Home to Africas Big 5, Madikwe Game Reserve is famous for its Wild Dogs.
- Spot over 360 species of birds
- South Africa’s fourth largest reserve
- Malaria Free
- Famous author Herman Charles Bosman spent months living in the area
- Home of Operation Phoenix - worlds largest animal relocation project
- Only 3.5 hours from Johannesburg on excellent roads
- Close to Sun City
- Many of the lodges welcome children with open arms
- Make use of direct flights from Cape Town to Gabarone !
Madikwe Game Reserve is 75,000 hectares of malaria free wilderness. It is home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, wild dog and cheetah as well as a large number of plains game species and over 360 species of bird. All this is only 3 and a half hours drive from Johannesburg, or if you wish to fly there, a 50 minute flights takes you to the 1 200 metre gravel airstrip where your safari begins.
Created in 1991 this reserve not only preserves the flora and fauna of the area, but also provides a sustainable environment for the local people. There are a variety of lodges to choose from in Madikwe, all with own distinct character and atmosphere. Children and families will feel especially welcome at
Jaci’s Safari Lodge and
Jaci’s Tree Lodge, where children of all ages are welcome and especially catered for. One of the newest additions to the area is
Madikwe Safari Lodge consisting of 3 exclusive camps the suites are organic in design with large French doors opening onto wooden decking leading to inviting plunge pools.
Close by you will find the eleven suites that make up
Madikwe Hills, which is set on a hill amongst huge boulders and old Tamboti tree. A wonderful welcome awaits you at Rhulani where the indoors and outdoors merge effortlessly ensuring you of spectacular views of the bush. Rhino Africa’s personal favourite in Madikwe is
Etali Safari Lodge, where its possible to enjoy excellent game viewing as well as experience world class spa treatments under the caring hands of their qualified therapists. Madikwe Game Reserve is home to the Big Five as well as Cheetah and Wild Dog.
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