Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
Game Lodges & Resorts
accommodation
Madikwe
North West Province
South Africa
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Accommodation Venue - Buffalo Ridge
Safari Lodge ( Game Lodges & Resorts Accommodation
in Madikwe / North West Province / South Africa )
Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few reserves
in southern Africa, which is malaria free. Located in South Africa
along the Botswana border and 20 km from Gaberone, the reserve
lies within a transition region between lowveld bushveld and the
Kalahari thornveld. As a result the region is host to an incredible
diversity of species from both ecosystems. Geographically the
region has enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, which
are prominent throughout the reserve and are a spectacular backdrop
to the reserve.
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is the first wholly owned Community
based Safari Lodge to be developed in South Africa. The lodge
is a pure ecotourism partnership between North-West Parks, the
Balete Ba Lekgophung Community and the operator, The Nature Workshop.
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 back to the
community
itself.
The main lodge is spectacularly located on two tiers of the ridge,
accessed via a wooden bridge that crosses a ravine surrounded
by rock figs. Decorated by Lucy Corder, who interpreted the brief
with a fresh and innovative vision, each of the living areas has
its own character, mood and style providing guests with a choice
of breathtaking views and tranquil spaces.
Whether you are relaxing in the lounge, the lower or upper deck
areas or at the pool, you will find a space that suits your mood.
Judy Dyason creates the magic in the kitchen and the delicious
cuisine has become a highlight of a visit to Buffalo Ridge.
The lodge has 8 suites, each with their own viewing deck, decorated
in natural hews of colour and texture, offering a very private
and luxurious experience. The thatched suites, with sliding doors
from each room and
shower allow the guest to experience an oneness with the bushveld.
Madikwe is home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora,
including the black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion,
leopard, cheetah and wild dog. The lodge is a superb walking and
open vehicle safari destination where guests are accompanied by
well-trained and informative rangers who are able to interpret
the many encounters whilst on safari.
Directions to accommodation
Directions to Wonderboom Gate for Buffalo Ridge
1. Drive from Johannesburg to Magaliesburg along the N14 and
the R 24.
2. From Magaliesburg, take the R509 through Derby to Koster (69km)
3. Turn right in Koster to Swartruggens. (34km)
4. Continue straight through Swartruggens towards Groot Marico
and
Zeerust. You do not actually pass through the town of Groot Marico
5. After entering Zeerust, keep straight on until you see a sign
for
Gaberone / Madikwe Game Reserve. Turn right there.
6. Continue on this road through 2 rural villages and past Madikwe
Road
Takeaways (a store and filling station) and past Nietverdiend
(a store,
filling station and police station).
7. Continue on this road past the Abjagterskop Gate for Madikwe
Game
Reserve on your right. (Thatched entrance with flags etc.) for
7km.
8. 7 km past the Abjagterskop Gate, you will find another gate
Wonderboom gate on the Right into the park.
9. Once inside the park, please follow signs to Buffalo Ridge
Safari
Lodge approx 8km.
Daily scheduled flights are operated from JIA to The Madikwe
Airstrip with
Federal Air/ Madikwe Air Charters.
Private air-charters organised on request.
Only a 4-hour drive from JNB to Buffalo Ridge
Accommodation Facilities
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Site Facilities
airport transfer
bar
children
laundry
pool
restaurant
secure parking |
Local Facilities
game viewing
bar
hiking
tours
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Accommodation Pricing Guide (
Game Lodges & Resorts Accommodation in Madikwe / North West
Province / South Africa )
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