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    Thakadu River Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

    PlnrScore 33
    Best time
    Jun, Aug, Sep
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Thakadu River Lodge is a hotel near Madikwe Game Reserve.

    Why stay at Thakadu River Lodge

    • 43 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    hotel

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    390

    Species

    43

    Mammals

    160

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant44 sightings
    • Plains Zebra43 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe42 sightings
    • Lion38 sightings
    • Common Wildebeest38 sightings
    • Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill33 sightings
    • Impala33 sightings
    • Lilac-breasted Roller30 sightings
    • Pale Chanting-Goshawk30 sightings
    • African Wild Dog30 sightings

    Best time to stay at Thakadu River Lodge

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Thakadu River Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°30°30°27°24°21°22°26°30°32°32°31°
    Low20°19°18°14°10°7°6°9°14°17°19°20°
    Rain mm88592245127211314194
    Humidity60%61%56%60%56%52%45%38%33%38%48%58%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Madikwe East Airport (ZA-0297)

    8 km from the park

    International airport

    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)

    47 km from the park

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    Thakadu River Lodge FAQs

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    Data updated July 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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