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Luxurious accommodation, exceptional cuisine, welcoming service and thrilling game viewing combine to create an unforgettable luxury safari experience at the malaria free Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

WHY VISIT SANCTUARY MAKANYANE

Sanctuary Makanyane has eight luxurious and secluded air-conditioned suites
Malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve is home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black and white rhino.
Expert guides - we understand how essential your guide is to making your luxury safari South Africa unforgettable.
Sleep out under the stars - unique opportunity to spend a romantic night under the African sky. Not available June and July.
Exclusive location - Sanctuary Makanyane is located on 1 800 hectares of privately owned ground which is reserved exclusively for our guests
Exceptional cuisine - fine wines from the award-winning wine list complement the exceptional cuisine

Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge: In brief

Situated on private ground within the malaria free, “Big 5” Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province, the lodge caters for just sixteen guests, ensuring personal attention and exclusivity.

Location

Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge is located in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa. The lodge is accessible by road and air.

Access

There are daily shuttle flights between the reserve and Johannesburg International Airport, OR Tambo International Airport to Madikwe Game Reserve - 1 hr, OR Tambo International Airport to Makanyane Lodge - 3.5 - 5 hrs, Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip to Makanyane Lodge - 30 mins

Child Ages

Families with children aged five and older are warmly welcomed at The Sanctuary Retreats Accomodations.

Accomodation

Sanctuary Makanyane has 8 luxurious and secluded air-conditioned suites, The wrap-around glass walls allow guests spectacular views of the river, the surrounding bush and its many inhabitants, The bathrooms are spacious and opulent with roll top baths, inside and outside showers and sliding doors that open the bathroom to the bush, The suites also have an outside lounge area and private game-viewing sun deck

Bush Meals

Makanyane prides itself on the exceptional quality of its food and wines, adding another memorable dimension to your stay with us. Our meals are skilfully prepared by our executive chef, Mauritz Greef.