Jaci’s Tree Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province, South Africa

A thatched treehouse-style lodge in Madikwe, built up into the surrounding canopy.

Overview

Jaci’s Tree Lodge is built up into the canopy of Madikwe Game Reserve, its thatched treehouse-style suites raised above the bush in a reserve known for its malaria-free Big Five game viewing.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Thatched treehouse suites raised on stilts among the trees, each with a private deck overlooking the bush.

Food & Service

A warm, personal dining programme consistent with the Jaci’s Lodges’ boutique, family-run style.

Activities

Game drives across Madikwe’s malaria-free reserve, with strong Big Five and wild dog viewing.

Wildlife & Photography

Madikwe holds the Big Five alongside one of South Africa’s most successful wild dog reintroduction populations.

A Photographer's Note

The elevated, canopy-level suites offer an unusual vantage for photographing the surrounding bush at treetop height.

Conservation & Impact

Madikwe’s reserve-wide model, converting former farmland into protected habitat, has become one of South Africa’s most cited conservation success stories.

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