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dfross
US
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Jun 30, 2015
Email dfross | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than a dream come true.
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morning at the lodge began with an incredible roar of a lion awakening us at 3 a.m. Jamala Lodge, even though the price may seem expensive at first glance, is truly a bargain. An enormous chalet with bedroom looking out at the water hole, a beautiful bath, a plunge pool and totally private outdoor shower, a fully stocked (and included) mini bar, two three hour plus game drives a day with the best tracker one could hope for, and amazing food every day, throughout the day. All alcohol was included, and surprises every day with specialty cocktails presented at the end of an evening game drive. Madikwe Game Reserve, and Jamala Lodge will give you memories to treasure for the rest of your life.
Massai_1 (Carsten M.)
Visited:
November 2014
Reviewed: May 25, 2015
Ravisyd
AU
Visited:
December 2014
Reviewed: Apr 19, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thakadu Camp, warm friendly staff, excellent food, outstanding bush experience, will stay here again
We stayed at the Thakadu River camp. Warm and friendly staff, personalised service, the food was tasty not too heavy, just right. The guide was excellent took us off road closer to the wildlife, always maintaining a safe distance, good bush sense. The entire staff broke out in a song and dance in harmony, to celebrate a friend celebrating his birthday during our stay. Overall credit goes to the resident manager.
Stefano
IT
Visited:
November 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A surprising and very well managed park; abundance of wildlife and predators, and also a place for birdwatchers. Bush experience is granted, and some accomodation are really 'in the bush'
Nelly Micheleau
FR
Visited:
February 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
Email Nelly Micheleau | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
environnement magnifique , faune très diversifiée et très accessible
Notre séjour au River Lodge ne peut faire l'objet que de compliments : confort optimal , personnel très aimable , nourriture agréable ...
Le parc est magnifique : nous l'avons découvert grace au guide du River Logdge , à raison de é safaris par jour pendant huit jours , ce qui nous a permis de voir une grande variété d'animaux dans des paysages superbes ; à part un orage , nous avons de plus bénéficié d'une météo très clémente .
Coach P
Visited:
June 2014
Reviewed: Jul 2, 2014
It was breathtaking and we created everlasting memories in just 3 days.
We loved this experience. The wildlife was plentiful and we saw 4 of the big 5 - only missing a Leopard. Nonetheless, the Tau Game Lodge was first rate. Their hospitality and level of service was unmatched. The food was delicious and the chef disussed each dish he created at dinner. And the rangers were experienced, friendly and patient.
Nelly Micheleau
FR
Visited:
February 2014
Reviewed: Mar 20, 2014
Email Nelly Micheleau | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Madikwe park
Madikwe is a very authentic nature reserve with lots of animals (big five at almost every game drive), beautiful landscapes and very comfortable accomodation (Madikwe river lodge), more excusiv than Kruger Park and enjoyable for everyone (kid's game drives too).
bertly13
US
Visited:
March 2012
Reviewed: Jun 1, 2012
Email bertly13 | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazing.
I thought the experience was incredible all around. The experience in the camp, and our relationships with our guides, as well as the food and the accommodations were all very cool. I really enjoyed that we were staying in more of a cabin-like environment and not in a luxury hotel out there because I felt like we got more into the experience that way. If I had money to blow like that I would definitely do it again.
Kristin
GB
Visited:
April 2011
Reviewed: May 29, 2012
Experience level: first safari
A life-changing experience that left a bit of my heart in Africa and that I will never forget!
The wildlife of the reserve was plentiful and we were always able to get quite close to most animals on every drive (morning, afternoon, night). The scenery was stunning -- I'll never forget sitting a top the hill as the sun rose and drinking coffee, listening to the sound of the bush coming alive. The weather was perfect in April - not too hot, not too cold. I really enjoyed the guide comments and character and how they shared so much knowledge about the animal's behavior, droppings, tracks, etc.
Ken Okumura
VG
Visited:
May 2009
Reviewed: May 29, 2012
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Creature comforts and lots of creatures
We went to Madikwe Game Reserve in 2009, having been once before on a safari to its sister park Kwandwe some years earlier. I doubt any two game reserves are the same, and it Madikwe was very different from Kwandwe.
Highlights for me were tracking the pack of wild dogs (which are apparently very rare in Africa but were fairly plentiful in Madikwe), watching a pride of lions relax and play with each other next to the airstrip and having a lioness almost brush past my leg whilst I was sitting in the rear seats of the safari jeep.
Overall I'd thoroughly recommend Madikwe (and Kwandwe) to anyone wanting to get a safari experience whilst staying in relative luxury.