Jaci’s Madikwe House is the ultimate private safari residence, offering unrivalled scale, seclusion, and sweeping 270-degree views across the Madikwe Game Reserve and surrounding vlei. Designed for exclusive-use stays, this extraordinary retreat is perfectly suited to extended families or groups seeking a fully immersive and personalised safari experience.

The residence features five beautifully appointed bedrooms, thoughtfully spread across the main house and a private guest cottage. The elegant master suite offers the choice of a super-king or twin bed, an indoor fireplace, and a spacious en-suite bathroom complete with both bath and shower, as well as an indulgent outdoor bath and shower. Three additional guest bedrooms, each with super-king or twin configurations, boast full en-suite bathrooms, with one also featuring an outdoor shower for a truly immersive bush experience.

A separate guest cottage provides enhanced privacy, complete with its own en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, mini fridge, tea and coffee station, and a private viewing deck overlooking the wilderness.

The heart of the home is designed for both relaxation and connection, with a fully equipped open-plan kitchen and safari bar, elegant indoor dining and lounge areas, and a dedicated reading and workspace known as the Green Room. Outdoors, the expansive deck invites guests to unwind in style, featuring a wood-fired hot tub, private heated plunge pool, alfresco dining area, and a traditional fire pit boma, all set against uninterrupted bushveld vistas.

A private game vehicle, expert field guide, and dedicated hospitality team including a personal chef and host, ensure a seamless, customised safari experience. Every detail is thoughtfully curated, allowing guests to relax completely and experience the magic of the wild in total comfort and exclusivity.

About the Madikwe Game Reserve

Set along South Africa’s north-western border with Botswana, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the country’s largest and most rewarding safari destinations. Spanning over 75,000 hectares of diverse wilderness, this malaria-free reserve offers an exceptional Big 5 safari experience within a landscape of open plains, rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and riverine forests.

Madikwe is renowned not only for its impressive wildlife sightings but also for its conservation success story. Established through the groundbreaking Operation Phoenix, thousands of animals were reintroduced into the area, transforming former farmland into a thriving wildlife sanctuary. Today, the reserve is home to an abundance of species, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, as well as the endangered African wild dog - one of Madikwe’s most celebrated highlights.

The reserve’s exclusive-use model ensures a more private and uncrowded safari experience compared to many other game reserves in South Africa. With no day visitors allowed, guests can enjoy intimate game drives, guided bush walks, and uninterrupted sightings in a truly tranquil setting.

Madikwe is also known for its wide range of luxury lodges, offering everything from family-friendly retreats to ultra-exclusive private villas. Whether travelling as a couple, family, or small group, visitors can expect exceptional hospitality, expert guiding, and tailor-made safari experiences.

Easily accessible by road or a short flight from Johannesburg, Madikwe Game Reserve is the ideal choice for those seeking a high-quality, malaria-free safari combined with outstanding wildlife, privacy, and luxury.