Madikwe River Lodge by Dream Resorts
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Madikwe River Lodge by Dream Resorts
Lodge
R24 Madikwe Game Reserve Derdepooort, Zeerust, North West, 2874, South Africa
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Located in Ramotshere Moiloa, Madikwe River Lodge is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Madikwe Game Reserve and Derdepoort Gate. This lodge is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Tshukudu Dam and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Wonderboom Gate.Show More
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Children's pool
Childcare service
Private parkingFree
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Hiking
Luggage storage
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Property Description
Located in Ramotshere Moiloa, Madikwe River Lodge is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Madikwe Game Reserve and Derdepoort Gate. This lodge is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Tshukudu Dam and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Wonderboom Gate.
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4.2/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.2
Amenities4.2
Location4.2
Service4.2
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Derdepoort Gate
(4.0 km)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
7
Deluxe Family Room
1 sofa bed and 1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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1
Deluxe Chalet
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Electric fan
Private entrance
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5
Luxury Deluxe Room
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews
4.2/5
Very Good
23 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.2
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.2
- Service4.2
Average for similar properties in Zeerust
Guest User
March 16, 2025
The Reservation or accounting department is unable to pay back the money for a cancelled booking. The Lodge cancelled due to the flooding but did not pay back for now 3 weeks. They did also not help in getting an alternative booking in one of the many good Lodges in Madikwe. Worst service ever seen in Madikwe over many years.
Guest User
February 16, 2025
The staff were AMAZING, from reception, to management to waiters and cleaners. All extremely accommodating, smiley and client focused. Cannot fault Them at all. As for the rest, the place is very tired and needs quite a lot of work. The eating area needs a good re-do and there is very little place to just sit and chill, so I’d the. Weather is not great you are stuck in your room for most of the time and that also needs a fresh coat of paint, carpets etc. bathroom although clean, is not up to scratch. The area around the rooms need the grass to be cut and neatened up. Our air conditioner condenser exploded during the night and this was purely due to lack of Maintenance. The food was very average except for the last night when we had a served meal. The Lodge shop was almost empty to buying momentos was out of the question. They need to pull their socks up or they will be out of business
Guest User
December 9, 2024
We were lucky enough to spend 4 nights at River Lodge and our stay was incredible! We have been lucky enough to stay at many different safari accommodations and this was on of our most memorable. Our riverside accommodation had many different visitors to delight us between game drives. The food was plentiful and service was always with a smile. The game reserve has a diverse range of habitats and wildlife. Guides in the reserve work together to give you the best opportunities to view the wildlife. We will definitely be back.
Guest User
November 2, 2024
We had an unforgettable stay at Madikwe River Lodge, our guide Gerry was very knowledgable, we saw sooo much of the local wildlife including all of the Big 5 within the first couple of game drives! The staff at the Lodge were friendly, helpful and really made our stay memorable. Great food too - especially the evening Boma!
Guest User
October 16, 2024
We stayed in this lodge for 4 nights and had a truly unique and amazing experience. The lodge has a great location, superb cottages and (large quantities of) amazing food. But I definitely need to give a thumbs up to its staff who went the extra mile to make our stay an experience to remember. Especially our guide and driver Jerry who is most likely the best wildlife spotter I've met in all my safaris. He showed us what it means to have "bush eyes" which resulted in a lot of unique wildlife sightings.
Guest User
October 14, 2024
I love Madikwe. This is my fourth trip there. We like to choose a different lodge each time and Madikwe River Lodge was the choice this year. Situated on the river bank, we were able to watch Elephants, Warthogs and Impala come to drink and wallow. The lodge itself was similar to most others, open plan, lots of places to sit. Perhaps a little tired with some of the walkways and stairs needing some work as they could be trip hazards. The rock pool also needs work as it was not easy to get in or out of, but was lovely to sit in the sun and commune with the visiting warthogs. The staff were wonderful, the food delicious, the bush breakfast that we had asked about but were unsure of the availability, was a great surprise and really wonderful, thanks to all the hard work by the staff. Our guide/ranger/entertainer, Takura (aka Charles), was absolutely the best. So knowledgeable, so good at finding animals. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended.
Guest User
September 23, 2024
My three sisters and I went there for a celebration of my birthday, and thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The Safari was quite phenomenal, seeing the big 5, twice in 2 days! Jerry our guide was exceptional! The staff at the lodge were so pleasant and friendly and helpful! We can’t name them all as there were too many good staff to mention and I’d hate to miss out on someone! Would highly recommend to friends and family to visit!
Guest User
September 2, 2024
No info given on check in (game drive times, meal times, can you drink the tap water? etc) and we weren’t shown to our room so we had to hunt for it ourselves. The bathroom was dirty and the towels torn. The staff struggled to manage a group booking. Not enough game vehicles to take us all so we had to overload the vehicles and all squash to fit everyone. The one game guide Jerry was so rude, didn’t communicate with us, ignored our questions, didn’t offer us the poncho blankets on a freezing morning drive, and didn’t even let us stop for a quick bush coffee to warm up which is supposed to be included on the drives. The curio shop shelves are completely empty. The chef in the morning struggled to make a fried egg, and the coffee was awful! Bedding substandard and bed was rock hard. Madikwe itself was amazing and the sightings spectacular so I would visit again, but definitely not stay at this lodge.
Guest User
July 20, 2024
I have stayed at Tau game lodge in Madikwe many times and wanted to stay at a lodge on the east side of the reserve so I could see hippo. Madikwe River Lodge was surprisingly inexpensive compared to other lodges. There was confusion when trying to book my FederalAir flight through the River Lodge - they were unable to help me but eventually I was able to book with Federal Air directly. The lodge is a totally different scale to Tau and appreciated the small more intimate atmosphere. My room was perfect with a lovely bath and overall the same quality as Tau, the food was good but not great (compared to Tau), however the staff were all wonderful! The game drives were excellent and you see the same animals/birds at Madikwe whether you stay at a $1500 a night lodge or $500 a night lodge! I would recommend this lodge and in my current research for booking a stay in April 2025 is half the cost of Tau! To be clear, I love the Tau lodge and everything about it but Madikwe River Lodge is a gem!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Children's pool
Childcare service
Additional charge
Private parking
Free
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Hiking
Luggage storage
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Pool with view
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Business Services
Wedding service
Multimedia display system
Front Desk Services
Safe at front desk
VIP check-in service
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Lobby bar
Public Areas
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Activities
Eco tours
Cleaning Services
Ironing service
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's pool
Children's meals available
Childcare service
Additional charge
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Smoke detector
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: 03:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–17:00
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Managed by a Private Host
This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 16
Located in Ramotshere Moiloa, Madikwe River Lodge is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Madikwe Game Reserve and Derdepoort Gate. This lodge is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Tshukudu Dam and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Wonderboom Gate.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Retaurant serving guests of Madikwe River Lodge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Retaurant serving guests of Madikwe River Lodge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.