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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Johannesburg To Madikwe Game Reserve

Johannesburg To Madikwe Game Reserve

Depart from Johannesburg to Madikwe and ready yourself for an afternoon/evening game drive where you will get to see the Big 5 such as Elephants, Lions, Leopards, and Rhinos, plus endangered wild dogs. Where animals often gather at the Madikwe Dam to drink at sunset. After your drive, you’ll return to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Madikwe Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to April (The park is busier)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Madikwe GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
ZebraCommon
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BuffaloCommon
LeopardOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Madikwe GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Madikwe Game Reserve

Madikwe Game Reserve

Before another day of the tour, you'll have a cup of tea or coffee before departing on the early morning game drive. Whilst its cool is the best time to see predators such as lion, leopard or cheetah as well as general game. The 4 x 4 vehicle provides excellent photographic opportunities & your ranger will describe the habits of different animals & birds as you travel along. Return to the lodge for breakfast. This is a unique experience and affords remarkable pictures of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and other species drinking. Later in the afternoon after a delicious tea, join your ranger for more excitement on the evening game drive.

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)

Day 3

Madikwe to Johannesburg

Madikwe to Johannesburg

Today will be another early start for a final morning game drive and, hopefully, some memorable sightings to cap off your stay. After the drive you’ll eat breakfast at your lodge and then be transferred back to Johannesburg to fly home or continue on your travels elsewhere.

Main Destination:
Johannesburg (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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