The Madikwe Collection is new portfolio of lodges comprising 9 properties in the malaria free Madikwe Reserve in the North West of South Africa. The fourth largest in South Africa, it is exclusively accessible only to those staying within the game reserve and situated just 3.5 hours drive or 1 hour flight from Johannesburg.
The lodges vary from the ultimate in luxury, five star properties and community owned camps to affordable self-catering options, thereby offering something for both the discerning international traveller and the more independent safari goer. Many of the properties are available for exclusive hire to couples, friends and families looking for a unique venue for a private celebration or gathering. The Collection also offers family friendly accommodation with dedicated safari programmes and special in-camp facilities for children. Further still, both Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge and the recently opened Thakadu River Camp are community-run accommodations.
The Collection has developed a central e-reservations system making bookings quick, easy and convenient. This system will be particularly useful to those looking to make a larger or group booking as it allows them to see exactly what is available across the Collection and ‘mix & match’ properties according to the number of rooms required.
• Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge – ultimate in elegance and luxury – www.madikwehills.com
• Tuningi Safari Lodge – five star, family friendly – www.tuningi.co.za
• Motswiri Private Safari Lodge – chic retreat, perfect for small groups – www.motswiri.co.za
• Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge – a community owned luxury lodge – www.buffaloridgesafari.com
• Thakadu River Camp – opened in August, also community run – www.thakadurivercamp.com
• Morukuru Lodge – the ultimate in privacy, exclusive use lodge – www.morukuru.com
• The Bush House – a welcoming bush homestead – www.bushhouse.co.za
• Madikwe Farm House – fully staffed yet self catering with pool – www.madikwefarmhouse.co.za
• Rock Fig Lodge – a self catering lodge with own game ranger – www.madikwecollection.com
www.madikwecollection.com
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Notes to Editors:
Founders
William Stephens and Carl Trieloff are the figureheads behind the Madikwe Collection. Carl originally became involved with the Reserve, itself a conservation success story, 15 years ago when he worked with the South African government to regenerate the area. William has a longstanding background in South African property development.
For more information or to set up an interview at WTM 06 please contact Lucinda Lacon at Indigo Public Relations on Tel: 020 7386 2643 Email: lucindalacon@
