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    Thakadu River Camp

    327 Reviews
    #14 of 23 Specialty Lodging in Madikwe Game Reserve
    Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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    4.5
    327 reviews
    • Excellent74%
    • Very good18%
    • Average5%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    “luxury tents” (10 reviews)
    “family tent” (4 reviews)
    “game drives” (88 reviews)
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    1 - 5 of 273 reviews

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    July 2017 family vacation

    We loved our stay at Thakadu river camp! KG was an amazing game driver- so knowledgeable. We saw the big 5 on our first day out. Food was great- service was good. The kids were swimming in the pool and an elephant came right up...More

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    Thank Yoshida J
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Relax in Style !!

    We really enjoyed our stay. The whole Lodge seems to have a unique bond... all the staff are really friendly ,and are making every effort to attend to your every need. The tented accommodation made this a real " bush experience " ... but with...More

    Thank Mikehughes2508
    Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 6 days ago

    Dear Mikehughes2508 Thank you for your review. It was great to see how the four of you were enjoying yourselves, having fun with your Bridge games everyday. We are looking forward to welcome you back at Thakadu River Camp. Your new pack of cards is...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Bush break Magic

    We stayed as a Family of three in the magical Thakadu River Camp Tents along the Marico River. It is a hidden Gem run by very Capable AHA staff. The Manager Hanlie Lombard ensured all guests including ourselves were part of the family. The Lodge...More

    Thank Grant F
    Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 6 days ago

    Dear Grant F It was a pleasure hosting the three of you. We appreciate what Project Rhino is doing in and around Madikwe Game Reserve to educate people and particularly our youth, on protecting our Rhino and Elephants.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Told they had no space for us on arrival after booking and paying 2 months in advance.

    We booked through Hotels.com appr. 2 months in advance on the 3rd May 2017 and paid in advance, the money cleared the credit card on the 5th May 2017. We completed the 4.5 hours drive to the camp on the 01st July 2017. On arrival...More

    Thank devonr2017
    Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 6 days ago

    Dear devonr2017 Please except my apologies for the unpleasant experience with your booking. Unfortunately because of an IT mapping problem, AHA and Thakadu River Camp never received your booking on the AHA Extranet Channel. Your booking Agent was also not aware of this IT problem...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Very enjoyable

    We were very skeptical about staying in "tents" but the hospitality and outstanding game drives more than make up for the niggles associated with the tents. The food was excellent and healthy. The tents were large and had all requirements... just a bit cold in...More

    Thank j889814672
    Response from Hanlie L, General Manager at Thakadu River CampResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear j889814672 The Thakadu Team are glad to see that you enjoyed you stay and safari experience with us. It was a pleasure hosting you and we are looking forward to welcome you back as returning guests.

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    About
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    • Pool
    • Free Parking
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Breakfast included
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    • Free Parking
    • Breakfast included
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    • US$489 - US$578 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 8
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    • Madikwe Game Reserve
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    Mishy77
    6 January 2017|
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    Response from Hanlie L | Property representative |
    Connection is not always strong but you will be able to connect with 3G.
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    GabsGirl76
    8 September 2016|
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    Response from Hanlie L | Property representative |
    Dear Janloubse Yes the rate include two game drives per day.
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    Ken R
    7 July 2016|
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    Response from Hanlie L | Property representative |
    Details are available on our web page.
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