5-Day Madikwe Luxury Safari Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Private Transfer and Safari Adventure in Madikwe

Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria, followed by a scenic 4.5-hour private transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve. On arrival, unwind in your luxury suite before setting out for a thrilling late afternoon game drive. Explore the wild in an open safari vehicle with a professional ranger, keeping an eye out for the reserve’s incredible wildlife. After your adventure, enjoy a magical starlit dinner in the outdoor boma or in the lodge’s elegant dining area.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Madikwe GR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

Accommodation:

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drives and Evening Adventures in Madikwe

Wake early and enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea before heading out on a 3-hour sunrise game drive. Return for a leisurely breakfast, then spend the day soaking in the views from your deck or relaxing in your air-conditioned suite. After High Tea, embark on a late-afternoon game drive and finish the day with a dinner under the African night sky. Overnight in Madikwe Private Game Reserve. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

From Dawn Game Drives to Starlit Dinners in Madikwe

Start your morning with hot beverages and a 3-hour sunrise safari across the plains of Madikwe. Return to the lodge for a fresh breakfast, then unwind on your private deck or in your suite. After a delightful High Tea, enjoy another adventure on a late-afternoon game drive, followed by dinner after dark. Overnight in Madikwe Private Game Reserve. Includes: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Experience the Thrill of a Full-Day Safari in Madikwe

Rise with the sun and sip a hot drink before venturing out on a 3-hour morning game drive. After returning, enjoy breakfast and a relaxing day on your deck or in your air-conditioned suite. In the late afternoon, indulge in High Tea before heading back out for a thrilling game drive, finishing the day with a starlit dinner. Overnight in Madikwe Private Game Reserve. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Final Game Drive & Farewell

Wake up early for hot beverages and then depart for your last game drive in Madikwe. Return for a hearty breakfast; pack up and be ready to leave midmorning for a private transfer back to Johannesburg or Pretoria. You’ll be dropped off at your accommodation in Johannesburg at approximately 17h00. Includes: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.