madikwe game reserve

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
LOCATION
The three private houses of Morukuru Family are situated in the Madikwe Game reserve which is located in
the North West Province of South Africa. The reserve covers over 75.000 hectares, offering guests a
premier safari and wildlife experience. It is a malaria-free reserve and one of the biggest game reserves in
South Africa. It can be found between the Botswana border and the area made famous by the South
African writer Herman Charles Bosman called the Groot Marico.
WILDLIFE
Madikwe is a Big 5 reserve (top 10). Its extensive grass plains are home to game such as Gemsbok and
Springbok and over 340 species of birds. The rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and
wildlife as well as a terrain and topography that offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities.
CLIMATE
Weather
The climate is typified by hot summers (September to April) and cool dry Winters (May to August).
Summer: 25˚C(77˚F) – 40˚C(104˚F) and Winters: 3˚C(38˚F) – 23˚C(73˚F)
Rainfall
Classed as a semi arid region, rainfall amounts to about 500mm (19.5inches) per year, with most of the
rain falling in the summer months.
MALARIA
Madikwe Game reserve is malaria free. No Malaria medication is necessary for your stay at any of the
Morukuru Family private houses, but we do advise the use of insect repellant.
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
In the shade of the Big Morukuru Tree – Owner’s House
The Owner’s House is our premier bush house and embraces all that is luxury. Our arrival bridge that takes you straight to
the entrance of Owner’s House, is what we consider to be the start of our “red carpet treatment” and you are
immediately enveloped in the lavishness as you walk into you very own bush home. The house is adorned in silk and
handmade fabrics of the highest quality. Even though this is a two bedroom house it is our largest and most spacious
riverside bush home with a library, top of the range digital audio-visual equipment, a prestigious wine cellar and many
comfortable spaces to unwind and relax. The outdoor space is equally impressive with a 14meter pool, a romantic tree
top sala, a boma for starlit dining and an outside bath for a romantic and tranquil bathing experience.
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Owner’s House can accommodate 4 guests in two spacious, beautifully appointed en-suite king sized bedrooms
The suites consist of sumptuous bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, fireplace for chilly nights and private wooden balconies in the
green canopy of the trees
Owner’s House is fully air-conditioned and also offers the option of ceiling fans, there are guest safes, home office facilities and an impressive
digital entertainment system
The very stylish centre of the Owners House includes an elegant dining room, a plush lounge and a fully equipped private kitchen from where
all our catering is done and to which the guests are welcome to a constant supply of snacks, teas and coffees
State of the art Wine Cellar featuring some of South Africa’s greatest estate wines
An outdoor bath under the starlit sky for those favouring a more intrepid style of bathing
A heated pool and private outdoor sala where guests can relax or savour romantic lantern lit dinners
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On the banks of the peaceful Groot Marico River – River House
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The House can accommodate 6 adults and 4 junior guests
The 3 suites are adorned with king size beds, sumptuous bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, fireplace for
chilly nights and private wooden balconies
Junior guests are accommodated in our kids’ room (also used as a study) which is equipped with facilities like
television, a DVD player and board games.
The House is fully air-conditioned and also offers the option of ceiling fans, guest safes, internet , satellite
television, small library of topical books and a selection of DVD’s and CD’s
A heated infinity pool with inviting loungers, a boma for bonfire feasts, wooden veranda with romantic nooks and
cosy views of the Marico river and an al fresco dining garden make this bush home a true haven
The living space consists of a dining room, lounge, double view fire place and fully equipped kitchen which is
available to guests at all times for snacks and drinks at their leisure and of their choice.
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A restored old farm house is now the sensational Morukuru Farm House!
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The Farm House can accommodate 10 guests
The 5 double suites are bright and airy and each of them has an en suite bathroom with beautiful glass doors and
windows that open out onto the bush
Tastefully decorated with amusing pieces of carefully selected furniture and items, making this house one of a kind
Morukuru Farmhouse includes all the same features as found at Owner’s House and River House, but with a
modern “new bush” design and amazing green eco settings
Farm House is also booked under the famous Morukuru Freedom concept – sole use & fully inclusive basis
Pool, wine cellar, open kitchen, lounge, dining room, courtyards, dining gardens and fireplace, this private house
has been built with “Green” in mind and is perfect for families and small groups of friends
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
ACTIVITIES
Morukuru Family is entirely centered on guest experience and delighting them. We can offer game drives,
bush walks (children under 16 will have bush walks on non big five private Morukuru Family property),
fishing, bird-watching, fun outdoor mini-adventures like supervised exploring for junior guests, romantic
starlit sleepovers at the double-storey bird hide for adults, creative meal settings and options like bush
breakfasts, pizza picnics, candle-lit dinners and memorable barbeques at the riverside. Local dancers from
the nearby Molatedi village are also a firm favourite. We also offer guests the possibility of having massages
during their stay with our onsite therapists.
MORUKURU KIDS
Morukuru Family is extremely child friendly as we welcome children of all ages. We have based our whole
ethos around hosting families or groups of close friends. Our junior guests are allowed on game drives
throughout the Madikwe Game Reserve and are able to enjoy every magical aspect of being on safari with
their parents. Our children receive a Morukuru Kidz Backpack filled with Safari treasures. We offer the
service of a Nanny for those parents that wish to have a little time to themselves allowing them to relax
knowing their children are being cared for. Children are kept busy with baking, kiddie-adventures,
swimming, fishing and much more.
FOOD AND WINES
Our chefs are meticulously trained and can provide a wide array of catering options from traditional, formal
and nouvelle cuisine to utterly relaxed and casual snacks on demand and everything in between.
We encourage our guests to eat al fresco as much as our beautiful African weather allows and believe that
every meal is an occasion. Guests are also able to personally select wines from our wine cellar to
accompany and compliment their meals.
MORUKURU GOODWILL FOUNDATION
The Morukuru Family believes in giving back to Africa and to her wildlife, in the form of preservation and
conservation and to her local communities through education, empowerment and encouragement.
We are involved in various Wildlife and Community projects: removing alien vegetation from the Madikwe
Game reserve, assisting the Molatedi school library with book donations as well as soccer kits for the up
and coming soccer stars, recycling initiatives, and assistance with Parks Board projects like darting, collaring
and relocation activities.
WISH LIST
We encourage all our guests to complete our Wish List. Morukuru arranges special deliveries for all guests
according to their personal wishes noted on their Wish List. Your wish is our command.
GPS CO-ORDINATES
Owners House
River House
Farm house
Helipad
Airstrip
24 47.171S 26 26.426E
24 47.133S 26 26.432E
24 46.68S 26 27.62E
24 47.06S 26 26.621E
24 44.00S 26 24.27E
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GETTING THERE
BY AIR
We offer our guest the possibility of getting to and from the Morukuru Family private houses using our
close partners Federal Air/Madikwe Charters.
The Federal Air Hangar and lounge is based at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The duration of the flight from O.R. Tambo to Madikwe is +/- 50 minutes. All our guests are met on arrival
at Johannesburg airport by a Morukuru representative and assisted through immigration, baggage
collection and customs. They are then escorted to the Federal Air Kiosk (situated outside the
Intercontinental Hotel) and from there shuttled by road to the Federal Air lounge. The Federal Air shuttle
bus passes every 20minutes and this is a complimentary service. Guests are able to make use of the
Federal Air lounge where light refreshments and snacks are offered whilst guests can stretch their legs and
wait for the departure of their flight to Madikwe. On arrival at the Madikwe airstrip, your Morukuru Family
team will be waiting to take you through to your private villa.
Helicopter transfers can also be arranged should this be a requirement, we have a helicopter platform on
our private property.
BY ROAD
Madikwe Game Reserve is located 360kms from Johannesburg and is about a 4 hour drive. Sun City is
located approximately 1½ hours from the Lodge. Transfer services can be arranged and include a
personalised meet and greet service at O.R. Tambo International Airport or hotel and the services of an
English speaking driver or language guide if required.
THE MORUKURU HOUSES – MORUKURU FAMILY FREEDOM CONCEPT
Owner’s House, River House and Farm House are all part of the unique Morukuru Family experience, just like
Ocean House in De Hoop Nature Reserve. The Houses as we call them, all operate on an exclusive use basis,
so there are never any other guests besides you and those you choose to accompany you. You'll not only
have the entire property to yourself, but personal staff to attend to your every whim. Even more wonderful
are the utterly private safaris – including a private vehicle and your personal game ranger who works with
a gifted tracker to bring you the very best that there is to offer in Madikwe Game reserve. There are no set
schedules at Morukuru Family in Madikwe, you are the masters of your stay with us and have complete
freedom to do as you wish, when you wish!
THE MORUKURU FAMILY MEMBERS:
ATHOLPLACE HOTEL
JOHANNESBURG
5 Superior Suites, 4 Deluxe Suites
(Gauteng)
ATHOLPLACE VILLA
JOHANNESBURG
Maximum 6 adults and 2 children
(Gauteng)
MORUKURU OCEAN HOUSE
DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE
Maximum 8 adults and 4 children
(Western Cape)
MORUKURU OWNER’S HOUSE
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
Maximum 4 guests
(Northwest Province)
MORUKURU RIVER HOUSE
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
Maximum 6 adults and 4 children
(Northwest Province)
MORUKURU FARM HOUSE
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
Maximum 10 guests
(Northwest Province)