| 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 kilometres
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,
wide open plains and the riverine
environment along the Marico River
in the east of the reserve. Thakadu River
Camp is a wholly-owned, Community-based
Tented Safari Camp within Madikwe
Game Reserve. The Camp,
on the banks of the Marico River,
is an ecotourism partnership between
North-West Parks, the Molatedi Community
and The Madikwe Collection. |
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| 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. |
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