Jamala Madikwe | Madikwe Lodges

Lodge Highlights

Private plunge pools
That outdoor shower
Views from one's bed
The waterhole
The food
The staff
The game drives
One of our best lodges

Lodge Information

Lodge type; Luxury Safari Lodge
Location; Madikwe Game Reserve
Lodge size; 5 Thatched Villas
Recommended stay; 3-5 nights

Introduction

Owner run and managed, Jamala provides a personal bush encounter, in which personalized service along with attention to fine detail is definitely the cornerstones of each and every waking moment.

This Luxury Lodge effectively brings together colonial and African styles and eccentricity within an enchanting marriage of opposites.

Jamala is located within the breathtaking 75 000 hectares "Malaria Free" and "Big 5" Madikwe Game Reserve, the safari lodge is the perfect destination for that quintessential safari experience.

The pure unadulterated wilds of this area are as awe-inspiring as is this exceptional lodge - designed from a perfect palette of rich woods, raw stone and soft muted tones.

We have visited Jamala, click here to see our thoughts and photographs on the lodge; Photo Gallery

Rooms and Suites

Five luxury villas are spaced far enough apart to ensure maximum privacy for guests with each villa exuding colonial charm in decor and furnishing.

All villas offer air-conditioning, lounge area, fireplace, walk-in dressing room, outside deck and small rim-flow plunge pool.

The en-suite bathrooms offer up a large bathtub (for two adults) as well as an indoor and outdoor shower. The outdoor shower is stunning and offers excellent views of the waterhole.

Cuisine and Wine

Chef Nico creates exquisite dishes for visitors who would like to dine within luxurious surrounds around the long solid wood dining table in the central guest area, underneath the stars next to an open fire or perhaps in the seclusion of your private villa.

Chef Nico has released a cookbook called "Safaris and Spices", we highly recommend getting a copy. The book is amazing.

Lodge Facilities

On arrival one is met by a welcome drink and a central thatched guest area, this is where your safari starts. Walking through the lounge and dining area that is furnished with a distinctive and elegant flair one gets your first glimpse of that famed Jamala waterhole.

The term "sofa safari" refers to a lodge that one does not have to leave in order to see wildlife and this is Jamala to a tee. Sit back in comfortable lounge suites with beer (or wine) in hand and the wildlife comes to you.

Lounge and library with fireplace
Gourmet dining experiences: Boma and Star deck
Complimentary WiFi access
"Sofa Safari" overlooking our private waterhole
Curio Shop
Watchtower overlooking the Savannah plains and waterhole

Safari Activities

Morning game drives
Evening game drives
Game viewing from the Jamala Lodge deck and watchtower

Spa and Wellness

New(ish) to Jamala Madikwe is the in-house spa and is open daily between 8 am and 5 pm.

Spa options;

Full body detox
Full body massage including aromatherapy, Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage
treatments; Manicure / Pedicure / Facials / Waxing
A masculine experience, for him
Hot stone massage and mineral clay
Detox sea salt scrub and deep tissue massage

For those need a little exercise, the gym offers treadmill, elliptical, exercise bike, free weights, and TRX training.

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