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Location:
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Herman Charles Bosman
has woven many a tale about Abjaterskop and the Marico River. It is
perhaps he that best describes the vast area where enselsberg rise
from the savannahs and an area that is given life from the Marico
River. This is the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, 75 000 hectares
of unique topography and breathtaking beauty, it is also the home to
the big 5, wild dog, cheetah and a large variety of mammal and bird
life.
Situated a scenic three and a half hours drive from Johannesburg
guests are also welcome to join the scheduled charter flight between
Grand Central Airport (Midrand - Johannesburg) and the reserve.This 75
000 hectare reserve is situated in the North-West province of South
Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation
and ecozones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to
inhabit the reserve
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The reserve is situated in an ecotone
between the kalahari sandveld and the northern bushveld. The reserve
consists of vast plains, open woodlands and thickets. The area is also
dotted with huge rocky hills or inselbergs and the dwarsberg mountain
range forms the southern boundary. There is only one river in the
reserve, the Groot Marico, but a number of dams and pans provide water
year round for the game species present.
The reserve is home to 28 different mammal species which where
released into the park through a relocation process called Operation
Phoenix. This was the largest game translocation exercise in the
world, with more than 8 000 animals being released into the reserve,
starting in 1991 and the project was completed in 1997 and included
the release of species such as elephant, both black and white rhino,
buffalo, lion, cheetah, wild dog, and other plains game species.
Madikwe is also a bird watchers paradise, with over 350 bird species
already recorded in the reserve |
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Accommodation:
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Impodimo Game Lodge is set along a rocky ridge commanding stunning
vistas of the reserve. It is also located at the source of a natural
spring, which provides the lodge with elevated views as well as
riverine serenity.
The
lodge accommodates 16 guests in luxury suites and offers dawn and dusk
safaris. The safaris are carefully timed to ensure optimal seasonal
comfort. Each suite carefully positioned to enjoy uninterrupted views
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Facilities / Attractions:
The
pool overlooks a natural spring flow, frequently visited by numerous
species including almost daily visits by elephant. The image (left) is
of the pool.
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8 luxury suites, accommodating 16
guests.
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Suites are air-conditioned and
also feature fireplaces.
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Full en-suite facilities
including spectacular vistas and outside showers.
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Mini bar fridges and hot beverage
facilities.
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Elevated sun deck surrounds
feature pool.
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Boma.
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Library and curio shop.
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Game Viewing:
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Rise in the morning to an African
dawn and enjoy an early morning game drive with your dedicated
professional ranger. Relax as your ranger guides you through the
bush on a custom made open Landrover, searching out the Big 5 or the
smaller secrets of nature.
Set out on a foot safari with your armed ranger and learn the
secrets of tracking African game or just enjoy the trees, birds and
stunning scenery. Return from the excitement of the bush to a
sumptuous breakfast or brunch and then relax at the pool or the sala
overlooking the waterhole where game may come to quench their
thirst. In the afternoon, when the heat of the African sun has
diminished and the shadows are longer, head out again on a sundowner
safari, where you will stop to watch the sun set on this bushveld
paradise and enjoy your favorite sundowner drink.
Once the sun has set and darkness descends, set off again for a
night safari where the more nocturnal creatures now rule the bush.
Return to the lodge where you will be treated to the finest
Pan-African cuisine with your hosts in the open air boma, and share
your days adventures, while you enjoy a night cap around the fire.
This is a typical day here at Impodimo where your safari experience
will unfold. All our rangers are highly qualified and experienced,
and undergo regular evaluations and ongoing training to ensure that
they are up to our very high standards. |
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Rates:
 Please contact us for a suggested
itinerary and quote
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