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Makanyane Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve

Safari/Game Lodge

(8 rooms)

Luxurious accommodation, exceptional cuisine, welcoming service and thrilling game viewing combine to create an unforgettable luxury safari experience at the malaria free Sanctuary Makanyane Luxury Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

Situated on private ground within the malaria free, “Big 5” Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province, the lodge caters for just sixteen guests, ensuring personal attention and exclusivity.

Why Visit Sanctuary Makanyane:
- 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.
- 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.

Accommodation:
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
- 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!

Dining:
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.
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.

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> Makanyane Safari Lodge

Makanyane Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve

Safari/Game Lodge

(8 rooms)

(6 customer reviews)

Luxurious accommodation, exceptional cuisine, welcoming service and thrilling game viewing combine to create an unforgettable luxury safari experience at the malaria free Sanctuary Makanyane Luxury Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

Situated on private ground within the malaria free, “Big 5” Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province, the lodge caters for just sixteen guests, ensuring personal attention and exclusivity.

Why Visit Sanctuary Makanyane:
- 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.
- 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.

Accommodation:
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
- 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!

Dining:
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.
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.

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Reviews of Makanyane Safari Lodge

"Very friendly lodge"

Pamela Lamb

"The staff made us feel so welcome. Our lodge had the BEST view, and we had a brilliant time. Thank you Makanyane."

"Excellent"

Lizelle Van Deventer

"Lodge, especially the rooms are stunning. Food was excellent as well as the game drives. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Enjoyed the stay thoroughly."

"Fantastic"

Lynda Arnold

"Had a great time the lodge was very organised and the staff could not do enough for us. Would definitely like to go back. Please keep us updated if they ever have any specials on offer."

"Brilliant"

Kelly Taylor

"The lodge itself is magnificient but it is the staff that over impressed me. Garth and his crew treated us like royalty and made our stay unforgetable. Crispin and I can not wait to return."

"Makanyane visit"

Annel Bienedell

"The weekend was lovely. we had some car trouble where the people at the resort were wonderful!! Garth organised everything for us - they were great.

Although it is 5 Star and my guest are used to the best - we all the felt that a good South African Braai would have been great. The 5 star food did not go down well.

I thought the payments were stiff and then they cant give you more mushrooms? and no snacks were provided in between lunch we had to ask...

But in all fairness we enjoyed it and the people were wonderful

Thank you once again for all your help

Regards"

"Absolutely Wonderful"

Alison

"My family and I had a great holiday at Makanyane! The staff are wonderful and make you feel right at home as soon as you arrive! The rooms are devine with views over the river through you glass walls! The food is delicious and you don't want to stop eating the whole time you are there. It truly is a..."

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