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MADIKela
The Place of the Rising Sun
Your South African Safari, 2026/2027 Promo!
8 Days / 7 Nights • 2026/2027 Season
$1,990 per person
Children under 17: $800
Promo ends September 7, 2026
Spend eight unforgettable days experiencing South Africa with your accommodations, meals, transportation, and signature safari experiences arranged for you.
Your Safari Includes
Wildlife & Experiences
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Big Five game drive
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Elephant interaction
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Big cat experience
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Night safari walks
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Daily Game Drives
Stay & Convenience
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Private chalet with hot tub
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Chef-prepared meals
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Airport transportation
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Daily laundry service
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Alcohol included
Not included: Gratuities and airfare to/from Johannesburg.
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Planning your South African adventure? We’d love to help you start planning your stay at Madikela. Whether you have questions about our safari experience, want to check availability, or are ready to request a quote, we are happy to help.
To prepare the most accurate quote for your group, please include your preferred travel dates, the number of adults and children (with ages), and any special requests or needs you may have. We’ll use this information to help plan the right experience for your group.
See Why Guests Love Madikela
Unforgettable Experiences
A Personal Safari Experience
At Madikela, your group has the reserve to yourselves. With nine private chalets available to accommodate groups of different sizes, we offer a more personal safari experience without sharing your stay with other guests.
Our attention is focused entirely on your group, allowing us to shape your time around your interests, pace, and needs. From your arrival to your excursions and meals, we’re here to make your week in South Africa feel easy, personal, and memorable.
Peaceful Accommodations
Settle into comfortable one- and two-bedroom chalets surrounded by the South African bush. Each chalet features a private hot tub and covered outdoor seating, giving you a peaceful place to unwind at the end of the day.
Our one-bedroom chalets are ideal for couples and solo travelers, while our two-bedroom chalets accommodate up to five guests, making them a comfortable choice for families and small groups.
Explore the South African Bush
Experience the South African bush up close with guided wildlife drives, scenic hiking trails, and outdoor bush activities. A game drive is a guided safari in an open vehicle. Your experienced guide takes you through the reserve, helping you spot wildlife and teaching you about the animals, plants, and landscape around you.
Game drives are a wonderful way to see the bush from a different perspective, whether you’re watching a herd of antelope move across the grasslands, looking for larger animals resting in the shade, or listening to the sounds of nature around you. Between drives, take your time exploring the trails, keep an eye out for wildlife, or simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the African bush.
Planned Excursions
Some of the highlights of your stay are planned before you even arrive. We coordinate a selection of unforgettable excursions, including an elephant encounter, a Big Five game drive, and a big cat encounter.
We handle the scheduling, transportation, and coordination with our excursion partners, creating a seamless itinerary for you. You get to enjoy the experiences without spending your vacation researching, booking, or figuring out the logistics.
Activities for Everyone
There’s more to Madikela than wildlife. Spend an afternoon in the swimming pool, challenge your family to a game of putt-putt, try your luck fishing at the dam, or let the kids burn off some energy on the playground and swings.
With space to roam and activities for different ages, there’s plenty to keep you entertained between safari adventures.
Chef Prepared Meals
Enjoy fresh, home-style meals prepared for you throughout your stay, with flavors inspired by South Africa and the ingredients of the region. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying lunches and dinners, your meals are prepared and served for you—no grocery shopping, meal planning, or cooking required.
Gather around the table, share stories from the day, and enjoy good food in the peaceful setting of the bush.
About Madikela
Nestled in the heart of the Waterberg Biosphere in Limpopo, South Africa, Madikela offers an authentic African bush experience with the comfort, hospitality, and personal attention that make you feel at home. Choose from comfortable one- and two-bedroom chalets and spend your days experiencing wildlife, exploring the bush, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Madikela is owned and operated by an American couple who now call South Africa home. We understand that traveling halfway around the world for your first African safari can feel exciting and unfamiliar at the same time. Having Americans on the ground gives our guests a familiar point of contact while they experience a completely new part of the world. We're here to help make your trip comfortable, straightforward, and memorable from the moment you arrive.
Located within the internationally recognized Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, Madikela is surrounded by remarkable biodiversity, beautiful landscapes, and abundant wildlife. The Waterberg is also a low-malaria-risk region, making it an appealing destination for families and travelers looking to experience the African bush with added peace of mind.
Our all-inclusive safari packages take the guesswork out of planning your South African adventure. Your accommodations, chef-prepared meals, guided wildlife experiences, airport transportation, and specially planned excursions are coordinated for you, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time in Africa.
At Madikela, we want you to experience more than a safari. We aim for you to feel welcomed, comfortable, and confident as you discover the wildlife, landscapes, food, and culture that make South Africa so special.
Testimonials
Whomever coined the phrase "vacation of a life time" was clearly talking about Madikela Lodge. My husband and I were there in October of 2025. This place is amazing!!! Chalets are cozy, view from deck and hot tub are breathtaking. And the variety of wildlife is mind-blowing. Robbie and Kirsten are the perfect hosts. Not only did we enjoy ourselves immensely, we are already planning our next visit!!
Julie P.