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P O Box 35104 | Northcliff, Madikwe Game Reserve 2874, South Africa
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Impodimo Game Lodge
5.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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  • Water hole(4)
  • Very nice(4)
  • Swimming pool(4)
  • Wild dog(3)
  • Outdoor showers(3)
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Iowa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A Very Happy Accident”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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We were in South Africa, based in Johannesburg, with plans to do a photo safari in Sabi Sands. Unfortunately the day before heading to Sabi Sands the cyclone hit Kruger. We were told that bridges had been washed out and we would not be able to get to our lodge. We scrambled and were able to get last minute accommodations at Impodimo. What a happy accident! The place is incredible! We stayed with our two boys in what used to be the shareholders unit. It consisted of two large bedrooms with a huge dining and living room between the bedrooms. The decks were large and had great views of the watering hole. The very private outdoor showers also had views of the animals at the watering hole. As for sightings on our game drives - nothing less than wonderful. We saw all five of the big five in one day! We went on five drives and each one got better! We had originally planned to go to Kruger because we wanted to see a leopard. Well, not only did we see a leopard, we were within ten feet of it in the daylight! Not lost in our stay was the hospitality of the staff. This is not a large resort, but rather an intimate retreat where they knew all of our names by the time we ordered our dinner for the first night!! I have been fortunate to have stayed at some great places, but Impodimo will always be amongst my favorites!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Perfect lodge, Perfect food, Great game viewing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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Our family stayed 4 nights at Impodimo in late November and had an exceptional experience. Madikwe is a private game park only about 4 hrs drive from Jo'Burg and is large and uncrowded. The lodge is as beautiful as seen in the photos - natural features and gorgeous rooms. The family suite is the pick of the rooms - two huge bedrooms with ensuites, separate dining, lounge and living areas all exquisitely furnished, outdoor deck, bar, boma, outdoor shower and plunge pool. All this and it overlooks a waterhole(Rooms 1-3 also have waterhole views). We saw elephants, black rhino, buffalo and many other animals from our deck every day. Food is fabulous and a la carte with limited choices which change every night - order before you leave on a game drive - ready when you arrive back - seamless service. Lunch was served while we were there. The highlight was our game drives with locals Patrick & Holiday - so knowledgeable, so good at finding things to see and explaining the African bush - true professionals in every way. Overall the perfect African safari - highly recommended.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Prague, Czech Republic
2 reviews
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“Personal friendly service and excellent game viewing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

The staff was exceptional and no request was to much trouble. Personal private romantic dinners and well experienced game rangers and trackers (ask for Patrick & Holiday) made our stay very special. An authentic African Safari experience in luxury.

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Istanbul, Turkey
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“It was quite an experince!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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We stayed 2 nights in Impodimo on Sept 2010 and we loved this place. Kruger is much more known game reserve but Madikwe is the one that local people goes & suggests. We are happy that we chose Impodimo; the stuff & accomodation was very nice. We saw all Big 5 and we had a chance to watch 6 lions eating a Zebra from few meters (it was sad but very interesting as well).

If you plan a safari trip to a Game Reserve during your SA visit, Impodimo is the right place that can give you the real experience with lots of good memories.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“We miss Impodimo”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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people found this review helpful

Great Lodge! Great Rangers and spotters!!! We spent 3 nights at Impodimo that have made us fall in love with SA and game viewing! Very nice people in a non-pretencious lodge.
Saw all Big 5, we were only a metre apart from a Lion. Impressive!!!
Highly recomended!!!

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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