(Posted 12th September 2025)
Morukuru Family has announced the official reopening of Morukuru Owner’s House and Morukuru River House at Morukuru Family Madikwe. Both riverfront homesteads reopen with refreshed interiors following a flooding incident in February.
In February, extraordinary rains caused the Molatedi Dam to overflow, with the Marico River rising dramatically and impacting the interiors of Morukuru Owner’s House and Morukuru River House. The Morukuru Family team used the moment to renew these much-loved private houses, partnering with interior designer Amy Kidger of Hinterland Studio to lead a thoughtful redesign.
Taking her cue from the Tamboti trees that shade the houses (‘Morukuru’ is the Tswana name for Tamboti), the surrounding riverine forest, and a curated collection of bold photographic artworks by Leana Clunies-Ross that were deliberately chosen by the owners, Kidger’s design layers refined comfort with a contemporary African sensibility.
“The brief was to create spaces that feel elevated yet effortless – alive with texture, colour, and craft, and always connected to the landscape,” Kidger, Founder of Hinterland Studio, said. “Expect a palette of ochres, rusts, deep greens, and river blues; grasscloths and woven details; patinated metalwork and natural finishes. The result is a calm and characterful backdrop to the theatre of the bush.”
What’s new:
- Refreshed interiors at both Morukuru Owner’s House and Morukuru River House
- A fitness room available to guests staying at either house
- Enhancements to outdoor living spaces to maximise river views and starlit dining
Set on the Marico River, Morukuru Owner’s House is an intimate two-bedroom retreat for up
to four guests, while nearby Morukuru River House hosts up to six adults and four children
across three en-suite bedrooms. Booked together for larger gatherings, both offer private
pools and generous outdoor living. Completing the trio, Morukuru Farm House is a five-
bedroom homestead with expansive lawns, ideal for multigenerational stays. All three
operate off-grid on solar power and deliver exclusive-use privacy.
Bookings are open for all three Morukuru Family Madikwe properties. Existing rates and
promotions apply.
“In the bush, nature teaches resilience,” says Ed Zeeman, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Morukuru Family. “What began as a challenging event became an opening to reimagine two soulful homes. We’re delighted to welcome guests back to the properties, familiar in spirit, newly inspired in detail, and as private and flexible as ever under our Morukuru Freedom Concept.”
