4-Day Luxury Madikwe Big Five Safari

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

Arrival & Transfer to Jamala Madikwe

Upon your arrival at the Madikwe Airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the award-winning Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge, located within the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Settle into your luxurious villa and enjoy the lodge's elegant surroundings before your safari adventure begins. After lunch or refreshments, head out on your first afternoon game drive with an experienced ranger in search of the Big Five and other remarkable wildlife. As the sun sets over the African bush, enjoy a traditional sundowner before returning to the lodge for an exceptional gourmet dinner and an unforgettable evening beneath the stars.

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:

Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning & Afternoon Big Five Game Drives

Begin your day with an early morning game drive through the spectacular Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa's largest and most celebrated malaria-free wildlife destinations. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, search for the Big Five, endangered African wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, and an abundance of birdlife. Return to Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge for a leisurely breakfast before relaxing in your luxurious villa, enjoying the lodge's world-class facilities, or watching wildlife gather at the waterhole from the exclusive viewing deck. In the late afternoon, set out on another thrilling game drive before returning to the lodge for gourmet dining and exceptional hospitality.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Another Day of Big Five Safari

Spend another unforgettable day exploring the diverse landscapes of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Set out before sunrise on a professionally guided game drive, where you may encounter the Big Five, endangered African wild dogs, cheetahs, brown hyenas, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. After a delicious breakfast, enjoy time to relax in the comfort of your luxurious villa, unwind by your private plunge pool, or watch wildlife visit the lodge's waterhole. In the late afternoon, embark on your final game drive as the bush comes alive once more, before returning to Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge for a memorable farewell dinner and your last evening beneath the African stars.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Departure from Jamala Madikwe

Enjoy your final morning at Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge with a leisurely breakfast overlooking the waterhole, where wildlife is often seen gathering to drink. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have the opportunity to join a final morning game drive, offering one last chance to encounter the Big Five and other remarkable species before your safari comes to an end. After checking out, you will be transferred to the Madikwe Airstrip for your onward flight. Depart with unforgettable memories of exceptional wildlife encounters, luxurious accommodation, outstanding cuisine, and the warm hospitality that made your private Madikwe safari a truly extraordinary experience.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)

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.