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Impodimo Game Lodge - Madikwe Game Reserve
Impodimo Game Lodge has earned the coveted 5-Star rating through its extraordinary location and design. Set along a rocky ridge commanding stunning panoramas of the Madikwe Game Reserve, this spectacular lodge is also positioned at the source of a natural spring. It’s the elevated views and riverine serenity that make this the perfect place to indulge in South African luxury, while getting closer to the “Big Five” in malaria-free environment.
From empowering local children to raising orphaned rhinos, Impodimo Game Lodge is proud to support the surrounding community and, by simply being a guest, you are part of the sustainability model. Come and experience a blend of service and style that will have you planning repeat visits.
Owner Steve Tucker was a ranger himself for many years and has put a major emphasis on the standard of guiding at the lodge – in fact he went so far as bringing in Shangaan trackers (who have built up a legendary reputation for their exceptional bush craft) into Madikwe from the lowveld, and this has paid off in Impodimo having a superb reputation for the excellence of the guiding and hence game viewing that guests enjoy (at many lodges having specialist trackers is sadly being done away with to cut costs with rangers expected to cover both roles)
NOTE: Please do NOT enter Impodimo in your GPS when travelling to Impodimo. You can enter Zeerust and once you are in Zeerust you can enter Impodimo.
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Impodimo Game Lodge
Set on a rocky ridge overlooking magnificent vistas, Impodimo Game Lodge provides the ideal retreat to escape the busy world. This 5-star luxury game lodge offers everything the visitor could want to experience in the bush, from indulgent cuisine to the excitement of dawn and dusk game drives escorted by a professional ranger in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Its spectacular setting at the source of a natural spring elevated above the views of the park coupled with riverine serenity, make the perfect recipe for a spectacular stay.
The main lodge itself is lovely and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views extending as far as the eye can see. In the warmer summer months you’ll no doubt spend many hours lazing around the pool deck or lapa with a cold beer or glass of chilled sauvignon blanc. With any luck while you’re down there you’ll get to enjoy the regular visit of the elephants – pretty much every day the ellies visit the lodge’s waterhole for a mud bath and wallow before heading up the lodge swimming pool for a good slurp of the crystal-clear pool water.
Carved from the hillside, 8 Luxury suites provide intimate accommodation at Impodimo Game lodge, whilst the Deluxe Safari suite is for those who prefer something extra-ordinary. Suites at the lodge are spacious in design and have been carefully positioned to ensure complete privacy.
Impodimo Game Lodge is a luxurious game lodge situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, covering 75 000 hectares of prime bushveld. Here guests will be able to witness the wilderness, with lush surroundings, breathtaking scenery, an abundance of wildlife, birdlife and flora, and the most dramatic African sunsets imaginable. Big game roams free in this reserve, including the magnificent Big Five, Cheetah and the endangered Wild Dog.
Children are welcome at Impodimo Game Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve and can take part in an exciting children on safari programme. Children over the age of 6 years are welcome on the game drives, however younger children can go on a ‘kiddies bumble’ which is shorter and aimed at keeping the little one’s attention.
2026 Rates
Accommodation | Year Rate | Peak Season Rate (16 Dec - 5 Jan) |
Luxury Suite | R11,920.00 per person per night sharing R17,880.00 per person per night single R5,960.00 per child per night | R12,516.00 per person per night sharing R18,774.00 per person per night single R6,258.00 per child per night |
Family Safari Villa (4 adults + 2 children) | R62,595.00 per villa per night | R65,725.00 per villa per night |
Deluxe Safari Villa (4 adults) | R67,863.00 per villa per night | R71,256.00 per villa per night |
*Rates exclude conservation fees & gate fees
The Family Safari Villa & Deluxe Safari Villa include a safari vehicle with your own private ranger & tracker.
The Deluxe Safari Villa also includes a private chef and all meals catered for at the villa.
Note: The Family Safari Villa and Deluxe Safari Villa are the SAME villa that is sold in 2 different ways.
Includes:
Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks, local drinks on safaris and 2 daily safari activities
Excludes:
Park entrance fees as determined by North West Parks & Tourism Board All drinks A bed levy per person per night Items of a personal nature
QUICK FACTS
Big Five - Yes
Off Road - Yes (for Big 5 Sightings Only)
Camp Fenced - No
Child Policy - All ages welcome
Pool - Main Area Pool & Private Plunge Pool In Deluxe Safari Suite
SPA - In-room Massages
Aircon - Yes
Cellphone Signal - Yes
Malaria Area - No
Back-up Power - Generator
Please contact us for assistance
Our team is available
+27 (0) 21 6969615
+27 (0) 606191220
+27 (0) 642831384
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