!
*Children under 6 years can join us for a 1.5-hour game drive
especially for them after breakfast, as they cannot be permitted on
standard game drives. Parents are welcome to join.

GAME DRIVES
Wake up in the true splendor of Madikwe River Camp, situated along the
Botswana border, and start your day amidst nature. Our game drives are
led by highly trained rangers with a vast knowledge of the fauna and
flora in the area.
Guests have the opportunity to enjoy early morning as well as evening
game drives where the chances of spotting the Big Five, are high. Both
morning and evening game drives offer completely different
opportunities and sightings.
Please Note: Madikwe Game Reserve is a private game reserve and does
not allow ‘Self-Drive’ game drives
EARLY MORNING GAME DRIVES
Get an early start to the day and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells
that accompany the dawning of a new day. Depending on the time of year,
morning game drives depart at different times.
EVENING GAME DRIVES
As the sun sets, an entirely new game viewing experience presents
itself. Once again, depending on the time of year, departure time will
differ. Evening game drives offer a host of wildlife: hyena, lion,
jackals, leopard, birds of prey and much more.
BIRD WATCHING

aha Thakadu River Camp offers game drives where professional and
informative rangers will gladly assist with educating you about various
bird species you may encounter.
Take the R21 to Pretoria, then north to Polokwane.
After the Zambezi road turno, take the N4 toward Rustenburg.
Once on the N4 take the R556 Sun City/Pilanesberg turno.
Follow the signs to Sun City/Pilanesberg.
Pass Sun City for approx 5km, you will come to a 4way stop.
Turn right at the 4way stop onto the R565 towards Derdepoort. Follow
the road for approx 9km and turn left to Bapong/Mabeskraal.
Continue straight (through Mabeskraal village). For approx 35km and you
will get to a 4way stop at the end of Mabeskraal village.
Turn right to Derdepoort. After 26km the tar ends and a gravel road
begins.
Continue straight for about 26km, you will pass through Molatedi
village. Once through the village, you will see a sign to proceed over
the bridge, crossing the Marico river.
Proceed for about 7km to enter Madikwe Game Reserve via the Molatedi
gate. The gate will be staffed by a member from the North West Parks.
Please turn right once through the gate and follow direction boards to
Thakadu River Camp. Please keep to the reserve speed limit of 30 kph.
Be aware of animals passing over the road.
THAKADU RIVER CAMP DETAILS
Location:
D53, Thakadu Gate, Madikwe Game Reserve, Molatedi,

Morning and afternoon/evening game-drives in open game-viewing
vehicles, bush sundowners and drink stops on the Reserve, visits to
hides. Regrettably, due to safety concerns, children under 6 years of
age are unable to participate in game-drives (shorter kiddies game
drives can be arranged after breakfast).
Game-rich country with Big Five (black & white rhino),
elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard) cheetah, wild dog, hyaenas,
hippos, kudu, springbok, eland, red hartebeest, giraffe and impala, A
paradise for bird watchers.
Thakadu River Camp is a wholly-owned Community-based Tented Safari Camp within Madikwe Game Reserve, which is located in the North West Province of South Africa. Thakadu is easily accessible by private charter or the daily Madikwe Shuttle into Madikwe Eastern Airstrip just 45 minutes from Thakadu through the reserve. Thakadu River Camp is 3 and a half hour’s drive from Johannesburg on the N4 via Sun City.
Federal Air operates a daily flight from Johannesburg International Airport to Madikwe Airstrip, departing at 11H15 and returning at 12H30. Private air charters fly directly to Madikwe airstrip, 25 minutes from the lodge. Morukuru Lodge is easily accessible by two-wheel drive vehicle on good roads. The driving time from Johannesburg is 3.5 hours on good roads.
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STANDARD ROOM
Maximum 2 adults

The 5-star accommodation in Madikwe comprises 12 x Tented Suites that
boast a strong Afro-Asian safari ambience and viewing decks overlooking
the Marico River. These spacious tents offer every comfort and luxury
with features including air-conditioning, hairdryer and power 220vAc.
ROOM FEATURES:
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Hair Dryer
- Patio
- Safe
- Shower
FAMILY ROOM
Maximum 2 adults & 2 children under the age of 12 on a sleeper
couch

Children are welcome in any of the 4 x Family Rooms, as these tented
suites each have an extra queen-size sleeper couch
Baby-sitting facilities available at R 225 per hour (maximum 2 children)
Sole use vehicle is available to facilitate families at an additional
cost of R4500 per vehicle per game drive
ROOM FEATURES:
- Air Conditioning
- Bath
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Hair Dryer
- Patio
- Safe
- Shower
- TV
Rates
are
- Per Person,
- All meals and 2 Game Drives daily
- Excl. Bed levy and Gate fee
- Third Person Sharing: Not applicable
The rates include
- VAT
- Luxury accommodation
- Two game drives per day
- All meals daily
- Welcome drinks and teas and coffees at meals
The rates exclude
- Beverages and items of a personal nature
- Park Levies
- Conservation levies
Children Policy
- Children: 0
- 5 years of age
- Stay free of charge only when sharing with two full paying
adults, meals charged on consumption
- Children: 6
- 11 years of age
- Pay 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with two
full paying adults
- Full adult rate applicable if occupying their own room
- Children: 12
years and older
- Occupy their own room and pay full adult rate
Where a child shares with 1 adult the adult sharing rate applies.
Where a child shares with 1 adult the double rate applies.
Children staying on their own in a room will pay the prevailing single
or double rate.
Babysitting facilities are offered ta R132/
sitter/hr.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations
will only be accepted in writing
- If a booking is cancelled after confirmation, a 20%
cancellation fee will apply.
- 45 – 30 days prior to arrival 25%
- 29 – 15 days prior to arrival 80%
- 14- 1 days prior to arrival 100%
- A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made
after the card has been charged.
Standard Rooms:
Maximum 2 adults
Family Rooms: Maximum
2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12 on a sleeper couch