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Rockfig Lodge
912.00 / Night
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An authentic, luxurious and intimate safari experience catering to your every need.
Award Winner 2024
Africa’s Best Family Hotel
Need To Know
• Nestled in the Madikwe Game Reserve at the North-Eastern tip of South Africa.
• 4 lovingly designed villas that can be booked individually or together as an exclusive hire.
• Villas and the private family house can accommodate combinations of 2, 4 or 6 guests.
• Madikwe Game Reserve is malaria-free, can be easily accessed by road and air and has all of the ‘big five’ within its boundaries.
• A first-class restaurant serving home cooked breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner.
• A stunning swimming pool and private pools in each villa.
• There is an option to self-cater in fully equipped and pristine kitchens
• Spa treatments available at your request.
• 2 game drives included each day topped off with a sunrise coffee (with Amarula of course!) and a sun-downer
Check in - Check out
- Check in from 14:00
- Check out before 12:00
We Love
- The wonderful service led by Sarika and her team.
- The gourmet food with an emphasis on using raw ingredients and homemade recipes.
- The privacy of the private villa allowing a truly romantic and intimate getaway.
- The unforgettable game drives with huge variety in wildlife, experienced park rangers and stunning scenery.
- The fantastic wine list featuring the best of Western Cape wines.
- The outdoor showers that may only interrupted by inquisitive elephants, zebras and giraffes!
Key Features
Book Your Stay at Rockfig Lodge
912.00 for 1 Night
Location
Address
Rockfig Lodge, Madikwe, 2840, South Africa
Travel Info
Fly to Johanessburg and either take a private driver or rental car for a 4-hour drive. Alternatively, there is a private air strip on the game reserve
Nearby Places
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
42 km
Last Updated: 2024-12-30
Expert Review
Origins
Rockfig Lodge was founded over 20 years ago by Andrew Walker, who originally built the Inkwe family house as a home-from-home.
In 2019, Andrew opened the place into the beautiful game lodge it is today.
Now run by Sarika Ramjee and Andrew Walker’s family, the lodge continues its legacy of offering a unique and immersive safari experience. Rockfig is thoroughly deserving of all the warm praise and accolades it receives from previous guests lucky enough to have visited.
Top Secret
An underground hide situated next to the Rockfig watering hole where you can experience the thrill of seeing zebra, elephant and impala up-close.
‘The Cliff’ is a perfect spot to watch the sunset over the magical Madikwe plains and is a famed place for an impromptu or planned proposal (!)
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The Review
Having visited Madikwe before, we were excited to return and experience Rockfig Lodge which has received almost flawless reviews from previous guests. It would be a disservice to Rockfig to simply state that it met these expectations as they were overwhelmingly surpassed.
On arrival, we were treated to a welcome drink and immediately whisked into a waiting vehicle to embark on our first game drive. Driving around Madikwe Game Reserve at sunset is an unforgettable experience. Not only does the park retain a sense of exclusivity through strict restrictions in numbers, but it also boasts a huge variety of wildlife including of course the ‘big five’. Rockfig had thought of everything… from the well-stocked drinks and nibbles (think kudu biltong!) to the knowledgeable guide and comfortable driving experience, we truly had an unforgettable time. Worth noting is that if you have a particular request for the game drive (sunset, particular bird, predator or botanical gin!!), Rockfig will do its utmost to make this possible for you.
Despite Madikwe being a relatively remote reserve, we were amazed by the quality and variety of culinary delights on offer at Rockfig. Jessica the chef is a great believer in using natural and raw ingredients to make both first class local and international cuisine. Particular highlights included the ostrich carpaccio, chocolate brownies topped with avocado icing and the amazing brai that featured no less than 10 different dishes including stews, curries, salads, local sausages and fish.
One of the other things we loved about Rockfig was the perfect experiential balance between intimacy and sociability. The villas themselves are totally secluded, but during the game drives and dinners, we were able to share experiences with other visitors, such as the communal brai, sun-downers and of course the world-famous pizza night! Outside of the game drives and first-class meals, we could enjoy the luxuries of the villa without disturbance and in perfect privacy.
Overall, if we were forced to pick a ‘top safari’ experience, it would be our recent stay at Rockfig Madikwe. The staff should be proud of creating a place with a relaxed but luxurious atmosphere and a perfect balance between intimacy and top-quality personalized service.
