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Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge

5.0 star property
Escape to serenity near nature's wonders. Enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments or refreshing dips in the outdoor pool.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Living area

Executive Cabin, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 118 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Cottage, River View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 49 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Madi Madi, Dysseldorp, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 77 min drive
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 78 min drive
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 82 min drive
  • Cango Caves - 102 min drive
  • Fancourt Golf Estate - 113 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 66 min drive

About this property

Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge

Luxury guesthouse by the river
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 170 to 170 for adults and ZAR 85 to 85 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 1000.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 170.00 to 170.00 for adults, and ZAR 85.00 to 85.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1500.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1500.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Madi-Madi Karoo Safari Dysseldorp
Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge
Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge Dysseldorp
Madi-Madi Karoo Safari
Madi Madi Karoo Safari lodge
MaMa Karoo Safari Dysseldorp
Madi Madi Karoo Safari Lodge
Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge Guesthouse
Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge Dysseldorp
Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge Guesthouse Dysseldorp

Frequently asked questions

Does Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 1500.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge located?

Situated on a river, this luxury guesthouse is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within 25 mi (40 km) of Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church and De Rust Memorial Church. C.P. Nel Museum and Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Madi-Madi Karoo Safari lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michiels Ch, Belgium

super aanrader
Schitterende accommodatie midden in de karoo met een supervriendelijke staff, lekker eten. De beste locatie van onze reis. Melinda werkt met hart en ziel voor haar klanten.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Skal prøves fantastisk service
Spændende safari ture - bliv min. 3 dage for at få det hele med
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect getaway
We stayed in one of the executive cottages. Very comfortable and private, perfect for a romantic couple of days.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Don't debate. Just go!
What an incredible place!! It's about 10km from the road (30km from the nearest town), through the stunning scenery of the karoo. When you finally arrive, you can't quite believe your eyes. There are animals surrounding the property, incredible views, opportunities for stargazing, horse riding, game drives, and walks. The night we stayed, they prepared a braai for all the guests at a very reasonable price. Don't debate - just go! Well worth the money, just wish we could have stayed longer than one night
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, London

Absolute luxury
This was a last minute stay but one that we instantly loved. There is a very long and bumpy drive to the hotel but you forget about it as soon as you arrive. The room was simply stunning, absolute luxury. All the staff were great and the food was amazing. Such a romantic spot for any couple. Totally worth the journey!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Would recommend backup generators for electricity. Welcome drinks should be complimentary. Excellent staff. Location challenging.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs E, Cape Town

Great weekend
Wonderful and relaxing!! Awesome staff!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roy

A night at Madi Madi
Excellent place with great hospitality. Beautifull place. Do not expect to see much games but the atmosphere and scenery is great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, New York

Great 2 night honeymoon stay!
Awesome experience! Went on a great horseback ride and bush drive with Jason, and Natasha and George provided excellent food and service. We had an amazing 2 night honeymoon stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jose, Cape Town

Perfect place to get away in the Klein Karoo
Luxurious accomodation, great staff, beautiful scenery.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marius, George

Awesome experience
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stephane, Cape Town

Perfect staff and welcoming animals
Perfect staff and welcoming animals make a perfect combination. Not only is this lodge offering some beautiful viewing opportunities of wild animals, but it also offers the chance to see some of them up close and personal. My son was thrilled to be able to bottle feed the baby springbok and a meerkat. By the time we had to leave, the meerkats really had accepted us as part of their family and were even trying to get home with us, coming in our car ! The staff is also very welcoming and friendly, which adds to the perfect ambience of this lodge which is situated at a decent distance away from the city (not too far that you have to drive for hours before reaching the lodge, not too close so that you don't have cellphone reception to enjoy the place fully). Look at the directions on their website and do not rely on the GPS or Google maps to find the lodge otherwise you will get lost. It is very easy to find and much shorter to reach them than claimed on the website depending on how often you stop on the side of the road once inside the lodge area to spot the various animals. Make sure to get in at the end of the day as this is the best time to spot animals. Girafes, kudus, springboks, waterbuck, zebras were all seen on the way to the lodge.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nesreen, Dubai

Stunning place
Most idyllic beautiful setting! Everything about this place is perfect and it was a romantic night away
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Germany

Paradise
It was just wonderful. Very nice people, lovely houses, great environment. Don't miss it!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mirco, Neuss

Familiäre Anlage abseits der Zivilisation
Während der spektakulären Fahrt zur Anlage über eine ca. 14km lange Schotterpiste wird einem klar, dass man sich spätestens jetzt von der Hektik des Alltages verabschieden muss. Die Zufahrt ist gut zu befahren, wenn man 30 km/h nicht überschreitet - alternatiiv kann man sich vom Team abholen lassen. Die Anlage liegt direkt an einem aufgestauten Fluß. Es ist absolut ruhig und das Team kümmert sich familiär um einen. Tagsüber kann man sich entweder am Pool oder der eigenen Terrasse erholen. Ansonsten bieten sich Safari-Touren mit Geländewagen oder Pferd an. Alternativ gibt es Wanderrouten oder Bootstouren. Abends kann man sich entweder am 'Community-Table' oder zurückgezogen bei einem 'Candle-Light Dinner' verwöhnen lassen. Highlight waren die netten Menschen und die zahmen Erdmännchen, die sich hier und da im Haupthaus blicken lassen. Absolut zu empfehlen, wenn man wirklich abschalten will!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne, England

Exclusive, gorgeous place to stay!
Such a remote place to stay, right on a lake. It was sumptuous luxury. The staff and guides were wonderful. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. One of the highlights of our holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nach langer Anreise wurden wir mehr als positiv überrascht - unglaublich schöne Lage und hammermässige Suiten mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Professioneller, jedoch unaufdringlicher Service und bester Koch weit und breit ;-) Tipp: mindestens 2 Nächte bleiben und geniessen, denn Hinfahrt von Oudtshoorn ist ca. eine Stunde.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joy, Brisbane

Tranquil location
We very much enjoyed our 3 night stay at Madi Madi, the staff, service and catering was second to none. My only suggestion would be to go on line and follow the directions given by Madi Madi, as the 20km stated by hotels.com turned out to be about 50km from Oudtshoorn which is fine, if you are aware and happy to chill for a few days.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Liverpool

Away from it all
This is a new lodge with its major selling point being the isolated (but accessible) location and high quality of the accommodation. They are building up their stock of animals so there is not a lot to see compared to the big safari lodges but that would not be your main reason for coming here. It is just so relaxing and the staff are brilliant, as are the meals. Of the various places we stayed in SA this is the one to which we would most likely return.