Dithaba is a quiet, adults-only camp with just four suites and sweeping views across the reserve. Designed for travelers who value privacy and stillness, it offers the calm of a private mountain hideaway with the comfort and warmth of the Madikwe Safari Lodge family.
Dithaba & Elela Villa guests have full access to Lelapa and Kopano Camps, including the spa, gym, and all shared facilities, with the feeling of returning home to tranquil solitude. (madikwe)
Dithaba (Adults Only)
Dithaba (‘mountain’ in Setswana) has just four Suites, cleverly positioned to maximise the glorious sense of space and privacy you get when on the reserve. Each Suite is a couple or solo traveller’s retreat; or together, an exclusive home base for a multigenerational family or friend group while on safari. But either way, you’ll find the main lodge area they link to great for gatherings of family, new and old friends – replete with rounds of sundowners on the Star Deck and festive bush dinners around the boma fire.
Suites: 4 for 8 guests
Size of suites: 110m2
Children: Yes (if booked exclusively)
Children on safari: Yes (if booked exclusively)
Children activities: Yes (if booked exclusively)
Babysitting: Yes, extra cost
Double bed convertible to twin: Yes
Central public pool: No
Private plunge pool: Yes
Air-conditioning: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Room Fan: Yes
Outdoor shower: Yes
Indoor shower: Yes
Free Wi-Fi: No (Access at Lelapa Lodge)
Satellite television: Yes (Public area only)
In-room safe: Yes
Personal bar: Yes
Telephone: Yes
Conference facilities: Yes, but no dedicated room
Suitable for disabled guests: No
Guests per safari vehicle: 8
Private 4 x 4 safari vehicle: Yes, subject to availability
Elela Villa
(3 ROOMS)
At Madikwe Safari Lodge, Elela Villa is a testament to luxury, named after the Setswana phrase ‘to flow as water’.
This exquisite three-bedroom sanctuary offers an experience akin to the gentle and persistent flow of a river. Designed to echo the fluidity and grace of water, Elela Villa marries rich heritage with unparalleled luxury. Here, in the heart of the African wilderness, guests are enveloped in an ambiance that subtly blends grandeur with intimacy, reflecting the serene flow of nature itself.
The villa redefines exclusivity in a safari lodge setting. Each element within Elela Villa has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure a harmonious balance, offering guests an intimate connection with both the luxury of the lodge and the untamed beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s most distinctive safari destinations – a vast, malaria-free reserve shaped by the rare meeting of two major ecosystems: the semi-arid Kalahari and the classic bushveld savanna.
This crossover presents a unique biosphere with wide horizons, red earth, unusual species mix, and rich predator–prey dynamics. Travelers are drawn to the sense of space and the way the landscape lends itself to clear, unhurried, close-contact sightings throughout the year.
The Madikwe area allows a closer look into the diverse wilderness of the African Savanna, known for its toughness. In this region you can explore an unbelievably wide range of mammals, like the zebra, giraffe, lion, wild dog, elephant and the white rhino, just to name a few examples. The experienced guides are constantly in contact with each other, to guarantee frequent sightings of the animals.
Go on a Game Drive in one of three open-vehicles and experience the most thrilling adventure of your life!
Activities at Madikwe Safari Lodge include game drives, guided game walks, massages, High Tea and kids club.
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