Impodimo Game Lodge

CEDARBERG RATING

Premier

PRICING FROM

₤ 364 (Pps)

Overview

Impodimo Game Lodge is an attractive 18-bedded lodge on the western side of the well-known malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve with easy access from the Wonderboom gate. It is set along a rocky ridge commanding stunning vistas of the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Carved from the hillside, Impodimo Lodge offers eight glass fronted luxury chalets. Which line a natural spring offering a riverine ambience and serenity. The lodge enjoys spectacular vistas extending as far as the eye can see. Laze on the pool deck with a chilled glass of wine. Or read a book in the library or in the comfort of your sala overlooking the waterhole. Perhaps let one of their spa therapists ease the stress out of your body with an in-room massage? On a winter safari, you can retire to the library with a cognac or stoke the fire in your suite, enjoy the clear night skies and stars before drifting away with vivid memories of close encounters with Africa's big game.

Accommodation

Eight luxury en suite suites have been carefully positioned to ensure absolute privacy. Spacious in design, each has air-conditioning, fireplace, private deck, minibar, tea/coffee facilities as well as full bathroom and outdoor shower. Your private deck allows uninterrupted views of the Madikwe Game Reserve. The Deluxe Safari Suite is suitable for 4 adults and up to 2 kids with two en-suite bedrooms, lounge and dining area, private boma and plunge pool all commanding magnificent views over the bushveld. With the services of a private guide, tracker, open 4x4 game viewer, chef and butler, you set the safari pace.

Other facilities at Impodimo Game Lodge include an elevated sun deck with a swimming pool, boma, library, curio shop and wine cellar.

Safari Activities

The lodge offers dawn and dusk safaris. Game drives in this Big 5 reserve are both thrilling and educational. With your knowledgeable ranger and highly experienced trackers from the Shangaan tribe, the game drive experience is excellent.

Family safaris at Impodimo - Children are welcome at Impodimo. They can either share their parents bedroom (if under 12) or they can take a family suite. Kids of 6 and older are welcome to join the main game drive. However a special Kiddies drive can be arranged for younger children. There's also a Kids programme, where children are entertained and occupied with fun and educational activities in between game drives.

At A Glance

  • Off the beaten track
  • Recommended for families
  • Good Food & Wine
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Wildlife

Impodimo Game Lodge on the map

Rooms

Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite:

Carved from the hillside, eight glass fronted luxury chalets line a natural spring, each enjoying striking views of the African Bush. Each luxury suites features twin beds with the option of king beds available on request, full en-suite bathrooms with outdoor showers, closed system fireplaces and private deck.

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe or Family Suite:

Spacious in design, accommodation in a self-contained luxury unit, which has two en-suite bedrooms with indoor and outdoor shower, double hand basin, large bath, each with its own private deck and excellent views. The unit also has a central lounge and dining facility with its own kitchen, bar, climate control air conditioner, mini bar fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and a viewing deck overlooking a waterhole and stunning views. There is also a private pool fitted with a safety net when not in use for those with younger children.

Milandi’s review of Impodimo Safari Lodge Madikwe

Impodimo was probably my favorite of all the safari lodge I visited in Madikwe. With its wild, true bush feel and spectacular views over Madikwe.

It has a brand new hide at their waterhole with an abundance of game. We enjoyed lots of animal activity in and around camp which I loved.

It is very family-friendly with a great kids programme. But I would say that it is not ideal for small kids as it’s unfenced. There are eight suites plus a two bedroomed family suite & a deluxe safari suite.

They had a great management team with a very enthusiastic manager, Jacques. They really went the extra mile with brunch, lunch and dinner at an old fig tree near lthe odge; specialized gin stops; bush spa and so on.

Pros: Great kids programme for older kids, Bush Spa, Spectacular views over reserve, Arm chair safari & lots of wildlife activity in camp. Plus attractive but not over the top rooms

Cedarberg : Milandi Joubert