Morukuru Family Madikwe consists of three exclusive-use safari houses, situated in a private concession inside the malaria free Madikwe Game reserve. Madikwe is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa, offering a premier Big 5 safari and wildlife destination.
Morukuru Farm House is a modern bush home that can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. The five suites are airy and bright and all have their own en suite bathrooms with beautiful glass doors and windows that open out onto the bush. With its large pool, lounge, dining room, courtyard and fireplace, this house is perfect for (multi generational) families and groups of friends. All meals, drinks and activities are included, as well as the use of a private game-drive vehicle. Guests at Morukuru Farm House can also book the sleep-out experience, at no additional costs.
Federal Air offers daily shuttle flights between OR Tambo Airport and Madikwe East Airstrip, alternatively a road transfer from Johannesburg to Madikwe takes 4,5 hours.
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Morukuru Family MadikweElephant family
Morukuru Farm House - exterior viewExterior view of Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - bedroom nr 5Bedroom nr 5 at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - bedroomBedroom at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - bedroomBedroom at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - bathroom en-suiteEn-suite bathroom at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - outside showerOutside shower at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - bedroom nr 5Bedroom nr5 at Morukuru Farm House also features an outdoor bathtub
Morukuru Farm House - bedroom nr 5Bedroom nr 5 at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - outdoor bath at room nr 5Outdoor bath tub at bedroom nr 5 - Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - main houseEntrance of main house at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - bar and livingBar and living at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - wrap around verandaWrap around veranda at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - wrap around verandaWrap around veranda at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - private poolPrivate pool at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - lunch on the lawnCasual lunch on the lawn at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - BomaBoma at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Family Madikwe - welcoming children of all agesMorukuru Farm House, the perfect destination for a family safari
Morukuru Family Madikwe - HideOur hide and sleepout overlooking the waterhole
Morukuru Family Madikwe - Hide and sleepoutFancy a sleepout in the bush?
Morukuru Family Madikwe - game drive with elephant herdElephant herd in Madikwe Game Reserve
Morukuru Family Madikwe - African wild dogsAfrican wild dogs spotted during the gamedrive
Morukuru Family Madikwe - children of all ages are welcomeNature walk for children under 16 in a safe, fenced-off area
Morukuru Family Madikwe - bush dinnerBush dinner in our private concession inside Madikwe Game Reserve
Morukuru Family Madikwe - game drive with rhinoMadikwe Game Reserve offers wonderful opportunities for Rhino sightings
Morukuru Family Madikwe - game drive with lionessDiscover the African bush with your own private vehicle
Morukuru Family Madikwe - perfect for family safarisOur guides love to guide the youngest guests
Morukuru Farm House - breakfastMorukuru Farm House - breakfast
Morukuru Family MadikweBeautiful male lion in Madikwe Game Reserve
Morukuru Family Madikwe - waving our guests goodbye at Madikwe East airstripTime to say goodbye sadly...
Morukuru Farm House - SpaSpa on the viewing deck at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - SpaSpa on the viewing deck at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - SpaSpa on the viewing deck at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - Viewing deckFirepit overlooking the waterhole at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - SpaSpa on the viewing deck at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - Viewing deckFirepit overlooking the waterhole at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - aerial viewAerial view of Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - viewing deckDining with a view on the deck overlooking the waterhole at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House - aerial view of viewing deckAerial view of the viewing deck & Spa at Morukuru Farm House
Morukuru Farm House
Furnished by Janine Butter, Morukuru Farm House is bright and stylish, with bespoke items produced by local artists and craftsmen in a neutral palette. Following the owners’ brief to create spaces where families with children of all ages can completely relax, the overall sense is kick-off-shoes and curl-up-on-the-couch comfort. The 5 bedrooms – linked to the main area by a covered walkway – are all equally luxurious, because Morukuru Family believes that a family holiday should be special for every family member.
Located on the other side of the mountain from the sister houses (Owner's House and River House) in the Morukuru Family private concession inside the Madikwe Game Reserve, this modern contemporary 5-bedroom African homestead offers the perfect private setting for multigenerational families. A dedicated team of 8-10, lead by the experienced host and guide, will make sure that each aspect of your stay is tailormade.
If you love the bush, space and South African surroundings, Morukuru Farm House is the place for you. Multi generational travel, families and groups of friends of all ages have already found their way to Morukuru Farm House, and celebrated life to the fullest. Anniversaries, birthdays or, most important, spending quality time together, this exclusive-use house is sublime.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Gym, Internet Access, Kiddies Club, Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Hop onto your private vehicle at a timing of your choosing and head out for the ultimate safari adventure. With your personal experienced guide and tracker enter the beauty of Madikwe home to the Big 5, Wild Dogs, 350 bird species and other wonders. Every game drive is equipped with a variety of snacks and drinks so on crisp mornings watch the sunrise whilst wrapping your fingers around a hot drink and be in awe of the nature that surrounds you. For evening game drives enjoy the sunset that engulfs the African skies revealing a sheath of colour and warmth with a gin and tonic in hand. As the only guests on the vehicle, game drives are tailored to your preferences.
Experience the thrill of catching your own fish and then setting it free again. The Marico River that runs through Morukuru is the largest natural source of water in the province, pumping one million litres per day: the river is clean and the fishing is good, though as any fishermen knows, patience will be required! Species you may encounter at the end of your line include Yellow Fish, Catfish, Bream, Eel, Paper Mouth, Three Spot Tilapia and Carp. If you (or your younger guests) have never tried their hand at fishing before, your ranger is on hand to provide guidance.
The Morukuru hide is set next to the waters edge and protected by an electric fence. Provided with a spot light a sleepover at the hide is perfect for the daring to spend a night in the wild. For a romantic evening with a partner or for family members and friends a magical experience of being left alone in the a vast plain where the wildlife roam free, in perfect comfort, yet surrounded by the African wilderness is not to be missed. For those less daring an evening stop at the hide during game drive is a sublime spot to look up at the sparkling night sky and star gaze.
At the local village dam…… just outside the park enjoy an afternoon of fun on the Morukuru boat. Be it fishing, water skiing or soaking up the sun by the water there is something for the whole family. Usually starting the afternoon with some cooking on the Braai for lunch at the waters edge before jumping in to take part in the many activities. As the sun sets across the water filling the sky with indescribable beauty enjoy one last drink before heading back into Madikwe.
Peace, lulled to a deep, alpha state by the gurgling waters of the Marico River and the somnambulant calls of riverside birdlife. Guests can give in to total indulgence and relaxation with a Morukuru Massage in the Sala Area, built as a treatment spot, overlooking the water.
All worries and everyday concerns simply melt away as the tension leaves one, with soothing aromatherapy and carrier oils, in this bush idyll. Here, what sort of massage to treat oneself with, really, can be the biggest concern of the day.
The best moments in life are the ones when we feel most connected to self in harmony with nature and the world around us. Morukuru carefully selected Africology as the product line used throughout our relaxing Spa Treatments. Africology uses only organic ingredients with their products free from toxic chemicals, including dangerous preservatives. At a location of your choice within your personal villa, be it the sala overlooking the Marico River, the deck of your room or by the pool enjoying the sounds of nature whilst relaxing with a treatment of your choosing.
Traversing the reserve in a comfortable safari vehicle allows one to cover thousands of kilometers in search of exhilarating game sightings, but for a true taste of Africa nothing beats being on foot in the midst of the wilderness. On a bush walk you smell, see and hear so much more, and getting up close and personal with insects and plants, with a ranger explaining their survival techniques, can be fascinating (such as the Acacia robusta’s ability to let off a stinky pheromone when it senses an animal grazing on its leaves!).
Bush walks in Madikwe are not for the fainthearted however – you are on foot in a wilderness area where predators roam free. You are of course protected by the presence of your fully armed ranger and the bush knowledge of your tracker, but to be on the safe side children under the age of 16 may not participate in bush walks and for those over the ages of 60 require a doctor’s certificate of good health. Alternatively a stroll through the near by 100 hectare fenced in area home to general game can be enjoyed by the entire family subject to availabily. Bush walks are also limited to a maximum of eight people.
Farm House dining options
Every Morukuru Family meal feels like a special occasion, with many different and surprising venues for breakfast, lunch and dinner. On moonlit nights, you may find your table set up around a crackling bonfire in the boma surrounded by flickering candles under a starlit Madikwe sky. The experienced chefs cook traditionally African on an open fire where your meal is enjoyed by the sounds of the surrounding wildlife.
Naturally you enjoy 100% access to your kitchen – it’s your home after all – but cooking is certainly not on the cards, unless you’re a committed foodie, or would like a personal cooking demonstration. Your personal Chef will converse with you before each meal in order to prepare to your taste and interest and served how, where and when you want. No dietary requirement is too onerous.
The house wine selection is excellent but winelovers will find heaven in the Morukuru cellars: stocked with some of South Africa’s finest wines, many of the bottles here are collector’s items purchased at the celebrated Nederburg Auction or at the Cape Winemakers Guild, and simply unavailable to purchase anywhere else but here.
Your Stay
5 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
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5 Star
Private Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu
No. Rooms: 5
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Morukuru Ocean House | De Hoop Nature Reserve
Morukuru Ocean House is a luxury and comfortable 4-bedroom exclusive-use villa, approximately 1 km east from Morukuru Beach Lodge. Together they form Morukuru Family De Hoop, part of Relais & Chateaux. The house is ideal for (multi generational) families and groups of friends travelling together.
Morukuru Ocean House, 100% off-grid, offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, as Southern Right whales migrate to the shallow coastal basins off the Overberg Coast for the calving and nursing season from mid-July to November. In short, Morukuru Ocean House offers access to some of the continent’s most undiscovered gems, able to satisfy visitors’ craving exclusivity, yet providing some of the most productive wildlife interactions in Southern Africa.
From the house it is just a short walk down to the beach and during whale season (July-October) this is arguable the best location for land based whale watching in Africa. Other activities on offer include mountain-biking, fynbos walks, tidal walks, snorkeling and swimming in protected rockpools, sand-boarding and nature drives.
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Morukuru Ocean House Panoramic view at sunrise
Morukuru Ocean HousePatio and pool area
Morukuru Ocean HouseBedroom with a view
Morukuru Ocean HouseBathroom with a view
Morukuru Ocean HouseComfortable and cosy lounge area
Morukuru Ocean HouseDining room with a view
Mountain bikingRiding through the fynbos
Morukuru Ocean HouseOutside dining area with a view
Nature driveExplore De Hoop Nature Reserve by open 4x4
Morukuru Ocean HouseBar & Lounge area on the topfloor
Morukuru Ocean HouseRoofterrace with a view
Morukuru Ocean HouseBathtub with a view
Morukuru Ocean HouseUpstairs bar & lounge area with a view
Aerial view of Morukuru Family De Hoop, including Morukuru Ocean House & Beach LodgeCredit: Jean TresfonAerial view of Morukuru Ocean House and Morukuru Beach Lodge in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Morukuru Ocean House - aerial viewCredit: Jean TresfonBird's eye view of Morukuru Ocean House in De Hoop Nature Reserve
Scenic beauty at De Hoop Nature ReserveTowering white sanddunes border the Indian Ocean at De Hoop Nature Reserve
Morukuru Ocean HouseChildren love to explore and our guides love to explain
Morukuru Ocean HouseKids love to play on the beach in front of the house
Morukuru Ocean HouseLooking for the most beautiful shells on the beach
Morukuru Ocean HouseWe have mountain bikes in various sizes
Morukuru Ocean HouseLooking for a very special dining location?
Morukuru Ocean HouseSandboarding fun
Morukuru Ocean HouseAmazing African sunsets at De Hoop Vlei
Morukuru Ocean HouseOur team is looking forward to welcoming you
Morukuru Ocean HouseExplore De Hoop Nature Reserve on foot
Morukuru Ocean HouseEndangered Black Oystercatcher on the beach in front of Morukuru Ocean House
Morukuru Ocean HouseGuided Fynbos walk with endless views of the ocean
The 4 suites at Morukuru Ocean House with large glass doors overlooking the Indian Ocean Ocean offer king or twin beds and all bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and double vanity units.
Besides the 4 bedrooms en-suite Morukuru Ocean House also offers a study annex children's bedroom that can accommodate up to 4 children under 16. This room does not offer a bathroom however, therefor children accommodated here would have to use the bathroom in their parents bedroom. The study also offers a large flatscreen television and playstation, as well as a selection of boardgames and other items to keep children entertained.
Morukuru Ocean House
Cocooned in luxury, adrift in your own 4-bedroom oceanfront home within one of Africa’s most beautiful coastal reserves: the 36 000-ha De Hoop Nature Reserve. Often cited as one of the most exquisite coastal reserves in South Africa, De Hoop offers 51km of pristine white beaches and dunes lapped by a warm Indian ocean, as well as limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands, coastal fynbos and home to more than 260 species of birds. Morukuru Ocean House also offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, as Southern Right whales migrate to the shallow coastal basins off the Overberg Coast for the calving and nursing season from mid-July to November. In short, Morukuru Ocean House offers access to some of the continent’s most undiscovered gems, able to satisfy visitors’ craving exclusivity, yet providing some of the most productive wildlife interactions in Southern Africa
Morukuru Ocean House can accommodate 8 adults plus 4 children under 16 (all ages are welcome!) The 4 comfortable suites with beautiful glass doors overlooking the ocean offer king or twin beds, as well as en-suite bathrooms with bath, separate shower and double vanity units. The interior design is inspired by the surrounding fynbos vegetation and dunes and is of the highest quality. Morukuru Ocean House includes all the same features as those you will find at our exclusive-use houses situated within the Madikwe Game Reserve, amazing views, top service, a wide range of activities and 100% privacy.
Morukuru Ocean House is booked under the famous Morukuru Freedom Concept: no schedules! A sparkling pool, delicious food, lovely drinks served by your personal butler, your own private kitchen with chef, open plan lounge areas, dining areas, garden with amazing views, romantic fireplaces & lots more. Ocean House runs on sustainable green energy and conventional electricity use is limited.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
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Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fireplace, Fridge, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
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Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Room Service
The Southern Right whale has made the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa one of the world’s best land based whale-watching areas. This marine protected area is a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important nurseries for this endangered mammal. During the winter months (July to November), Southern Right whales come so close to the shoreline that our Ocean House guests can relax on the un-spoilt sand dunes or from our amazing viewing deck and watch in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop. Our Morukuru Ocean House guide will guide you to the best viewing points and share all his expertise and knowledge on these remarkable creatures with you.
Get the De Hoop Feeling, whilst driving in your private safari vehicle, with the wind in your hair and the amazing beauty of ocean, the beach and the delicate fynbos. Discover all the flowers and pristine wilderness. Our Morukuru Private Guide will guide you and your family/friends through a informative fynbos safari experience.
Either Walking or biking within the De Hoop reserve will give you the feeling of being embraced by endless peace and beauty. Wild Fynbos gardens, walking through the pristine while sand dunes with the view and the sound of the Ocean will make you feel refreshed. Among you more than 1500 plants species in the area, bontebok, eland, cape mountain zebra, baboons, red hartebeest ostrich and of course the cape leopard. All tours are under the experienced eye of your Morukuru Guide. We welcome children of all ages at Ocean House.
The day has come to an end, the silence and the wonderful horizon will embrace you. When it gets darker you will start noticing the soft little twinkling in the sky.....another heaven on earth will appear. Slowly watch the sky turning into a playground of lights.
Every Morukuru Ocean House meal feels like a special occasion. On moonlit nights, you may find your table set up under a starlit sky overlooking the Ocean.
Naturally you enjoy 100% access to your kitchen – it’s your home after all – but cooking is certainly not on the cards, unless you’re a committed foodie, or would like a personal cooking demonstration. Your personal Chef will converse with you before each meal in order to prepare to your taste and interest and served how, where and when you want. No dietary requirement is too onerous.
The house wine selection is excellent but winelovers will find heaven in the Morukuru Ocean House cellars: stocked with some of South Africa’s finest wines, many of the bottles here are collector’s items purchased at the celebrated Nederburg Auction or at the Cape Winemakers Guild, and simply unavailable to purchase anywhere else but here.
Launched in February 2023, Bites Beach Café in the historical white cottage at Koppie Alleen down at the beach in front of Morukuru Beach Lodge is open to all guests (including day visitors in De Hoop Nature Reserve) between 10AM and 4PM daily. The kitchen closes at 3PM.
Guests can enjoy drinks and casual beach style food including pizzas, salads, burgers and fish. In the evenings Bites Beach Café is used exclusively for Morukuru Family De Hoop guests with special African themed dinner nights for guests at Morukuru Beach Lodge or Morukuru Ocean House.
Your Stay
5 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Fast Facts
5 Star
Villa
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 4
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wine