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Located within the Madikwe Game Reserve, Last Word Madikwe features a lush garden, terrace and outdoor pool. The malaria free reserve boasts the Big 5, a variety of wildlife and birds. The lodge’s rooms are decorated in warm and natural colours, they offer air conditioning and a patio with a view. Each room features a private entrance, coffee machine and a safe. At Last Word Madikwe the restaurant offers a variety of dishes and guests can enjoy breakfast in the garden or dinner under the stars. There is also a bar and special diet menus can be arranged upon request. Last Word Madikwe boasts an underground hide, where guests may occasionally see animals drinking from the waterhole which is located in front of the lodge. Other facilities include a gift shop and shared lounge. Free WiFi is available at the lodge and Pilanesberg is 97 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
High score for Madikwe Game Reserve
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lev
    Australia Australia
    I would like to thank the entire Last Word team for the unforgettable stay we had there. Everything was beyond excellent. I wouldn’t be able to make the word limit here if I wanted to list what we liked about our stay. Gold standard of hospitality...
  • Sanders
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Friendly staf, excellent food, wonderful game drives and an amazing garden with frequent visits of elephants, zebras etc
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very low key and amazing watering hole on sight to see animals
  • Philipp
    Germany Germany
    We booked this resort at short notice because there were problems with our original booking. That was an absolute stroke of luck. The resort is unique in many ways. The staff are incredibly friendly and courteous and the guides on the daily game...
  • Kai
    Germany Germany
    We enjoyed the extraordinary privacy! Outstanding! Courtesy of the employees!
  • Elba
    Spain Spain
    Look no further, this is the lodge for your safari experience. Getting to the place from Johannesburg is very easy by car, they are in touch with you in case of any event. The lodge is just wonderful. This is the only safari I have been on but I...
  • Kathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful surroundings. Extremely comfortable bed. Fabulous staff. Exceptional food. Highly knowledgeable driver/guide Shaun. Underground hide at the waterhole a magical experience.
  • Lia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Waterhole, underground hide and hospitality were great! Also the diners en the game drives. We've seeing all of animals! Thnx to the staff!
  • Bruna
    Brazil Brazil
    A estadia foi incrível. Ficamos 3 noites e vimos todos os big five e ainda cheetah e black rhino graças ao nosso guia Damien que foi excelente e não poupou esforços para fazer o melhor. A comida era muito boa e a equipe muito simpática. Cama...
  • Chantal
    Germany Germany
    Der Aufenthalt war rundum perfekt! Das wunderbare Essen, die lieben Mitarbeiter, die Zimmer, der hübsche Garten, das Wasserloch direkt vor der Lodge und die Safaris waren atemberaubend. Wir würden immer wieder diese Lodge buchen. Ausgezeichnet!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Last Word Madikwe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:30 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. Please contact the property in advance, prior to arrival for the these charges.

Please note that the rates exclude:

*All drinks from the bar and on game drive,

*Curio shop purchases,

*Gate entrance fees/Landing strip fees, conservation levy,

*Laundry services

*Babysitting charges.

Please inform Last Word Madikwe in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Last Word Madikwe

  • Last Word Madikwe is 7.5 miles from the centre of Madikwe Game Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Last Word Madikwe include:

    • Suite
    • Villa
  • Check-in at Last Word Madikwe is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Last Word Madikwe offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Game drives
    • Swimming Pool
  • The prices at Last Word Madikwe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.