
Madikwe
The Last Word Makanyane
Luxury Lodge
- Max Capacity
- 16
- Rooms
- 8
- Check-in
- 12h30
- Check-out
- 11h00
- Children
- 12 years +
01 — Overview
The safari lodge
Last Word Makanyane is located on 1 800 hectares of private land adjoining Madikwe Game Reserve, giving you wonderful Big 5 sightings and unparalleled privacy. The lodge has been built in the verdant riverine forest along the Marico river and all the glass-fronted suites have river views.
Being on private land allows guides to do special stops that may not be permitted in the game reserve itself. Last Word Makanyane also offers interesting township tours and a behind-the-scenes look at reserve operations, giving you a better understanding of conservation challenges and successes.
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The index
Lodge facilities
Everything available to guests throughout your stay at The Last Word Makanyane.
- 01Dining Area
- 02Bar
- 03Lounge
- 04Swimming Pool
- 05Deck
- 06Wifi
- 07Laundry Service
02 — Gallery
Inside The Last Word Makanyane
03 — Accommodation
8 x Suites
Your accommodation is in one of the beautifully appointed suites, where the large glass windows let in plenty of light and allow you to see passing wildlife. The windows also open up so you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the tub with unrestrained views.
Amenities
- 01Wi-Fi
- 02Mini-bar
- 03Safe
- 04Air conditioning
- 05Fireplace
- 06Coffee station
- 07Hairdryer
- 08Yoga mat
- 09Weights
- 10Resistance band
- 11Indoor and outdoor showers
- 12Indoor bathtub


04 — Activities
Safari experiences
Last Word Makanyane is uniquely placed to be able to offer more unusual activities in addition to traditional Big 5 morning and afternoon game drives.
- Game Drives
- Nature Walks
- Birding
- In-room Spa Treatments
- Reserve Operations Tours
- Village Visits (extra cost)
05 — Rates
Personalised quotes
We offer highly competitive and exclusive rates which are individually calculated. Please contact us for your personal quote. We understand that time is of the essence and we endeavour to respond to your request within 2–4hrs, during business hours.
We understand how important rates are to you and we endeavour to match any official quote you get for a certain lodge.
Our consultants have visited and experienced the lodges that we book. Let us use our experience to assist you with booking your holiday.
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Need help planning your stay?
Our reservations team can help you plan your itinerary and arrange every detail of your The Last Word Makanyane safari experience.
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