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Hotel Description

Luxurious boutique lodge with safari

Thabazimbi retreat

At this Thabazimbi lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Madikwe Game Reserve and 12 miles (20 km) of Tshukudu Dam. Derdepoort Gate is within 20 miles (32 km) and Wonderboom Gate is within 32 miles (40 km).

Dining, outdoor pool

This lodge features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A terrace, a snack bar/deli, and a lobby fireplace are also on offer.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$195* Per night/room Apr 29 - Apr 30

Family Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury aha Thakadu River Camp. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This 5-star Thabazimbi lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 13 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Aha Thakadu River Camp offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Bathrooms are partially open
  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Sitting area
  • In-room dining
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Aha Thakadu River Camp has a restaurant on site.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at aha Thakadu River Camp

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • No front desk
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 420 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee: ZAR 180 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Madikwe National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Thakadu
  • Thakadu Camp
  • Thakadu River
  • aha Thakadu River Camp Lodge Madikwe
  • Thakadu River Camp Lodge
  • Thakadu River Camp Lodge Madikwe
  • Thakadu River Camp Madikwe
  • Thakadu River Camp Hotel Madikwe Game Reserve
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  • aha Thakadu River Camp Thabazimbi
  • aha Thakadu River Camp Lodge Thabazimbi

You should know

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.