Located within the extensive Madikwe Game Reserve is the incredible Jamala Madikwe, Royal Safari Lodge. This palatial lodge is absolutely outstanding, a property that provides the ultimate in luxury safari experiences. The game viewing is fantastic from the lodge and it offers complimentary dawn and dusk game drives with experienced guides. Not only are the Big Five found in the Madikwe but also more elusive animals such as wild dogs and cheetahs.

This boutique property is made up of five lavish villas. Each villa is freestanding, spacious and private, they overlook the wateringhole and are a fantastic place to view the local animals. The lodges each have a spacious bedroom, a lounge with fireplace, a dining area and a furnished deck with a private swimming pool.

Guests of the lodge can enjoy the romantic privacy of their villa however there are also excellent facilities at the main lodge. There is a swimming pool, lounge area and a fireplace for cooler evenings. There is also an elevated watchtower for a birds eye view of the game and an open-air bar. For post-safari relaxation there is a fitness suite as well as a spa where calming signature treatments can be experienced.

Dining at the Jamala Madikwe is one of the highlights of staying at the lodge. As a former winner of the best safari cuisine in Africa, the standard is extremely high. The food on offer is comparable to that of a fine dining restaurant. There are many different options for dining including the outdoor boma dining area or the star deck dinners overlooking the Jamala Madikwe waterhole. Enjoy a romantic watchtower dinner or the tasting menu (supplements may apply) to fully experience all this lodge has to offer. Guests of the Jamala Madikwe not only get to enjoy all meals as part of their stay but also complimentary local drinks.