3-Day Madikwe Safari - Rhulani Lodge

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

Travel from Johannesburg to Madikwe and Afternoon Safari

At 7:00am, you will be picked up from your accommodation. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the friendly staff at your luxury pre-booked accommodation. After a long drive, you can relax by the pool and enjoy the serene surroundings while waiting for your afternoon safari.

There will be a 3-hour safari in the afternoon starting at around 4:30pm after enjoying high tea. The safari will be conducted on an open safari vehicle, guided by qualified rangers on open-land cruisers. You will experience the breathtaking sunset scenery only found in Madikwe Game Reserve. The safari will include visits to various waterholes that animals frequent in the evening, ensuring you won't miss any wildlife. Later, you will head back to your accommodation and enjoy dinner under the African sky.

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:

Rhulani 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)

Morning and Afternoon Safari in Madikwe

Morning 3-hour safari

Pick-up time: 05:00 am
We will set out at the crack of dawn for an exciting wildlife adventure in search of Africa's Big Five and other wild creatures such as cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and African wild dogs. The soft light of the sunrise will provide the perfect backdrop for capturing stunning photos. After the morning safari, we will return to the lodge for a satisfying breakfast or brunch, followed by some leisure time by the pool or exploring the lodge's facilities.

Afternoon 3-hour safari

You will have the opportunity to explore the wilderness in an open safari vehicle with expert rangers. The afternoon safari is ideal for spotting wildlife, especially during sunset when animals tend to be more active. You will experience breathtaking views of the African skies and the thrill of seeing nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhulani Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Safari and Return to Johannesburg

We will wake up at 5:30am and embark on an open vehicle to search for the cats returning from their hunting mission or the hyenas looking for something to scavenge. We will have breakfast in the wild for the last time and then prepare for our journey back to the city with our cameras filled with photos and memories of the Big Five. The pick-up time will depend on the flight departure or when you must be in Johannesburg.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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