LUX Hospitality Awards 2016

http://lux.acquisition-intl.com/ 36 LUX - Hospitality Awards 2016 Best Luxury Safari Lodge 2016 - South Africa We look forward to welcoming many of our guests back to their Royal home in the coming years and aim to maintain strong relationships with our existing Agents, gain a better following in our social media and grow our online presence, as well as expand our reach into new market places so that everyone around the world can experience the magic of The Royal Madikwe. We are really excited for what the future has to offer and look forward to the adventure. The Royal Madikwe was purchased by Dr Chai Patel and his family in May 2004 and was the realization of a long-standing personal dream. Ugandan by birth, Chai’s earliest memories are filled with fondness for his African home. It is with great joy that he is now in the position of returning to his roots, to create a new home that, not only, provides guests with unforgettable experiences, but also gives Chai the opportunity to reinvest in the continent of his birth. Our vision is to make a worthwhile difference in luxury eco-tourism, with an emphasis on health and education, where twenty percent of all profits generated are re-invested into local community projects, inviting our guests to make a worthwhile difference, by simply enjoying an extraordinary Safari holiday. The Royal Team is what makes the whole experience so special with sincere warm touches evident in everything. Wherever, or whenever we find an opportunity to make a moment even more special we grab it! Whether it be dining under the stars in the middle of the bush, testing your talents at an African Drumming lesson or experiencing the culture of Africa through the echoes of Traditional Tswana melodies ringing through the quiet of night - every moment is set to be awe inspiring to ensure our Best Luxury Safari Lodge 2016 - South Africa guests enjoy the truly magical experience that makes their African Safari so incredibly special. Once an Exclusive Use only lodge, The Royal is now available to individual groups or couples on a per person sharing basis. The five beautifully appointed suites accommodate up to 14 guests with a serene Clubhouse at the heart, boasting a number of intimate spaces and elevated decks designed around The Royal Waterhole where all of nature’s spectacular creatures come to enjoy a drink, monkey around and use the boundary of the lodge as their hunting grounds! The Royal Madikwe is an intimate Luxury Safari Lodge run by a close-knit, experienced team, some of whom have been at the lodge since the very beginning. There is a dynamic workplace culture based on participation and democratic decision- making. Manager, Cherie Whitfield talks us through the teams’ dedication to creating memories that last a lifetime. HO160033 Company: The Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge Name: Cherie Whitfield / Bhavna Emery Jones Email: reservations@ royalmadikwe.com / [email protected] Web Address: www.royalmadikwe.com Address: Royal Madikwe, Wonderboom Gate, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa Telephone SA: +27(0)82 568 8867 Telephone UK: +44(0)78 501 34855 (Bhavna Emery-Jones)