NORTH WEST PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA


Comfort zones


The North West Province is packed with first-class hotels, lodges, resorts, guest houses, B&Bs and self-catering options. Listed below are selected properties that have partnered with us on our five agent fam trips to the province


MAKANYANE SAFARI LODGE Madikwe Private Game Reserve This intimate five-star lodge is hidden among lush riverine forest. Each of the eight super-large suites, with glass- walled bedrooms for views of the bush, has an open-fronted lounge and a private sundeck that looks out over the Marico River. The lodge is unfenced and guests can expect to


MADIKWE SAFARI LODGE Madikwe Private Game Reserve This five-star lodge has 20 suites, spread over three exclusive camps, which ensures privacy. Each suite features a spacious sitting area and a circular fireplace in the bedroom. French doors open onto a wooden deck leading to a private plunge pool with great views of the bush. The


THE PALACE HOTEL Sun City 'Fabled' to be the royal residence of an ancient king, The Palace of the Lost City is more than a five-star hotel. From the careful details of its fabulous architecture, its exquisite mosaics, frescos, hand-painted ceilings and life- size bronze animal statue to the fine- dining available at Villa del Palazzo


• Ivory Tree Lodge: In Pilanesberg National Park, the five-star lodge has over 50 spacious suites and an Amani Spa. www.ivorytreegamelodge.com • Etali Safari Lodge: This luxury five- star lodge in Madikwe has eight rooms spaced apart for total privacy, each with their own plunge pool. The lodge features a spa and wheelchair-friendly accommodation. www.etalisafari.co.za


• Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge: Ten ultra-luxurious glass-fronted suites, with their own decks and plunge pools, are hidden among the boulders. Sunken baths, great food and wines and a spa. www.madikwehills.com • Mateya Safari Lodge: With just five ultra-sumptuous suites, each with a rim- flow pool, Mateya is one of the most exclusive lodges in Africa. The high


see plenty of passing wildlife. Features include king-sized beds, a sunken bath and an indoor and outdoor shower. The main lodge/reception area has an infinity pool. The lodge offers activities for children (over 12, except during school holiday periods when under- 12s are also welcome) such as game walks and a junior guiding course. www.makanyane.com


main, open, reception area looks down onto the open plains and distant hills. Game drives are private and the lodge also offers guided bush walks that introduce guests to Madikwe's abundant flora, fauna and birdlife. Children are welcome although under-fives aren't allowed to participate in the game drives. www.madikwesafarilodge.co.za


restaurant, The Palace, one of South Africa's classiest accommodations, has spacious standard rooms with huge bathroom suites. Sun City has four other properties: The Cascades, The Sun City Hotel and The Cabanas, two golf courses, a children's club, Valley of the Waves and much more. 01491 419600 www.suninternational.com


elevation of the lodge provides uninterrupted views of the bush. www.mateyasafari.com • De Hoek Country Hotel: An hour’s drive from Johannesburg, this five-star hotel sits in an idyllic country setting on a picturesque bend of the Magalies River. The hotel has spacious suites with four-poster beds and award- winning fine dining. www.dehoek.com


Where To Book NWP


AFRICA COLLECTION 01403 256 655; www.africacollection.co.uk A seven-night holiday is priced from £2,598pp, based on two people sharing. This includes four nights at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, on a full-board basis, with two game activities per day in a luxury double chalet, and three nights in a luxury double room at The Sun City Hotel, including breakfast. The package includes flights with South African Airways, private transfers to and from Johannesburg Airport, and a private transfer from Madikwe Game Reserve to Sun City. It is valid for the periods August 16-November 30 2011 and January 1-March 31 2012.


CARRIER 0161 491 7610; www.carrier.co.uk Five nights at Makanyane Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve, start from £3300pp, including economy flights, internal flights, transfers and game drives. Clients staying five nights or longer benefit from reduced rates that can amount to a saving of up to £640 per couple. A seven-night family holiday, combining Jaci’s Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve and The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City is from £3605 per adult and £1380 per child (under 12). Valid year round.


2BY2 HOLIDAYS 01582 766122; www.2by2holidays.co.uk Prices for a Sun City and Pilanesberg combination start at £2,380pp for seven nights' accommodation. Clients spend four nights at Sun City Cabanas on a B&B basis and three nights at Bakubung Bush Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park, on a half-board basis. Also included is car hire for the duration, entrance to The Valley of the Waves at Sun City, two game drives, park entrance fees and a bush braai (weather permitting).


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