General Information

Facilities & Services

Please note: these are inclusive in price unless otherwise stated.

• Pool: Swimming pool with River views.
• Game Drives: Morning and Evening Game Drives in an open vehicle (children age 6 plus welcome).
• Walking Safaris: Available for adults only.
• Village Visits: Guests are welcome to visit the local Molatedi Village, where staff live, on request.

Bars & Restaurants

The chef creates delicious fare to be enjoyed in the open plan guest area, decorated with a strong Afro-Asian Safari ambience and warmed by fires in Winter, or in the nearby traditional ‘lapa’, set within a glade of natural riverine forest.

The Bar has stunning views of the gully and river to the North, the perfect spot for a relaxing drink.

Overview

Children will love staying in one of the Family Tents with sofa bed which offer the fun of camping but the luxuries of home for Mum & Dad! We especially recommend the Lodge if parents have a positive attitude towards their children learning about local village life as visits are welcome.

Looking after younger guests

• TV and DVD player with children’s DVD
• Colouring books

Children’s Meals

Bespoke food on request

Babysitting & Supervised activities

• Children’s ranger to help make sure younger guests have the best time possible!
• Babysitting: In-house staff providing baby-sitting services.

Safety

• Animals: The Lodge is partially fenced around the Family Suites.
• Water: There is a swimming pool on site and parents should be aware that the River runs alongside the lodge.
• Height: Since the lodge is located on the banks of a river, please be aware that there are some height issues for younger children e.g. the ballustrading on the decks outside the tents.

Rooms types

12 Tented Suites rest on stilted decks in the Tree Canopy. This unique accommodation also offers modern en-suite comforts such as tea & coffee making facilities, with a highlight of a private deck overlooking the River accessed by glass sliding doors.

Family

• A Cot can be provided
• 4 Family Suites include a sofa bed for up to 2 children under 12.
• ‘Little Thakadu’ comprises of 4 Tented Suites (including 2 with sofa bed), central area with plunge pool and private vehicle, thus ideal for extended families travelling together.

Rates

Rates from £240 per night per adult sharing, inclusive of Bed & Breakfast in a Tented Suite (valid 01/05/10 – 31/08/10)

Family

• Child under 2 years free of charge in a cot.
• Children aged 2 – 11 years pay 50% when sharing a Family Tent with parents.
• Children in their own room charged at adult rate.

Special Offers

Please enquire regarding Special Offers that may be available e.g Free Night Offer in Winter.

Note: Please enquire for rates for different Room Types and Seasons and we will compile a detailed quotation for your stay.

Thakadu River Camp is a wholly-owned Community-based Lodge created as a result of a unique ecotourism partnership between North-West Parks, the Molatedi Community and the operator, The Madikwe Collection. The community has a 45-year lease to operate a commercial lodge with traversing rights across the Reserve. The concept is unique in South Africa in that the community owns the development, with substantial benefits accruing to the community itself. The majority of the staff come from the Village and appointments have been made to ensure maximum benefit is felt across all families.

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Kate Foster took her young son on a safari In Madikwe for Scotland on Sunday. Click here to find out how she got on!