Thakadu River Camp

Overview

Thakadu River Camp stands out from the crowd of standard game lodges, as it is ideally positioned in a transitional area enabling it to draw wildlife from two different, yet complementary, ecosystems. Thakadu is also located in a malaria-free area in the Madikwe Game Reserve, situated in close proximity to the Botswana border.

Privacy and comfort are paramount and this 24-bed camp, with its exceptionally private location, assures guests of a tranquil, relaxing experience. Pamper yourself with a spa massage treatment which can be enjoyed on your personal deck, or on the camp’s main deck, both overlooking the stunning reserve.

Accommodation

Thakadu River Camp offers guests beautifully appointed tented suites. The untamed bush will surround you as you are indulged with all the comforts of modern living.

The tented accommodation in Madikwe comprises 12 tented suites, reflecting a strong Afro-Asian safari ambience, each boasting a viewing deck overlooking the Marico River. These spacious tents offer every comfort and luxury and are wonderfully decorated. Children are welcome and of the 12 tented suites, 4 are family units, each with an extra queen-size sleeper couch catering for children.

Wildlife

Home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, Madikwe Game Reserve is the perfect getaway destination.

Thakadu River Camp’s highly skilled rangers have an extensive amount of fauna and flora knowledge ensuring all guests will enjoy an interesting and in depth game viewing experience.

The great variety of habitats, from forests and rocky hills to open grassland and dams, provide the perfect setting for a magnificent diversity of bird species throughout the game reserve.

Bird life at Madikwe Game Reserve comprises migrants and permanent inhabitants.

Early morning and late afternoon drives are the best times to view wildlife and birdlife through Madikwe Game Reserve.

Hear the sounds of a wide range of birdlife and have your camera and binoculars on hand.

More Info

Children 
Children of all ages are welcome at Thakadu River Camp.
Child minding facilities are available at additional costs .
Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on game drives .

Excludes:
Bed levy and gate fee.

Directions

By Road from O.R Tambo Airport

Take the R21 to Pretoria, then take the N1 North to Pietersburg (Polokwane).
After the Zambezi Road turnoff, take the N4 toward Rustenburg.
Once on the N4, look for the R556 Sun City/Pilanesberg turnoff. Follow the signs to Sun City/Pilanesberg. Pass Sun City for approximately 9 kilometres. You will come to a 4 way stop.
Turn right at the 4 way stop onto the R565 towards Derdepoort. Follow the road for approximately 9 kilometers and turn left to Bapong/Mabeskraal. Continue straight (through Mabeskraal Village) for approx. 35 kilometres and you will get to a 4 way stop at the end of Mabeskraal Village.
Turn right to Derdepoort. After 26 kilometres the tar ends and a gravel road begins. Continue straight for about 26 kilometres, you will pass through Molatedi Village. Although the condition of this road is not bad we would recommend you use an SUV.
Once through the Village and you will see a sign and a turn off to your right for Thakadu River Camp. It will be BEFORE the bridge where you cross the Merico River. DO NOT CONTINUE STRAIGHT TO MOLATEDI GATE.
The road to the gate is approximately 4 kilometres. The condition of the sand road from here is NOT good. You will pass through a cattle gate (Please open and close). The gate at the entrance to the Reserve will be staffed by a member from Molatedi Village.

Charter flights available from Johannesburg