Madikwe Accommodation at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge, North West Province
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  • Property TypeGame Lodge
  • Guests16
  • Rooms/Units8
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Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is a North West Province game lodge providing a wildlife experience for anyone visiting Central Region.

About Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is located on the Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge offers accommodation which is spectacularly positioned on the Tweedepoort Ridge overlooking the plains and inselbergs of the Madikwe Game Reserve. A uniquely designed ‘Treehouse' style lodge offers space, comfort and views forever.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • All meals included
  • All of the Big 5
  • Guided game drives included
  • Malaria-free area

Accommodation

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge has eight luxury thatched chalets. Each chalet has a large double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The rooms and bathrooms have sliding doors leading outside to a private viewing deck. Each room has a telephone, ceiling fan, turndown service, desk seating area, bathroom amenities, wake-up calls, maid service, tea and coffee and hairdryer. Each room has internet access.

The main lodge is spectacularly located on two tiers of the ridge, accessed via a wooden bridge that crosses a ravine surrounded by rock figs. Each of the living areas has its own character, mood and style providing guests with a choice of breath-taking views and tranquil spaces. The lodge has reception, dining, lounge, upper and lower deck and swimming pool areas.

Facilities

• FREE Wi-Fi
• Air Conditioning
• Turn Down and Maid Service
• Complimentary Toiletries
• Complimentary Tea / Coffee
• Bar
• Swimming Pool

Dining

All meals teas and coffees are included in your stay.

Activities

Open vehicle game drives, stargazing, bush dining, birding, botanical interests. Madikwe is home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, including black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. The lodge is a superb open vehicle safari destination where guests are accompanied by well -trained and informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters whilst on safari.

Features you'll appreciate

  • swimming
    pool
  • air-con
  • parking
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Air-conditioning
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Fan(s)
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Telephone (direct dial)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Luxury Thatched Chalets

Qty: 8
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge has eight luxury thatched chalets. Each chalet has a large double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The rooms and bathrooms have sliding doors leading outside to a private viewing deck. Each room has a ceiling fan, turndown service, desk seating area, bathroom amenities, wake-up calls, maid service, tea and coffee and hairdryer. Each room has internet access.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)

RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodation, all meals, tea / coffee and daily game drives.

RATES EXCLUDE:
Bar expenses, gratuities, personal expenses.

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewfair

Food was good and staff friendly and clearly trying hard, but the facilities are sorely overdue for an upgrade or refurbishment - doors with no handles, doors that don't close, toilets that didn't flush, wobbly wooden decks and frankly dangerously unstable hand railing (given it is perched on a steep cliff!). Unsurprising therefore that they had to offer special discount packages to attract customers, and on that basis was probably fair value. The game guides were great and the animal density and variety at Madikwe is one of the best we have experienced over the years. No doubt a wonderful lodge when it was built 20 years ago but now somewhat run down.

March 2024

Shaun D. (Melbourne, Australia)

Verified reviewfair

We stayed here for two nights, the lodge has a rustic decor, the dining area is simple, the rooms are as pictured but could use a refresh. WiFi is only available in the main building and fully board means there are three meals a day, coffee, tea and water are included. All other drinks, including those on the game drives, must be paid for. Price-performance wasn't ok for us. The ranger was experienced and had a lot of information for us. On our departure day we skipped the morning drive and announced this in advance. Unfortunately the staff was unable to provide us with a full breakfast and/or hot drinks at 7:30am. We recommend the Mahdikwe Game Reserve, but not the Buffalo Ridge Lodge

January 2024

Volker B. (Bochum)

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Need to Know

Response timeBuffalo Ridge Safari Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

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