Highlights
What We Love
- The large shady garden overlooking the very active waterhole
- Trying to capture the ultimate photograph from the underground hide
- The abundant birdlife that visits the garden
When To Visit
Peak Season: April to October
With clear skies and good lighting conditions, the dry season is ideal for capturing stunning wildlife and landscape photographs, including dramatic sunsets.
Green Season: November to March
Migratory birds flock to Madikwe during the green season, creating a haven for bird enthusiasts. It's an excellent time to spot a diverse array of avian species.
Overview
You may not even have to venture out on a drive to spot game: the Last Word Madikwe’s carefully tended lawn rolls gently down to a popular waterhole where you might see everything from impala to elephant come down to drink from your comfy garden chair. To extend your ‘armchair safari’, you can also head to the underground hide and wait for rhino or wild dogs to quench their thirst – a must-do for keen photographers and a hit with birders.
Shaped from an old farmhouse, Last Word Madikwe features tasteful interiors that successfully marry old and new, European and African. There is also a 3-bedroom private villa that can sleep up to four adults and four children, and which has its own exclusive-use game-drive vehicle.
Facilities
- Dining area
- Bar
- Lounge
- Fireplace
- Swimming pool
- Boma
- Garden
- Gym
- Waterhole
- Babysitting service
- Underground hide
Suite Features
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Indoor bathtub and shower
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Electrical charging points
Private Villa Features
- 3 bedrooms
- Lounge
- Fireplace
- Plunge pool
- Fire pit
- Kitchen
- Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Private game-drive vehicle
- Waterhole
Activities
- Game Drives