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Self Catering in Waterberg

Madikela Game Lodge

4.6
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Reviews

4.6/ 5

Based on 174 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.6
Location
4.7
Value for money
4.5
Service
4.5
Safety
4.7
Sindie V
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jan 2026

Perfect. Very private, perfect views, very awesome place.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Flintstone Honeymoon...
Braedene B
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jan 2026

Peaceful, private. Perfect getaway! We had such a wonderful stay! The cottage was very private and we enjoyed exploring the reserve. Would definitely recommend!

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Greystone cottage
Sybrand M
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jan 2026

Will go back again for a longer time with children and grandchildren. Nice stay yes, feel free no, there is so much good and game viewing done. If you want to go there to rest, you will not enjoy the place. Will always go back. We are old, but not cold. Owners, game drives of the best. Swimming pool. Putt-putt. Fishing, and much more top quality.

Sal weer vir 'n langer tyd teruggaan met kinders en kleinkinders. Lekker gebly ja, gerus nee, daar is so baie goed en wild kyk gedoen. As jy daar na toe wil gaan om te rus, sal jy nie die plek geniet nie. Sal altyd weer teruggaan. Ons is oud, maar nie koud nie. Eienaars, wildritte van die beste. Swembad. Putt-putt. Visvang, en baie meer topgehalte.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Flintstone Honeymoon...
Arista O
Short stay ⋅ With friends
4.8
Jan 2026

Very nice place and animal friendly! Fenced for the little ones, nice area to hang out. Very nice place and animal friendly! Fenced for the little ones, nice hanging out area in the forest. We enjoyed it a lot.

Baie mooi plekkie en diere vriendelik! Omhein vir die woefies, lekker kuier area. Baie mooi plekkie en diere vriendelik! Omhein vir die woefies, lekker kuier area in die bos. Ons het dit baie geniet.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Sunbird Cottage
Sonette B
Short stay ⋅ With partner
4.6
Jan 2026

A true bush experience with new energy and warm hosts. We recently stayed at Madikel Wildlodge and it was a very nice experience. The lodge has recently changed management, and it is clear that Rob and Kirsten are working incredibly hard to breathe new life and energy into the place. You can tell that the lodge has been a bit neglected in the past, but their passion and dedication are already starting to pay off. Our stay was peaceful and relaxing. The units are located far apart, which offers excellent privacy — something we really appreciated. Rob and Kirsten are excellent hosts: friendly, helpful and genuinely involved in their guests’ experience. This is a true bush lodge, so if you are expecting a five-star hotel, this may not be the place for you. But if, like us, you truly love nature and bushveld and are looking for a quiet, authentic getaway, this place is definitely worth a visit. The bush is beautiful, the wildlife is exceptional, and the unit was comfortable and well-equipped for a bush weekend. The unit is advertised as a 5-sleeper, but realistically we would recommend it for four people for comfort. The “jacuzzi” is actually a small heated plunge pool and not a traditional jacuzzi — but we really enjoyed it. It’s perfect for a couple, but not big enough for four people. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back. We look forward to seeing what else Rob and Kirsten do with this place.

Egte boservaring met nuwe energie en hartlike gashere. Ons het onlangs by Madikel Wildlodge gebly en dit was ’n baie lekker ervaring. Die lodge het onlangs van bestuur verander, en dit is duidelik dat Rob en Kirsten ongelooflik hard werk om nuwe lewe en energie in die plek te blaas. Mens kan sien dat die lodge in die verlede bietjie verwaarloos was, maar hulle passie en toewyding begin reeds vrugte afwerp. Ons verblyf was rustig en ontspannend. Die eenhede is ver van mekaar af geleë, wat uitstekende privaatheid bied — iets wat ons baie waardeer het. Rob en Kirsten is uitstekende gashere: vriendelik, behulpsaam en opreg betrokke by hul gaste se ervaring. Dit is ’n egte boslodge, so as jy ’n vyfster-hotel verwag, is hierdie dalk nie die plek vir jou nie. Maar as jy, soos ons, die natuur en bosveld werklik liefhet en ’n stil, outentieke wegbreek soek, is hierdie plek beslis ’n besoek werd. Die bos is pragtig, die wild is besonders, en die eenheid was gemaklik en goed ingerig vir ’n bosnaweek. Die eenheid word as ’n 5-slaper geadverteer, maar realisties gesien sal ons dit eerder vir vier mense aanbeveel vir gemak. Die “jacuzzi” is eintlik ’n klein verhitte plonsbad en nie ’n tradisionele jacuzzi nie — maar ons het dit baie geniet. Dit is perfek vir ’n paartjie, maar nie groot genoeg vir vier mense nie. Algeheel het ons ons verblyf baie geniet en sal beslis weer teruggaan. Ons sien uit daarna om te sien wat Rob en Kirsten nog alles met hierdie plek gaan doen.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Milkwood Cottage
Albert B
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Dec 2025

Relaxing, what a fantastic place. Thank you for the awesome hospitality and holiday. We would definitely see you again. We had a fantastic experience.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Sandstone Anniversar...
Mauritz O
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Nov 2025

Quiet and peaceful. Very private. Very nice stay. Excellent for a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of life.

Stil en rustig. Baie privaat. Baie lekker gebly. Uitstekend vir 'n naweek wegbreek van die gejaagde lewe.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Sandstone Anniversar...
Tjaart M
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Nov 2025

If you are looking for peace and quiet, Madikela is perfect. We were warmly welcomed by our friendly host, and given our key with an explanation of how to get to the Flintstone Cottage. The cottage was everything we could have asked for. Very well equipped, very private, small Jacuzzi (perfect for two!) overlooking the bushveld. Very peaceful with lots of birdsong and other bush sounds. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the over-commercialised resorts, Madikela is the place to visit. It is now one of our favourite places. We will definitely be back.

As jy na rus en kalmte soek, is Madikela perfek. Ons was hartlik verwelkom deur ons vriendelike gasheer, en het ons sleutel ontvang met 'n verduideliking van hoe om by die Flintstone Kothuis te kom. Die kothuis was alles waarvoor ons kon vra. Baie goed toegerus, baie privaat, klein Jacuzzi (perfek vir twee!) wat uitkyk oor die bosveld. Baie rustig met baie voëlgesang en ander bosgeluide. As jy wil wegkom van die dolle stadsgejaag en die oorgekommersialiseerde oorde, is Madikela die plek om te besoek. Dit is nou een van ons gunsteling plekke. Ons sal beslis teruggaan.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Flintstone Honeymoon...
Terry H
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Nov 2025

Amazing loved it. Everything was perfect, a lovely little spot in the bush to relax and unwind. From the start of the booking to the end, all support was there. Thank you so much.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Sunbird Cottage
Christa M
Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller
5.0
Oct 2025

Very impressive and beautiful accommodation. So relaxing and close to nature. Beautiful and relaxing.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Flintstone Honeymoon...

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PO Box 37, Vaalwater, Waterberg, 0530, Limpopo

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  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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