Madikwe

Jaci's Safari Lodge

Molori Safari is situated deep within the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province, bordering Botswana. The secluded lodge offers absolute privacy, while taking in breathtaking views of the Dwarsberg Mountains and the expansive Madikwe valley. At 75 000 hectares, Madikwe Game Reserve is South Africa’s fifth largest Big Five game reserve, but offers so much more than the Big Five.

Jaci’s Tree House Lodge

Molori Safari is situated deep within the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province, bordering Botswana. The secluded lodge offers absolute privacy, while taking in breathtaking views of the Dwarsberg Mountains and the expansive Madikwe valley. At 75 000 hectares, Madikwe Game Reserve is South Africa’s fifth largest Big Five game reserve, but offers so much more than the Big Five.

Madikwe is home to the Super Seven, which includes all Big Five species as well as cheetah and wild dog. There are an estimated 400 wild dogs still surviving in South Africa and a large concentration of these are thriving in the Madikwe habitat

Property Facilities

Large indoor bath
Private outdoor shower
Private viewing deck
Eco-friendly amenities
Airconditioner and ceiling fan
Access to the Main Lodge swimming pool
Twice-daily game drives, including sunset/sunrise stop and night drive with astronomy
Afternoon tea, dinner and brunch
Local and specialised teas and fabulous filter coffee
All house spirits and drinks, including a special selection of fine South African wines (red, white and sparkling) and local beers, and non-alcoholic beverages
Fireside starlit dining as often as possible
24-hour access to our submerged Terrapin Hide (Arrangements for children to be made in advance)
Transfers to and from Madikwe’s Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir/Unique Air/FlexeFlyer/private charter

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Hair Dryer
Heater
Laundry Service (Available)
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Underfloor Heating
Verandah

Activities on Site

Jaci’s Lodges’ photographic offering gives our guests the opportunity to learn about photography and capture those iconic safari images without having to invest in their own kit, under the guidance of our resident photographic expert, Andrew Aveley.
The Terrapin Hide is a submerged photographic hide with a water-level viewing window in the Jaci’s Lodges waterhole.
Conservation safaris at Jaci’s Lodges are designed to help everyday bush lovers contribute to on-the-ground wildlife conservation efforts taking place in the greater Madikwe Game Reserve.
Our walking safaris teach guests to walk in the wild with senses finely tuned to every sound and smell.
Say ’I do’ in, the gorgeous African bush, surrounded by your true love and closest friends – weddings at Jaci’s Lodges is a truly magical experience.

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Molori Safari Lodge

Molori Safari is situated deep within the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province, bordering Botswana. The secluded lodge offers absolute privacy, while taking in breathtaking views of the Dwarsberg Mountains and the expansive Madikwe valley.

Location

Molori Safari is situated deep within the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North West Province, bordering Botswana. 90 km north of Zeerust and just four hours’ drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, is now one of South Africa’s prime safari destinations.

Accommodation

Molori Safari comprises five unique open-air suites, thoughtfully distanced from one another to offer absolute privacy.

They include:
Two premier suites (Ngwedi and Lesedi)
One family premier suite (Sephiri)
Two presidential suites (Metsi and Molelo).

General information

Molori Safari is situated within a malaria-free zone and is a child-friendly venue; children of all ages are welcome, but may be restricted to some activities.

Climate

Madikwe has hot, wet summers and cool, sunny winters. Summer daytime temperatures average around 31°C (88°F) and winter daytime temperatures average around 22°C (72°F). The rainy season begins around October and runs through to April with heavy rainfall occurring between November and February. The dry season or winter months begin around May and run through to mid-September.

Activities

Activities include game drives, wild dog tracking, bush walks, super seven by night, rhino tagging and stargazing. Wellness activities include spa treatments, a sauna and steam room, heated spa baths, plunge pools and private swimming pools. There is also a junior ranger programme for children, culinary classes and an array of dining experiences to choose from.

Getting there

Private charter flights, through our own privately owned charter company, can be arranged from either Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport or Lanseria International Airport to Madikwe Game Reserve’s private airstrip.