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aha Thakadu River Camp

5.0 star property
Escape to mountain luxury where you can unwind by an outdoor pool or snuggle up by a roaring lobby fireplace.

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Exterior
Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Gift shop
Safari
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Madikwe Game Reserve, 5 km from Molatedi Gate, Madikwe, Thabazimbi, Limpopo, 1688

What's nearby

  • Madikwe Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Tshukudu Dam - 59 min drive
  • Derdepoort Gate - 77 min drive
  • Wonderboom Gate - 78 min drive
  • Kopfontein Border Post - 87 min drive

About this property

aha Thakadu River Camp

Luxury boutique lodge in the mountains
At aha Thakadu River Camp, you can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and a front-desk safe
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 190 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony or patio

More

  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 420 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee: ZAR 180 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Madikwe National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Thakadu Camp
Thakadu River
aha Thakadu River Camp Lodge Madikwe
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Frequently asked questions

Does aha Thakadu River Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is aha Thakadu River Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at aha Thakadu River Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at aha Thakadu River Camp?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at aha Thakadu River Camp?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is aha Thakadu River Camp located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury lodge is steps from Madikwe Game Reserve and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Tshukudu Dam. Derdepoort Gate and Wonderboom Gate are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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aha Thakadu River Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hywel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The camp is in a beautiful setting. The game drives were extensive, well led and comfortable. The variety of game seen was impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ciara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous glamping experience. Fro. The checkin where Hobo (not sure of spelling) and Jerry assited us to the refreshing drink and delicious lunch. We saw 3 of the big 5 on our first game drive and the 4th on the 2nd day. They provide of the conveniences that you would need from blankets and hotwater bag for the game drive to electric blankets for the bed. Every meal was well prepared and delicious. You will not be disappointed with your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arantxa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima hospedagem
Estadia ótima, todos muito gentis e prestativos. Nosso guia no Safari era demais! Duas observações seriam: indicação de como chegar (coloque no waze para a Madikwe Game Reserve e não para o hotel). Erramos o caminho é quase quebramos nosso carro. Alimentação: seria melhor ter mais opções e não somente 1 opção servida
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Huw

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Propreté de la piscine à revoir et installer une douche à côté les gens se baignent plein de crème solaire et du coup l’eau est trouble
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Parampil Vahab

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super small lodge
We had a great stay at this lodge. It is small enough to have a personal touch. The food was nice - esp the freshly baked bread. We had super game drives with Vincent who was friendly and knowledgeable. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

magnus holm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WAUW !
WAUW !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were very helpful and friendly. it was a lovely bush getaway . highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk frukost och fantastisk ranger/guide (Billy) som hela tiden gjorde det lilla extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Folke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Village owned safari lodge
Trevlig lodge med bra meny men mer lokal anrättning än gourmet. Charmig personal från lokala byn utanför parken. Sjunger och dansar lokala sånger vid ex vis födelsedag. Bra guidade safaris i Madikve som tillåter jeep utanför vägarna. Stort vilt och fågelliv med max fordon vid viltet. Bra samarbete och att rekommendera för bra safari upplevelse med lokal guide. Boendet i tält är i behov av renovering men är rent och prydligt.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Poh Khoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Bushcamp
This is a well operated bush camp. The river boasts of a lot of four legged visitors who come to drink throughout the day. The sightings for elephants, rhinos and giraffe are one of the best anywhere and comparable to Botswana. Our ranger was Gerri and he was a very good tracker and reader of animal tracks to led to some fantastic finds. He even changed our drive time to take us further out over an hour where we spotted a jackal, 2 cheetahs and a lioness that had just made a kill as well as the largest herd of buffaloes I had ever seen. The food is fantastic with continental and local offerings. All food and snacks inclusive and they do accommodation special requests. Your day starts with early morning snack and coffee/tea, a snack during your morning game drive, full breakfast on arrival, a lunch and afternoon tea before your afternoon game drive which also include snacks and and a semi full bar on the go and dinner is alfresco with view of the river. I will def recommend this place and even stay here again. Many thanks to the Thakadu staff for a job well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michèle, Laval, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique expérience, in the middle of the bush. Beautiful camp, great guides, excellent meals. Everything was just special !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo-anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb!
Staff were amazing, attention to detail. Loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari and love
Great safari
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Nice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
2 jours parfaits !!! Beaux safaris mais pas beaucoup d animaux
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jean-Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service pas la hauteur mais Safaris fantastiques
Lodge composé de 12 tentes disposées le long de la rivière. Nous étions à la 10ème. De la réception à la chambre, il faut minimum 7 minutes. Pas de wifi dans les tentes et quasi inutilisable à la réception. Le safari du matin commence à 5h30, précédé d’un thé/café à 5h15. Celui de l’apres midi à 15h30. Chaque safari dure environ 4 heures. Les safaris sont inclus. Il n’y a que 3 4x4 pour 24 personnes soit 8 personnes par véhicule. Par contre un 4x4 était en panne un jour et nous nous sommes retrouvés à 10 par véhicule. C’est beaucoup moins confortable. Il faudrait 4 véhicules et passer à 3 en cas de panne. Le service pour le petit déjeuner est très vite dépassé si tous les 4x4 arrivent à la suite. Je demande un thé supplémentaire ils le servent après 10mn à la table d’à côté qui n’avait rien demandé mais qui l’accepte. Si vous souhaitez des œufs il faut être patient. Lorsqu’ils arrivent pas de toast (sorry forgotten) En clair le service n’est pas à la hauteur de l’établissement. Lors du Check out personne pour récupérer les bagages. On a porté les bagages 10mn jusqu’à la réception. C’est du jamais vu pour un hôtel de ce prix. Heureusement que les safaris sont extraordinaires ils sauvent l’impression générale du séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Londrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tendas de luxo
A reserva é muito bonita, tem paisagens bem diferentes e muitos animais. As tendas são extremamente confortáveis e as laterais que podem ser abertas proporcionam maior integração à natureza. Foi um dos melhores hotéis em que já ficamos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017