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Thakadu River Camp

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Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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Thakadu River Camp
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Having had to make a last minute plan due to a change in other arrangements, we were fortunate to find an opening due to a cancellation. It is difficult to find a game farm with the Big 5 that caters for kids under 12; ours are 4 and 6 years old! Three and a half hours from Johannesburg and we... More

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Cairo
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

It's a nice place with outstanding service. However, food options are limited ( quality is ok ) for the amount of money you pay. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

It's a nice place with outstanding service. However, food options are limited ( quality is ok ) for the amount of money you pay. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Brilliant service from everyone at Thakadu! Very nice reception when you arrive. Small personal touches made all the deference! We had such a memorable anniversary. Game drives were fantastic, the massage was brilliant and the food was exceptional. Such a peaceful setting! More

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Vienna, Austria
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Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Thakadu is a tented camp and the Four Seasons is a hotel - enough said. This is 5 star and well worth the trip. The food, service, setting the moist wash clothes after game drives and tents (with A/C no less) is superb. The highlight however was our guide, which is part of the package, 2 drives each day, none... More

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vienna, austria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

from the greeting after a long drive with chilled lavendar-scented towels and a glass of cream soda, to the breakfasts, to Patience-best-game-driver-in-the-universe, to turn down service, to the views, the pool, the service, the staff, the singing of happy birthday in tshwane, ..... i could go on and on. it was the best place we visited in south africa and... More

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Arklow, Ireland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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My wife and I spent 4 extremely enjoyable days at Thakadu. The food there is amazing, the game drives are great (ask for Patience - the best guide ever), the rooms are lovely (ours was number 8 - a little far from the main reception but with such GOOD food it probably helped!!) We saw lots of beautiful animals -... More

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01130 Echallon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011

Nous avons passe 2 nuits dans ce lodge. Les chalets ne sont pas de grand luxe mais tout y est: lit king size douillet, clim, jolie terrasse. Au restaurant il y a meme WIFI. Les repas sont corrects et gouteux. Les rangers sont super efficaces et ont une reponse a toutes vos questions. On n'a jamais vu autant d'animaux dans... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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We stayed at Thakadu for a weekend getaway (two nights three days). It was really lovely. The tents aren't what you would expect. They are actually more on the posh side and well kept rather than roughing it(ie,camping). The game drives were very enjoyable and the rangers were knowledgeable and very friendly. Our guide provided us with a astronomy lesson... More

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Doha, Qatar
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

We, a couple with 8-year old twins, spent four nights at Thakadu in early November, 2011. Surely, it was a great experience for all. We got to see lions, elephants, rhinos, hypos, giraffes, wild dogs, hyenas, impalas, and the list goes on and on. Unlike the Kruger Park, the Madikwe Game Reserve (where Thakadu is) seems to be malaria-free, what... More

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Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 807 AUD - 1,018 AUD

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