Lelapa Lodge

Lelapa or family in Setswana

Madikwe Safari Lodge comprises 3 luxurious lodges, among which Lelapa—meaning "family" in the Tswana dialect—is best suited for families. With its 12 suites featuring African curves and bush accents, it is an intimate lodge, beautifully decorated by a South African designer. Located in the east-centre of the Madikwe Game Reserve, it allows you to easily explore the reserve to maximise your chances of spotting the Big Five as well as the wild dogs that were successfully reintroduced a few years ago. Back at the lodge, you will appreciate the shared pool for children or the privacy of your own plunge pool on your suite's deck. And as the cherry on top for the slightly cooler months, you will gladly enjoy a nightcap in front of your fireplace.

STYLE

Decidedly ethnic-chic, with colourful touches of curry and ebony

SITUATION

A 4.5-hour drive from Joburg, or a 1-hour flight by bush plane, in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve

CAPACITY

12 suites including 4 reserved for families

HIGHLIGHTS

Lelapa is a perfect family lodge with its lovely pool, exciting BIG 5 safaris and rooms designed to accommodate small families

THE EXPERIENCES

  • 4x4 safari, walking safari, bush dinner
  • Lodge pool
  • Lodge activities for kids
  • Visit to the Obakeng village

THE EXTRAORDINARY

The Lelapa main lodge is stunningly beautiful, at once open to nature while maintaining a warm and cosy atmosphere

ETHICS

The More group's lodges follow a shared policy based on four community support principles: educational development, micro-enterprise creation, improvement of living conditions and access to safe drinking water.