| THAKADU RIVER CAMP |
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| Thakadu River Camp is a 24-bed tented
camp designed by Chris Rightford
and Dave Gurney. Thakadu River Camp
is set within the riverine canopy
along the banks of the Marico River
in the eastern sector of the Madikwe
Game Reserve. The camp comprises
12 tented suites, each with their
own viewing deck overlooking the
Marico River. |
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| 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. |
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| Thakadu River Camp is a wholly-owned,
Community-based Tented Safari Camp in the Madikwe Game Reserve. The
Tented Camp, located on the banks of |
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| the Marico River, is an 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. |
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| FACILITIES |
| The main camp is located between
the Marico River and a small tributary
of the Marico. The main area comprises
an open plan lounge, dining and
reception area, with the pool and
bar area offering views of the gully
and river to the north. A traditional
‘lapa’ falls within a glade of natural
riverine forest. The décor of the
camp has a strong Afro-Asian Safari
ambience to it, with use of natural
stone, fibres, cloth and carpets
as well as metal and wood featuring
prominently throughout the camp.
The influence of the river is very
apparent, with the trees, birds
and water providing a peaceful and
tranquil mood within the camp. |
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| ACCOMMODATION |
| Thakadu River Camp has 12 tented
suites. They are large and spacious
and are wonderfully decorated and
appointed. Within the canvas frame,
the interior is uniquely designed
to incorporate a full bathroom.
Each tent has a sliding door that
opens onto a private deck overlooking
the river. Of the 12 tented suites,
4 are family units, each with an
extra sleeper couch catering for
children. |
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| SAFARIS |
| Madikwe is home to a tremendous
diversity of fauna and flora, including
both black and white rhino, buffalo,
elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah
and wild dog. The camp 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.
Other activities include tracking,
stargazing, bush dining and birding. |
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| WHAT TO TAKE |
| Walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses,
sun block, cameras, binoculars,
light clothing and bathing suit
in summer and warm clothing and
jackets in winter. Please also bring
a warm rain jacket in summer as
the evening drives in open vehicles
can get rather cold. As the camp
is located on the river it can be
extremely cold in the middle of
winter. Whilst the lodge has taken
every precaution to ensure your
comfort we would advise to bring
extra clothing for the evenings. |
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| CLIMATE |
| Summer - October to March |
| Rainy season with hot days and warm nights. Temperatures 25°C -
40°C. |
| Winter - April to September |
| Dry season with generally warm days
and cold nights. Temperatures 0°C
- 25°C. |
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| CHILDREN |
| The camp caters for children. We
do however recommend that children
under the age of 6 years do not
go on game drives. We have four
tented suites catering for families
where a Queen-size sleeper couch
is available for children. |
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| TARIFF
INCLUDES |
TARIFF
EXCLUDES |
Dinner, bed and breakfast
Teas and
coffees |
Tourism
marketing levy of R 10.00 pppn paid in camp |
| All safari
activities |
Bar account |
| Return
transfers to Madikwe airstrip |
Road transfers
to and from the lodge |
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R 30.00
Babysitters per hour |
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Gate fee of R
50.00 per adult; R 20.00 per child |
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Landing fee of
R 100.00 per adult; R 50.00 per child |
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| PAYMENT DETAILS |
| In order to confirm your booking,
a 50% deposit is required. Please
note that your booking will only
be confirmed on receipt of your
deposit. Balance is due one-month
prior to travel. |
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| CANCELLATION |
| Between six and
four weeks of arrival
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50% of the total
amount will be forfeited |
| Within four and
two weeks of arrival
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100% of the total
amount will be forfeited
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| HOW TO GET THERE |
| Daily scheduled flights are operated
from Johannesburg Intertnational
Airport to the Madikwe Airstrip
with Federal Air/ Madikwe Air Charters.
Private air-charters are organised
on request. It is a 3½-hour drive
from Johannesburg to Thakadu River
Camp (please request a map on reservation).
Please visit
Directions for details on reaching
us by road. |
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