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Some places become a home away from home, and for Sarah and Steve Wild, The Royal Madikwe is just that. Their surname feels rather fitting for a couple whose hearts have been captured by the African wilderness.
Every so often, a moment comes along that causes you to see something familiar through entirely new eyes. For us, that moment arrived with Fred’s Ultimate Hotels, a brand-new Channel 4 series hosted by television personality and hospitality expert Fred Sirieix as he travels the world in search of some of the finest hotels.
On safari, the light has a language of its own. It shimmers off waterholes in the early morning, bright with the promise of a new day, and softens the plains at dusk as the day’s adventures settle slowly into memory.
We’re delighted to welcome Corinne Adams as our new Assistant Lodge Manager, working closely alongside Greg and Adri while also taking a hands-on role in reservations.
We’re incredibly excited to be participating in the 2026 World Luxury Hotel Awards, an international awards platform celebrating excellence in luxury hospitality across the globe.
Every August, South Africa recognises National Women’s Month as a way to honour the courage and collective strength of the women who helped shape our country’s history. It’s a month rooted in the historic march of 9 August 1956, when thousands of women made their way to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the extension of pass laws to women.
Before baby, safari may have sounded simple enough. There are early wake up calls, sure, but these are worth it when you consider the trade-off: unforgettable wildlife sightings and long, leisurely moments spent in nature. After baby though, the questions often multiply... Will the drives be too long? What about naps and mealtimes? Where will baby sleep? Is it safe?
This Women’s Month, we find ourselves looking not only to the phenomenal women on our team but also to the females of the wild, whose roles are woven into the very balance of the bushveld.
Every great guide gives more than a game drive. They help guests to see the wild differently. In honour of World Ranger Day on 31 July.
There was a time when safaris were seen by many as a once-in-a-lifetime dream ~ something distant, and perhaps even reserved for the most seasoned of travellers. But something is shifting.
There are places you visit and leave, and then there are places where your presence leaves a positive difference. Madikwe is both.
We’ve had quite a few requests for this one, and it’s easy to understand why! Fresh, creamy and wonderfully moreish, this Spinach & Avocado Dip is one of those simple pleasures that feels both nourishing and indulgent. Full of vibrant green goodness, it’s healthy without trying too hard and unbeatable on freshly baked sourdough.
All of us move through life with feet on the ground, but how many of us can say we truly feel grounded? To feel grounded is something deeper. It's that inexplicable sense of being present in your body
Is there a scent that takes you straight back to a particular place or point in time? Perhaps it's the sweetness of a flower that bloomed outside your childhood home, or the smell of a meal from a country you once visited and never quite forgot. Long after the photographs are filed away
Some partnerships evolve naturally. Not with a grand idea or launch event, but through a relationship that deepens over time, guided by shared values and a growing sense that there is more to explore together.
Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming American fitness personality Ally Love as part of a collaboration with Lonely Planet Journeys, a platform celebrated for its thoughtfully curated itineraries arranged in partnership with trusted local specialists.
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