ROYAL
SAFARI
AT ITS BEST!
PHINDIWE NKOSI heads to North West province in search of bushveld exclusivity, and she finds it in abundance at Royal Madikwe.
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t is all about personal touch says Cherié Whitfield, Reservations and General Manager at Royal Madikwe, when asked about the five-star malaria-free luxury lodge. The back-to-back awards this establishment continues to scoop up, reinforce that there’s something special about this place and support her words. “What sets Royal Madikwe apart is an incredibly dedicated team that attends to every request of our guests with charming smiles and a friendly attitude. A very special attention to detail in every aspect, from a warm welcome, a different setting for each meal time (mostly outdoors if the weather permits) and an experience of a lifetime with awe-inspiring game viewing both out in the bush veld and from the viewing decks overlooking the waterhole,” says Cherié. According to Cherié, it is not just the bag of pleasant surprises such as unique outdoor meals, but the entire visit, which is tailor-made to please their guests. Visitors are elevated and
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treated very well and made to feel as though they are at home away from home. There’s a personal touch that characterises the professionalism. It is more than a luxurious outing, but the home of all comforts. “We treat our guests like family with a flair of elegance and a respectful demeanour. Our flexibility ensures that at Royal Madikwe guests will receive only the very best,” elaborates Cherié. It is about selecting the best of the best and offering it to guests who have a heightened appreciation for the finer aspects of life. Royal Madikwe is not just a name but also a call-out to everything that characterises royalty. The word that comes to mind is dominion and rulership. It is the place where the visitor is more than just a vital stakeholder inthe organisation, but the heartbeat and apex of their existence. It is the location where nature and humankind unite to work together to entice guests.
THE PERFECT CHOICE
“For the reasons just mentioned,” Cherié states and continues without flinching, “Please enjoy our Trip Advisor comments
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