A herd of African elephants on the savannah, Tanzania. Photo: Pexels (free licence).
Is Morukuru Family a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Morukuru Family is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Morukuru Family?
Morukuru Family has 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Morukuru Family Madikwe') from 38 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
- 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews. On the Google listing 'Morukuru Family Madikwe' (lodge), Middlepoort Farm KP93 Portion 1 - 5 Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa. Camps with listings of their own are not added in.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Morukuru Family's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in Morukuru Family's name was found.
Where are Morukuru Family's camps?
South Africa only: Madikwe Game Reserve, Sandton in Johannesburg and De Hoop Nature Reserve. Owned versus managed not stated.
- Countries
- South Africa only: Madikwe Game Reserve, Sandton in Johannesburg and De Hoop Nature Reserve.
- Camps
- Owned versus managed not stated.
- Where they are
- Madikwe Game Reserve: Morukuru Owner's House, River House (on the Marico River) and Farm House. De Hoop Nature Reserve: Morukuru Beach Lodge and Morukuru Ocean House. Johannesburg (Atholl, Sandton): AtholPlace Hotel & Villa.
- Land and traversing
- The Madikwe exclusive-use concept gives private game drives. Beach Lodge can be booked per suite or exclusive-use.
- Camp sizes
- Owner's House: two bedrooms. River House: three bedrooms.
How much does Morukuru Family cost?
Morukuru Family publishes no rate per person per night, with its currency and year, that this page can show from its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
- What the rate includes
- At Madikwe and De Hoop: all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local spirits and included activities. AtholPlace Hotel: breakfast and limited minibar drinks. AtholPlace Villa: breakfast, limited drinks and airport transfers; optional private chef at additional cost.
- Minimum stay
- A minimum 4-night stay applies at Morukuru Family Madikwe and De Hoop during peak season (Christmas and New Year); no minimum stay applies during the rest of the year.
What are Morukuru Family's booking terms?
Morukuru Family does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Morukuru Family best for?
Best for: Private houses in Madikwe and De Hoop, on Morukuru Family's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at all properties; infants aged 0 to 2 stay complimentary. Ocean View Family Suites at Beach Lodge take two adults plus two children under sixteen sharing; booster seats provided in Madikwe; babysitting offered (surcharge at some properties).
- Teenagers and families
- Multigenerational focus: 'We warmly welcome grandparents, parents, siblings and children of all ages.' Private game-drive vehicle at the Madikwe houses without typical age restrictions; sandboarding at De Hoop is described as for the whole family; children's activities include spoor tracking and guided discovery walks.
- Honeymoon
- A Honeymoon offer at Morukuru Beach Lodge for couples spending their honeymoon within 8 months from their wedding date and a Honeymoon Suite at the Beach Lodge (maximum two guests).
- Private guide and vehicle
- Private game-drive vehicles are included at all three exclusive-use Madikwe safari houses; no surcharge stated.
- Exclusive use
- Exclusive-use houses: Owner's House, River House and Farm House (Madikwe), Ocean House (De Hoop) and AtholPlace Villa (Johannesburg). Beach Lodge can be booked per suite or exclusive-use.
- Activities
- Madikwe: private Big Five game drives, bush walks, bush meals, fishing and Sleep-Out experiences. De Hoop: fynbos walks, marine walks, mountain biking, sandboarding, snorkelling, swimming in rock pools and nature drives; also land-based whale watching and bird watching.
When is Morukuru Family not the right choice?
Morukuru Family is not the fit if its own published limits rule you out: they are below, in its own words.
- Minimum stay
- A minimum 4-night stay applies at Morukuru Family Madikwe and De Hoop during peak season (Christmas and New Year); no minimum stay applies during the rest of the year.
What are the best alternatives to Morukuru Family?
Cheetah Plains, Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Etali Safari Lodge, Garonga Safari Co., Jaci's Lodges and Jamala Madikwe also own and run their own camps in South Africa only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Cheetah Plains: best for: Sole-use villas in the Sabi Sand. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve') from 73 reviews.
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge: best for: Big Five game viewing in the northern Sabi Sand. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Elephant Plains Game Lodge') from 242 reviews.
- Etali Safari Lodge: best for: A small malaria-free Madikwe lodge. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Etali Safari Lodge') from 134 reviews.
- Garonga Safari Co.: best for: Three camps in Greater Makalali. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Garonga Safari Company') from 130 reviews.
- Jaci's Lodges: best for: A personal family lodge in Madikwe. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Jaci') from 162 reviews.
- Jamala Madikwe: best for: A small villa lodge in Madikwe. 5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Jamala Madikwe') from 81 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Morukuru Family?
Morukuru Family's ownership is not stated on its own website.
- Conservation model
- No per-night amount stated.
How do you book Morukuru Family?
Book Morukuru Family through its own enquiry page or through a safari planner.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
Morukuru Family: the questions people ask
How many camps does Morukuru Family have?
Owned versus managed not stated.
What activities does Morukuru Family offer?
Madikwe: private Big Five game drives, bush walks, bush meals, fishing and Sleep-Out experiences. De Hoop: fynbos walks, marine walks, mountain biking, sandboarding, snorkelling, swimming in rock pools and nature drives; also land-based whale watching and bird watching.
Does Morukuru Family have honeymoon offers?
A Honeymoon offer at Morukuru Beach Lodge for couples spending their honeymoon within 8 months from their wedding date and a Honeymoon Suite at the Beach Lodge (maximum two guests).
How does Morukuru Family fund conservation?
No per-night amount stated.
What is included in Morukuru Family's rates?
At Madikwe and De Hoop: all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local spirits and included activities. AtholPlace Hotel: breakfast and limited minibar drinks.
Does Morukuru Family accept children?
Children of all ages are welcome at all properties; infants aged 0 to 2 stay complimentary. Ocean View Family Suites at Beach Lodge take two adults plus two children under sixteen sharing; booster seats provided in Madikwe; babysitting offered (surcharge at some properties).
Does Morukuru Family offer a private vehicle?
Private game-drive vehicles are included at all three exclusive-use Madikwe safari houses; no surcharge stated.
Where are Morukuru Family's camps?
Madikwe Game Reserve: Morukuru Owner's House, River House (on the Marico River) and Farm House. De Hoop Nature Reserve: Morukuru Beach Lodge and Morukuru Ocean House.
What are Morukuru Family's reviews?
Morukuru Family has 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Morukuru Family Madikwe') from 38 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
Can I book Morukuru Family through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Morukuru Family's own enquiry page, www.morukuru.com, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
Morukuru Family's website and review listings were read on 2 November 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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