There are many things that make Jamala Madikwe special; from the exceptionally well-designed lodges to individual villas, to mouth-watering cuisine and the wonderfully sincere welcome after game drives. "Jamala" means natural elegance in Swahili, and there couldn't be a more appropriate name for this beautiful lodge. The combination of its colonial style and eccentric African touches make for interesting interiors, which are complimented by incomparable panoramic views over the open savannah and the watering hole, regularly visited by the 'Big 5'. Service here is impeccable; with careful attention to detail and genuinely enthusiastic and welcoming staff, Jamala Madikwe feels like a home away from home.