Morukuru Lodge is one of the 3 villas belonging to the Morukuru Family. It is situated in the malaria free, Big Five Madikwe Game reserve. The 3 suites each come with their own fireplace and tree-shaded deck, and a kids' room (complete with TV, DVD and internet access) that accommodates four junior guests. The Villa Lodge provides you with all the comforts of home - your own kitchen, dining room, lounge, large pool and comfortably furnished decks. Better still, each lodge comes with its own safari guide, tracker, chef, butler and, if required, nanny - allowing you to truly set your own pace. Word soon got out that this was the perfect way to commune with Africa; alone, the only human presence people handpicked by you. Staff presence at Morukuru is discreet; should you wish to be completely alone, you need only say. The idea is not that you are a guest, but that you are - for the duration of your stay - the owner of this bush paradise.

Madikwe is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa and is malaria free. Besides many other wildlife species, the Big 5 animals can also be found in the reserve. The Reserve borders Botswana and is located in North West Province, 90 kilometres north of Zeerust, about 3.5 hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few reserves in southern Africa, which is malaria free. Located in South Africa along the Botswana border, 20 km from Gaborone, the reserve lies within a transition region between Lowveld bushveld and the Kalahari thornveld. As a result the region is host to an incredible diversity of species from both ecosystems. Geographically the region has enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, wide open plains and the riverine environment along the Marico River in the east of the reserve. The rich diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities. Madikwe is home to 66 mammal species including the Big Five and more than 300 resident and migrant bird species.

DIRECTIONS TO MORUKURU LODGE via the MELOA GATE From Johannesburg International Airport now O.R. TAMBO AIRPORT PLEASE NOTE We advise that you fill up with fuel at Sun City Village which is Shorty after the Sun City Entrance gates on your right. There is no fuel available once in Madikwe Game Reserve. Please call the Lodge once you have reached Sun City. Lodge Contact Number: - 083 236 9970 0r 083 235 2686 MADIKWE GATE TIMES Please note that as from Monday 9 August 2010 the operating hours for both gates will be as follows: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun: 07:30 – 13:00 14:00 – 16:30 Wed: 07:30 – 13:00 14:00 – 15:00 Take R21 to Pretoria. Then take the N1 North to Pietersberg (Polokwane). After the Zambezi Road turnoff, you take the N4 toward Rustenburg. After Brits look for the R556 Sun City/Pilanesberg turn off. Follow the Signs to Sun City/Pilanesberg approx. 76km. After passing the Sun City entrance on your right you will see the Sun City Village also on your right. Please stop here for fuel if necessary and phone the lodge to advise that you have reached Sun City. Join the Sun City road again and continue straight on the R556 for approximately 5 Km's. You will come to a 4-way stop. Turn right onto the R565 towards Derdepoort. Follow the road for 8 km's and turn left to Bapong. Continue straight for approx. 35km (IGNORE ALL SIGNS TO MADIKWE) and at the 4-way stop turn right towards Derdepoort. After 25km the tar road ends. Continue on the dirt road for another 13.3km, and turn right towards Derdepoort. After approx. 24km turn left into the gate sign posted MADIKWE CONSERVANCY PRIVATE GAME RESERVE. Please wait here to be met by a Morukuru Staff member – they will escort you through to the lodge. If you require assistance please call the lodge on 083 236 9970 or 083 235 2686.