5-Day Madikwe Family Safari & Kids' Club at Lelapa Camp

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

Johannesburg to Madikwe & Family Sundowners

Your private driver meets you at OR Tambo International Airport (or your Johannesburg hotel) in the morning and the road unfolds west through the Magaliesberg and the farmlands of the Groot Marico to the Botswana border, about 4.5 to 5 hours. The children can count the kilometres on their own wildlife checklist. Arrive at Lelapa Camp for lunch, settle into your family suite, then, if you arrive in time, head out together on a family-friendly afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle, with sundowners (and juice) as the sun sets, before dinner in the boma.

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

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Madikwe Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Junior Rangers & the Kids' Club

Start with an early-morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, when the animals are busiest and the light is soft and cool. After breakfast the children join the Kids' Adventure Safari Club at the Eco House for spoor casting, tracking games and crafts with guides who love inspiring young minds, while parents relax at the spa or by the pool, where elephants often wander up to drink. The afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle follows, with an early children's dinner if you wish.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Madikwe Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Elephants at the Waterhole

Today's early-morning game drive in an open safari vehicle searches for the Big Five and Madikwe's famous wild dog, with a bush breakfast when the weather allows. Back at camp, spend the midday splashing in your private plunge pool or watching the waterhole, where some of the best sightings come to you. After high tea, the afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle sets out again, ending with stories around the fire and trusted babysitting if the grown-ups fancy a quiet dinner.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Madikwe Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tracks, Trails & Family Time

An early-morning game drive in an open safari vehicle teaches the children to read tracks and signs alongside your guide, before a hearty breakfast. Use the middle of the day for the Kids' Club, a guided walk for older family members, or simply time together by the pool. Your final afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle ends with a family sundowner and a celebratory farewell dinner.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle), morning walking safari (with an armed guide) & afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Madikwe Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Final Morning Drive & Return to Johannesburg

Rise before dawn for a final early-morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, the best light of the day and one last chance for the sightings still on your list. Return to Lelapa for breakfast and a final goodbye to the waterhole. Your private road transfer returns you to Johannesburg (OR Tambo) by mid to late afternoon, in time for evening flights home.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

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