Madikwe Safari Lodge, Kopano Lodge
Madikwe Reserve, South Africa
Meet Matt
My rating
Excellent
Price guide
£££££
$$$$$
Why we love it
Madikwe Game Reserve is famed for offering guests quick and direct access to some of South Africa’s best Big Five safari experiences. The reserve is located just a four hour drive or a short flight from Johannesburg, allowing guests to be on an afternoon game drive that same day. Kopano directly translated means ‘small gathering’. This intimate lodge is comprised of just 4 Suites (each with private plunge pool) which share a magnificent common area. Each Suite also comes with an en-suite bathroom, private deck and a wood-burning fireplace.
A stay at Kopono lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience of the bush either on nature walks, or twice daily game drives in an open 4×4 safari vehicle. The reserve is renowned for its varied habitats, home to an array of African wildlife which includes the Big Five. The team at Kopono lodge will ensure your stay is unforgettable and can arrange anything from romantic boma dinners and bush breakfasts to bird watching or astronomy lessons.
Enjoy bush breakfasts, surprise safari stops and dinner around the boma fire, complemented with Kopano's carefully chosen selection of wine, beer and spirits.
Indulge in either al fresco or in-suite Africology spa treatments at the hands of expert therapists.
With a waterhole in front attracting wildlife from across the reserve, enjoy this rare opportunity to take a poolside safari at the Lelapa Lodge's guest pool.
Explore the reserve's wooded hills, Kalahari plains and floral transition zone, where you can spot the Big Five and rare species like the brown hyenas.
Meet the rare southern white rhino and black rhino as part of the Madikwe Rhino Conservation Experience, where you will encounter one up close and directly contribute to its survival.
Spot rarities like the African fintoo and blue-cheeked bee-eaters on your guided bird watching walk across the reserve, as well as the 340 other species.
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR
Missy & Harry
Absolutely amazing holiday. Garonga is heaven! We did everything possible and our guide was brilliant and hilarious. I can definitely recommend True Travel for their excellent advice and professionalism – they clearly are very knowledgeable about where they send their clients and made sure we had a worry-free holiday that perfectly suited us. We were particular grateful for the collection off our flight and help onto our transfer in Johannesburg, which included a very nifty queue jump due to their reputation!
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR