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Bob Dewar
US
Visited:
January 2009
Reviewed: May 18, 2012
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Madikwe was a life time expeience, beyound what we had hoped for or expected.
Our stay at Makanyane Safari Lodge was beyond our expectations. The wildlife and scenery of Madikwe left all of us with lifetime memories. The guides were very professional and yet were very real people. We liked the idea of no public driving to disturb the wildlife. Getting within 15 meters of three male lions and hearing their roars left us breathless. We can't wait to return!
wildswan55
Visited:
May 2007
Reviewed: May 18, 2012
Great stay, great guides, tremendous wildlife.
Had a wonderful visit. Lodging in a cabin of my own, outdoor shower was very cool.
Good food. Saw 4 of the big five.
Torrey
US
Visited:
January 2009
Reviewed: May 9, 2012
Email Torrey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An adventure of a lifetime!
Madikwe Game Reserve exceeded my expectations. We saw the Big 5 on the first day of our safari. I was surprised how high the bushes were, I thought it would be flat. However, our guide drove on tiny trails right through the sharp bushes and we came across lion families, feeding lions, a leopard, baby hyenas, many giraffes, elephants, zebras, and other wonderful animals. The stars in the night sky were unlike I've ever seen. Without any lights around for hundreds of miles, the moon shone brightly. We had lightning and thunder storms every night that rocked our tent cabin and was an incredible experience. The accommodations were great. Mosetlha Bush Camp provided gourmet vegan options and the staff was very caring. Very small camp with private accommodations. Our jeeps had covers, so we did not get burnt by the sun during our 2 5-hour safari trips each day. I would love to do it again!
Goodstuff
Visited:
August 2007
Reviewed: Apr 26, 2012
Ronel van Zyl
GB
Visited:
April 2010
Reviewed: Apr 11, 2012
Email Ronel van Zyl | 35-50 years of age
Beautiful scenery and off the beaten track. Luxurious lodges options with great food, good game viewing and warm days guaranteed.
Certainly one of the best and most comfortable game reserves in South Africa
Having been to most Game reserves in South Africa , my visit to Madikwe was certainly the best ever. Being able to watch game from our balcony at a small drinking hole less than 50 metres away with large herds of elephants coming to drink in addition to many other game species was one of the highlights. The area is malaria free and the scenery with unusual rock formations is beautiful. As an avid birder for many years I was thrilled with the abundant bird life. The guide we had was very knowledgeable and prepared to take us anywhere we wanted to go. We had excellent views of lion as well as black rhino.Some of my videos of this area can be seen on You Tube thespronks. (Young elephant showing who's boss and Lions Mating)