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Thakadu River Camp

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#17 of 23 Specialty Lodging in Madikwe Game Reserve
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Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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395 reviews
  • Excellent76%
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  • Average4%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible1%
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago
An outstanding safari experience

Thakadu River Camp is situated among the trees and the accommodation is in tented lodges, fully equipped and very comfortable. The Staff are all very welcoming and attentive, particularly during the three very tasty meals that are provided each day. You get an early morning...More

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Thank Gary E
Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 1 week ago

Dear Gary E We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your Safari experience and stay at Thakadu River Camp. It was a pleasure hosting you. We are looking forward to welcome you back as returning guests.

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Great safari

Situation: married couple traveling for fun, with three nights stay in standard tented suite. Went in mid May....nice in afternoon but cold at night. Not buggy due to time of year. Lodge: Rustic and beautiful. Gift shop, 24/7 bar, security (to walk you to tents...More

Thank Theoshnfloor
Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Theoshnfloor Thank you for your review. We are glad to see you enjoyed your Safari experience at Thakadu River Camp. We hope to welcome you back as returning guests.

Reviewed 9 May 2018
OFF ROAD - GAME DRIVES - an experience unforgetable

On our arrival already a group of Impalas and Waterbacks guard us to the entrance. The welcome was professional and easy done. The Tents are luxuary and give private atmosphere. The Game Drives are well done and the car ist not fully loaded. We enjoyed...More

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Thank Petra P
Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 11 May 2018

Dear Petra P Thank you for your review. It is rewarding to see that our guests had a fantactic experience at Thakadu River Camp. It was a pleasure hosting you. We are looking forward to welcome you back as returning guests.

Reviewed 2 May 2018
great trip

Was a great experience, loved our safari guide! .. everything was on time and we got to see a lot of animals! i would highly recommend this place! Our meals were always nice laid out and ready for as soon as we came back to...More

Thank Tracy L
Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 11 May 2018

Dear Tracy L We are trilled to see that you and your family enjoyed your safari experience at Thakadu River Camp. It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to receive you back as returning guests in rhe future.

Reviewed 24 April 2018
Our stay at Thakadu River Camp

When we arrived, the reception was warm and friendly, introducing themselves with a big smile making you feel extremely welcome! The experience we had was exactly what we had expected... out in the bush majority of the day, with a calm and inviting place to...More

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Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 28 April 2018

Dear P5019CQpaul Thank you for this great review. It is very rewarding for the Thakadu River Camp Team to see that our guests had a fantastic experience. We hope to welcome you back as returning guests in the future.

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Dani L
25 January 2018|
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Response from Elle D | Reviewed this property |
Yes yes. There is a game drive in the morning and afternoon. Just phone the lodge and confirm the times. Their customer service was great.
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"As the rooms are like pearls on a chain along the river - it would be good for people with limited movement..."
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"The room was perfect... though the only issue we had were marks on the head board of the bed. Probably where..."
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"If you need to be close to reception nd facilities, you need to stick to rooms 1 to 4 max. the rooms are..."
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"We were given Tent number 2 as requested - a manageable distance from the Lodge/swimming pool/pick up area..."
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