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Morukuru Family Madikwe

Madikwe, South Africa · Private concession

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All inclusive (AI)

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, Local soft drinks and 13 more

3 rooms

Morukuru Owner's House, Morukuru River House, Morukuru Farm House

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air

via Madikwe East Airstrip

Wi-Fi in rooms

Solar power

From about A$4,550

per villa / night

Overview

About Morukuru Family Madikwe

Morukuru Family Madikwe brings together three exclusive-use safari houses in a private concession within Madikwe Game Reserve. Each has its own pool and dedicated team, including a chef, guide and tracker, with meals and game drives arranged around your group. The starting rate is for the two-bedroom Owner's House beside the Marico River. River House adds a children's room to its three bedrooms, while Farm House has five bedrooms for larger gatherings. Children of all ages are welcome, and fishing, birdwatching and a night in the hide offer alternatives to game drives. The houses run on solar power with generator backup.

“A strong choice for families who want their own house, chef and safari vehicle rather than a shared lodge timetable. Owner's House suits a small group; River House and Farm House give larger families more space.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

FamiliesChildrenGroupsMultigenerational trips

Known for

What you can expect to see

Big FiveWild dogCheetahBirdlife

Private safaris in Big Five country, with cheetah, African wild dog and more than 340 bird species in Madikwe.

Your stay

What's included

Board: All inclusive (AI)

Special offer: Stay 4, pay 3 for at least three paying guests: 2 November to 17 December 2026, 3 May to 30 June 2027, or 1 November to 16 December 2027. New bookings only, subject to availability; offers cannot be combined. Where low and high seasons overlap, the free night uses the low-season rate.

Included

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
  • Local soft drinks
  • Local house wines and local spirits
  • Private game drives
  • Private bush walks
  • Sundowner drinks
  • Picnics
  • Road transfers within Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Reserve gate fee
  • Laundry service
  • VAT / taxes
  • Dining room
  • Living room
  • Small shared fitness room
  • Large outdoor deck
  • Game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Birdwatching
  • Sleep-outs (ages 12+)

Not included

  • Transfers
  • Flights

Flights and road transfers to or from Madikwe are extra. The Conservation & Community Fee is ZAR 300 per adult and ZAR 150 per child under 16 per night in 2026, rising to ZAR 400 and ZAR 200 from 4 January 2027.

Optional extras (at a cost)

Massage treatments, reserve-list wines, drumming and dance performances, conservation activities, trips outside the reserve and curio purchases cost extra.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Nanny service
  • Library
  • Wine cellar
  • Boma

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Air-conditioning
  • Safe
  • In-room WiFi

Rooms

Where you sleep

  • Morukuru Owner's House1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults · 2 en-suite bedrooms, Private pool, Boma, Wine cellar
  • Morukuru River House1 at the property · sleeps 6 adults and 4 children · Study / kids bedroom · 3 en-suite bedrooms, Private pool, Boma, Spa sala
  • Morukuru Farm House1 at the property · sleeps 10 adults · 5 en-suite bedrooms, Private pool, Boma, Viewing deck

Activities

Things to do

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Madikwe East Airstrip
  2. Transfer
  3. Morukuru Family Madikwe
How you arrive
By air · via Madikwe East Airstrip
Transfers
Madikwe is about four hours by road from Johannesburg. Flights arrive at Madikwe East Airstrip; road transfers within the reserve are included.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
By 11:00
Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Exclusive use
Available
Accepted currencies
ZAR
Power
Solar power
Malaria
Malaria-free area

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Green season
  5. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Wildlife: Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Feb

Green season

Wildlife: Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Apr

Green season

Wildlife: Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

May

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Dry, sunny winter conditions offer prime game viewing.

Oct

Good

Wildlife: Thunderstorms herald the summer rains.

Thunderstorms herald the summer rains.

Nov

Good

Wildlife: Thunderstorms herald the summer rains.

Thunderstorms herald the summer rains.

Dec

Green season

Wildlife: Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

Lush summer landscapes coincide with lambing season.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.