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Madikwe Game Reserve
Luxury Game Lodges- in the heart of Big Five country
Madikwe Game Reserve is regarded as one of the finest conservation areas in Africa.
The hugely successful Madikwe Game Reserve is currently the country’s
Third largest game reserve. It is situated in the North West Province and is bordered
by Botswana in the north.
Madikwe is one of our best kept secrets !
Madikwe Game Reserve is already seen as one of the country's "new South Africa" success stories in the area of upliftment and poverty eradication. The development of Madikwe is all about stimulating local economic development, some of the lodges are actually run by the local community.
Game viewing in Madikwe is now at its prime in this Malaria Free game reserve.
In 1992, Madikwe Game Reserve, created from 75,000ha of farmland. The government-sponsored, biggest-ever game relocation program in Africa involved re-stocking and conserving flora and wildlife, which had long since disappeared from the region. Ten thousand animals of 27 major species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant, have been re-introduced to the Reserve over a six year period with animals coming from various reserves and breeding centers.
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In Madikwe you will have the chance to see all the major species, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, both white and black rhino along with almost all the plains antelope species.
Fully inclusive accommodation and open vehicle safari's are offered at several world class five star lodges within the reserve:
Madikwe Over Night Safari Packages
Due to the large variety of lodges in Madikwe and the option of driving or flying we will send you a personalized quote for your dream safari.
Duration
At least three (or more) full days, departing at Johannesburg at 10h30 on day one and returning at 16h00 on last day.
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet & greet you at your guest house. Depart Johannesburg for Madikwe Game Reserve, this is a scenic 3.5 hour drive, OR transfer to Johannesburg Airport for a 40 minute flight to Madikwe.
On arrival at Madikwe you will be met by the lodge staff and game ranger, after check-in they will show you around the lodge and suite. After lunch, guests have free time to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities before the afternoon game drive.It’s safari time! Meet your ranger for the afternoon/sunset open-top safari game drive for an outdoor adventure into Africa’s Big Five territory at sun set stop for a drink the drive is continued with the aid of spot lights.
After the game drive returns to the lodge enjoy a delicious dinner then the remainder of the evening is at the guests leisure, weather permitting a traditional outdoor bush barbecue under the African sky is enjoyed at the lodge.
Day 2
A very early morning wake up call an a welcome mug of coffee with your ranger before departing on the early morning game drive. Return to the lodge for hearty breakfast and freshen up then enjoy the lodge surroundings. Escape the midday heat by spending time in or around the swimming pool, relaxing in your room/tent or enjoy a siesta. A lunch/high tea can be enjoyed looking out over the bush and a waterhole. Meet your ranger for an afternoon tea and snacks before departing on the afternoon/evening game drive. After the sun set stop for a drink the drive is continued with the aid of spot lights looking for any animals not jet spotted. We end the evening with dinner and drinks around a fire in a traditional "boma".
Day 3
A very early morning wake up call an a welcome mug of coffee with your ranger before departing on the early morning game drive. Return to the lodge for hearty breakfast, after breakfast time to get ready and check out. A short "safari drive" to the rune way for a short flight to Johannesburg. Or we will meet you at the lodge and drive back to Johannesburg.
Includes
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Return transfers by luxury air-conditioned mini-van or sedan OR return flights.
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Two or three nights' luxury accommodation at one of the five star game lodges.
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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Daily three hour sunrise and / or sunset open-top safari game drive.
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VAT and tourism levy.
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Life long memories
Excludes
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Curio purchases and items of a personal nature.
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Gratuities.
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Medical & Travel insurance
How to get there
A scheduled air service operates daily to Madikwe from Johannesburg International Airport. This 40 minute flight is the easiest and most popular way to get to Madikwe.
Being only a 40 minute flight private aircraft charters are also very popular and convenient.
From Johannesburg it is approximately 350km and is a very pleasant three and a half hour drive.
Game Lodges
There are numerous great 5 star lodges in Madikwe, here are the selected lodge Go Safari makes use of to ensure you have a memorable safari experience.
Motswiri
Thakadu River Camp
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
Tuningi
Rhulani Safari Lodge
Tau Game Lodge
Madikwe Safari Lodge
Royal Madikwe Lodge
Madikwe Hills
Impodimo Lodge
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Did You Know?
... these interesting animal facts:
A few collective nouns:
A float of crocodiles
A leap (leep) of leopards
A pod of Hippo
A journey or tower of giraffe
A pride of lions
A crash of rhinos
A dazzle of Zebra
A nest of snakes
A mustering of storks
Wild dogs are a speciality of Madikwe and due to their rarity and fascinating behaviour,are a wonderful sight. They are also known as Cape hunting dogs or painted dogs because of their tricoloured (black, white and tan) abstract coat.
Not only does Madikwe Game Reserve boast the 'Big Five' but it also has the 'Super 7'! This adds cheetah and wild dog to the traditional five; leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhino.
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