Madikwe Game Reserve Guest Stories
Tell us about your journey and your thoughts and impressions of Africa.
It is always a pleasure to receive feedback on how the &Beyond experience has touched our guests. For many of them, a life-long love affair with Africa's wide open spaces and its incredible wildlife has started at one of our lodges across the continent. Others have formed lasting friendships with the warm and welcoming &Beyonders they have met on safari. Here is just a sample of the incredible comments we have been receiving from our guests staying at Madikwe Safari Lodge.
Shannon Watt - A moment in paradise
"A perfect time spent in a glorious place in our beautiful country."
Madikwe is a paradise on earth. We spent a wonderful few days being pampered, indulged and amazed. We were treated to perfection at its best in the attention to detail by the delightful staff. The scenery was breathtaking. The sounds and sights of the bush were remarkable.
Derek Badenhorst - An escape to paradise
"Life is full of stresses and bad news stories, but spending time at an &Beyond lodge is restoration for the soul."
It is the unique combination of what the lodge has to offer that contributes to this - the beauty of the location, the stunning architecture and decor, the exceptional personal service and friendly staff, and being at one with nature that is so deeply satisfying.
Leonie McAlpine - &Beyond left a lump in our throats...


"We spent the most incredible three nights at Madikwe Safari Lodge. Everything was just superlative: the drives with the ultimate Bushbabe Lara Hamilton were about so much more than the big 6; star birds, sundowners, vegetation ..."
The lodge was just wonderful: decor full of character and history, all the thoughtful little touches and the most incredibly hospitable staff. Sean/Shaun, Ruth and others made it feel like our own family lodge. We did NOT want to leave. HIGHLY recommended!
Sandra Buys - Easter with &Beyond


"It was the most exciting "egg hunt" ever. After a short game drive we were treated to a wonderful breakfast of pancakes and chocolate in the bush!"
The kids were thrilled to search for Easter eggs, whilst "nervously" looking over their shoulders for any predators! The glass jars, filled with chocolate eggs and sweets, to help yourself from are always a treat at Safari Lodge. For the adults the chocolate fondue at the fireplace is a special sweet treat! This, combined with fantastic sightings, made our 2006 Easter one to remember! Thanks to &Beyond.
Kelly Killian - Everlasting experience
"Though some of these adjectives may seem to be complete opposites, they can all be used to describe the land, the people and my experience at Madikwe - strong, beautiful, gentle, warm, surprising, gracious, bewitching and serene."
From the second we landed to the second we departed, the staff, surroundings and adventures completely amazed me. I fell victim to the spell of the African bush from the first moment and have never experienced a vacation quite like it. The feelings that come over me will stay within me for a long time. Changes have gone on, deep and everlasting, in my idea of living. Thank you for that. I look forward to a return and to giving others the experience I was so blessed to have had already.









