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Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is a 16-bed luxury facility designed by Nick Plewman,
an acclaimed small lodge designer. The lodge is situated at a prime site in the
west of the Madikwe Game Reserve, straddling the Tweedepoort Ridge with expansive
views across the northern plains and Inselbergs. The central lodge sits on the slopes
of a hill across a ravine, separating it from the chalets. Each of the chalets is
positioned on the ridge with expansive views to the north. Buffalo Ridge Safari
Lodge opened in November 2004.
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Accommodation
The lodge has 8 suites, each with their own viewing deck, decorated in natural hues
of colour and texture, offering a very private and luxurious experience. The thatched
suites, with sliding doors from each room and shower allow the guest to experience
a oneness with the bushveld.
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Facilities
The main lodge is spectacularly located on two tiers of the ridge, accessed via
a wooden bridge that crosses a ravine surrounded by rock figs. Each of the living
areas has its own character, mood and style providing guests with a choice of breathtaking
views and tranquil spaces. The lodge has reception, dining, lounge, upper and lower
deck and swimming pool areas.
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Activities
Open vehicle game drives, stargazing, bush dining, birding, botany interests. Madikwe
is home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, including both black and white
rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. The lodge is a superb
open vehicle safari destination where guests are accompanied by well-trained and
informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters whilst on safari.
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What to take
Comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, sun block, cameras, binoculars, light
neutral-coloured clothing
and bathing suit in summer; and warm clothing and jackets are essential in winter (May to October).
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Climate
Summer - October to March
Rainy season with hot days and warm nights. Temperatures 25°C - 40°C.
Winter - April to September
Dry season with generally warm days and cold nights. Temperatures 0°C - 25°C.
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Rates include -
All meals
Teas and coffees with meals
Game drives
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Rates exclude -
Bar services
Room levy of R 10.00 per person per night paid in camp
Entrance fee of R 150.00 per person
per stay
All other transfers
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Payment details
In order to confirm your booking, a 50% deposit is required. Please note that your
booking will only be confirmed on receipt of your deposit. Balance is due 30
days
prior to arrival. All credit cards welcome. |
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Should the reservation be cancelled -
If a booking is cancelled after confirmation, the deposit will be forfeited. In addition, the following fees will be levied and the scale of charges expressed as a percentage of the total price is as follows:
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- Four weeks before arrival - 75% of the total amount
- Two weeks before arrival - 100% of the total amount
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How to get there
Daily scheduled flights are operated from Johannesburg International Airport to
the Madikwe Airstrip with Federal Air / Madikwe Air Charters. Private air-charters
are organised on request. It is only a 4-hour drive from Johannesburg to Buffalo
Ridge (Please request a map on reservation).
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Reservations
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