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aha Thakadu River Camp

5.0 star property
Mountain getaway where travelers can relax by the outdoor pool during the day and warm up by the lobby's crackling fireplace when evenings turn cool

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Aha Thakadu River Camp offers a peaceful mountain retreat with stunning views. Enjoy the outdoor pool, restaurant meals, and relaxing by the fireplace. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free WiFi, making it easy to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

Highlights

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

Located in Thabazimbi, aha Thakadu River Camp is in the mountains and in a national park. Wonderboom Gate is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tshukudu Dam and Derdepoort Gate. Visit our Thabazimbi travel guide
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Madikwe Game Reserve, 5 km from Molatedi Gate, Madikwe, Thabazimbi, Limpopo, 1688

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 reception. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari and game drive on-site
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Game drive
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool 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.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 13 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR420 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: from 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 any lifts
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 organisation.

Property is also known as

Thakadu
Thakadu Camp
Thakadu River
aha Thakadu River Camp Lodge Madikwe
Thakadu River Camp Lodge
Thakadu River Camp Lodge Madikwe
Thakadu River Camp Madikwe
Thakadu River Camp Hotel Madikwe Game Reserve
aha Thakadu River Camp Lodge Ramotshere Moiloa
aha Thakadu River Camp Madikwe
aha Thakadu River Camp Ramotshere Moiloa
aha Thakadu River Camp Ramots
aha Thakadu River Camp Lodge
aha Thakadu River Camp Thabazimbi
aha Thakadu River Camp Lodge Thabazimbi

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is aha Thakadu River Camp located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury lodge is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Tshukudu Dam and within 32 miles (52 km) of Derdepoort Gate and Wonderboom Gate.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

aha Thakadu River Camp Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atendimento preferencial para o hóspede europeu

Acomodação confortável e limpa . Comida oferecida saborosa e de qualidade , mas com poucas opções . Safáris incríveis , nosso ranger era maravilhoso ( Vicent). O atendimento é bom , mas existe uma preferência notável pelo hóspede europeu . Nossos bangalôs (11 e 12) eram os mais distantes (500m até o prédio principal ) , nosso carro de Safari o mais velho e até a mesa designada nas refeições era a pior localizada .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay for new safarians!

Very good place to go to for people who have not experienced safari before. The lodge is very plesant, nice decorated and gives you a nice feeling when being there. The lodge has a pool with view over a watering hole, also a nice place to hang out at between the game drives. The safari was good, we thought it was just a slight better then west Kreuger where we have been at last year. We saw alot of elephants, rhinos, giraffes, wild dogs etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unglaubliche Erlebnisse

Es ist unfassbar schön, was man auf den Safaris zu sehen bekommt. Bei diesem Aufenthalt stand für uns nicht das Hotel im Vordergrund sondern die Tiere und die Natur. Nichtsdestotrotz ist auch das Hotel absolut empfehlenswert. Die Zelte sind total geräumig und komfortabel eingerichtet. Der Pool mit seinem Ausblick ist spektakulär und man kann auch von dort aus häufig Tiere beobachten. Lediglich eine Dame im Service war extrem unfreundlich, aber sonst waren alle sehr nett und bemüht.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emerson, Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadia perfeita. ótimo custo benefício

A comida é excelente e farta (7 refeições por dia), o tempero é forte mas nós adoramos. Não comemos carne e frango, o chef fez vários tipos diferentea de peixe especialmente para nós. Todos excelentes. O safari foi incrivel, conseguimos ver os big 5 e muito mais. Os carros chegavam a poucos metros dos animais. o guia é excelente. Da piscina do hotel é possível ver elefantes de vez em quando. Os quarto é uma "cabana premium", que achamos muito bom. O sentimento é de estar dormindo na floresta. Os funcionários são atenciosos e educados. Enfim, recomendaremos o hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome!

This place is amazing. We travelled as a family of four (2 adults, 7yr old and 4.5yr old) and we all LOVED it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Lodge with top Service

We had a wonderful time and excellent safaris. The reserve is large and has big heards of animals. Only thing to ameliorate: Toast for breakfast should be brought earlier.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Devon

Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible Service

We booked through Hotels.com appr. 2 months in advance on the 3rd May 2017 and paid in advance, the money cleared the credit card on the 5th May 2017. We completed the 4.5 hours drive to the camp on the 01st July 2017. On arrivalaha Thakadu River Camp which is a luxury tented camp. On arrival we were told by the general manager that they had no knowledge of our booking. I then requested that they move us to a similar quality lodge but they said that there were no places available. They then booked us in to one of their own other lodges, Madikwe River Lodge a 3 star family friendly lodge, this was not what I had booked and paid for. It was also another 1 hour drive away. I have now waited a week for someone to contact me to apologise and let me know what they plan on doing about this however nobody from Hotels.com or the AHA group who owns the hotel has contacted me. I will now be lodging a dispute with Visa as I never received the services which I have paid for and will be requesting a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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