Overview

This whirlwind safari trip of South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve is great for anyone searching for an additional safari experience as part of a longer South African vacation. It is also ideal for individuals who live in South Africa and want a brief luxury escape with fantastic game-watching. Madikwe Game Reserve is a conservation area in South Africa’s North West Province that borders Botswana. It is home to elephants, lions, leopards, rhinoceros, and endangered African wild dogs.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrive into Johannesburg & Transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 2: Explore Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 3: On safari in Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 4: Depart from Johannesburg

Day 1 :

Arrive into Johannesburg & Transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve

After arriving at (or transferring to) OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, you will take private road transport to Madikwe River Lodge, which is nestled on the banks of the Groot Marico River in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve.

You will stay in one of Madikwe River Lodge's isolated thatched huts, nestled amid the riverine forest and adorned with an African flair. View the river from your own terrace, or upgrade to a luxury suite to include a private sitting room and outdoor shower.

Depending on your arrival time, you may be able to schedule an evening game drive with your Madikwe guide. The malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve is a wonderful safari location for families, as well as a photographer's dream, because of its mountainous terrain, vibrant colors, and habituated wild animal species. Look for the highly endangered African wild dog, a rare yet iconic creature of the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Main destination: Madikwe Game Reserve.
Accommodation: Madikwe River Lodge

Day 2 :

Explore Madikwe Game Reserve

Today, you will continue your exploration of Madikwe Game Reserve with morning and sunset game drives in this vast and exciting conservation region.

Elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and rare African wild dogs live in the reserve's grassland, woodland, and rocky slopes. There are hundreds of bird species here, including ostriches, vultures, and the enormous kori bustard. Animals often congregate at the Madikwe Dam to drink at twilight, making it an ideal location for an evening game drive with sundowners.

Main destination: Madikwe Game Reserve.
Accommodation: Madikwe River Lodge.

Day 3 :

On safari in Madikwe Game Reserve

Another full day on safari in the beautiful 75,000-square-kilometer Big Five Madikwe Reserve. The reserve is well known for its white rhino population, as well as painted dogs and large cats! Every day, you may participate in two shared safari activities, which include wildlife drives, nature walks, walking safaris, and more.

Main destination: Madikwe Game Reserve.
Accommodation: Madikwe River Lodge

Day 4 :

Depart from Johannesburg

Unfortunately, your short stay at Madikwe Game Reserve comes to an end, and you will take a private road journey from Madikwe River Lodge to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, in plenty of time for your next departure.

To expand your South African safari vacation, choose a tailor-made luxury package that includes additional sites. Contact one of our Luxury Travel Specialists to begin organizing your ideal vacation.

Main destination: Madikwe Game Reserve.
Accommodation: No accommodation (end of tour)

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