Jaci's Madikwe House

Perched above the bushveld with sweeping 270-degree views across the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, Jaci's Madikwe House is an exclusive-use luxury safari residence designed for families and groups seeking complete privacy, personalised service, and an unforgettable African safari experience.

Accommodating up to ten guests across five beautifully appointed bedrooms, the house combines contemporary comfort with elegant safari-inspired design. The spacious layout includes a main residence and a separate guest cottage, providing the perfect balance of shared living and private retreats. Expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces feature an open-plan kitchen, safari bar, stylish lounge and dining areas, a dedicated reading room, and an impressive entertainment deck complete with a heated plunge pool, wood-fired hot tub, fire pit, and uninterrupted views over the surrounding wilderness.

A dedicated hospitality team, private chef, exclusive safari vehicle, and personal field guide ensure every stay is completely tailored to your group, from bespoke dining experiences to exceptional Big Five game drives. Whether celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a multi-generational family holiday, or escaping with friends, Jaci's Madikwe House delivers one of South Africa's most exclusive luxury safari experiences.

About Madikwe Game Reserve

Madikwe, a South African private game reserve created in 1991 from 75,000 ha of farmland, which had been extensively degraded by overgrazing, was chosen as the site of Operation Phoenix. The government-sponsored, biggest-ever game- relocation programme in Africa involved re-stocking and conserving flora and wildlife, which had long since disappeared from the region.

Ten thousand animals of 27 major species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant, have been re-introduced to the Madikwe Game Reserve over a six year period with animals coming from various reserves and breeding centres and game viewing is now at its prime.

Northwest Parks Board (formerly Bop Parks) has adhered to a strict policy of introducing only those species, which once occurred in the area). Madikwe is run as a three-way partnership between the State, the local communities and the private sector.

Madikwe, therefore, should not be looked at as solely a protected area or tourism destination, the reserve acts as a major social and economic core and engine around which the development of the region can be based.

The name of Operation Phoenix is appropriate: like the mythical bird that burnt itself to a crisp on the pyre and then rose from the ashes to live again with new vigour, nature has regained a stronghold on the land and the programme has been hugely successful.

Madikwe Game Reserve is currently the country's fourth largest game reserve. It is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the north, the spectacular Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, the Marico river to the east.

The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia, savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species such as springbok, gemsbok, sable and impala. The birdlife is also spectacular, and this is one of the few South African private game reserves that are malaria free.