Madikwe Game Reserve
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Madikwe Game Reserve Highlights
This reserve created in 1991, sits right on the South Africa- Botswana border in a malaria-free area. In the largest movement of animals since Noah filled his arc, the 30,352 acre (75,000 ha) reserve was stocked with 10,000 head of game from 27 different species.
The park's very existence contributes to the preservation of local fauna and flora and rare animals such as rhino and wild dog, and also provides a more sustainable environment for the local people.
Top Destinations in Madikwe Game Reserve
The Madikwe Game Reserve, being malaria free, is ideal for guests with young children. Buffalo Ridge and Thakadu River Camp are two of the more affordable options available.
Madikwe Safari Lodge and Tuningi Safari Lodge are more luxurious options, and both offer superb wildlife experiences, combined with quality hosting and cuisine.
Morukuru Safari Lodge is an intimate bush villa suited to guests, small groups of friends and families looking for an exclusive-use bush experience that combines luxury and warm African hospitality.
Madikwe Game Reserve Game Viewing and Activites
Not only does this reserve boast the 'Big Five' but it also has the 'Super 7'! This adds cheetah and wild dog to the traditional five; leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhino. Plus brown hyena, sable, eland, gemsbok, giraffe and large herds of plains game and plenty of birds.
Wild dogs are a speciality of the area and due to their rarity and fascinating behaviour, are a wonderful sight. They are also known as Cape hunting dogs or painted dogs because of their tricoloured (black, white and tan) abstract coat. Wild Dogs are Africa's most formidable hunters (followed by hyena and lion), and the essence of their successful social system is co-operative hunting and food sharing. Not only do they regurgitate food for the young but the babysitter gets fed too. They travel great distances while hunting and as a result often traverse farmland where they were almost shot to extinction. Luckily they are thriving in Madikwe.
How to Get there
Sun Safaris can arrange a rental car for visitors and maps and directions will be provided upon booking. The roads leading up to Madikwe are tarred and in good condition. Your drive time will be approximately 4 hours depending on your exact route. Sun Safaris can also arrange all private road transfers for our guests as well as light aircraft transfers from Johannesburg can be arranged.
Seasons and Climate
Rainy Season: It rains from October to April with the highest rainfall expected between November and February. Daytime temperatures are hot and humid with an average of 88F (31C).
Dry Season: The winter months of May to September are dry and cold with evening temperatures as low as 35.5F (2C) and only 72F (22C) in the daytime.
Madikwe Game Reserve
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Comfortable
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge offers a peaceful location in the heart of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Guests can enjoy luxurious accommodation with large viewing decks and fantastic game viewing opportunities in this enormous game reserve, home to Africa’s big five as well as an incredible diversity of species.
Thakadu River Camp
Thakadu River Camp is a luxurious tented safari camp overlooking the Marico River in the Madikwe Game Reserve offering beautiful views. Accommodation is luxurious and the safari tents have private viewing decks. The camp is family-friendly and four units can accommodate children. The lodge offers guided walking safaris as well as game drives in open safari vehicles accompanied by expert rangers.
The Bush House
The Bush House is a warm, friendly and intimate game lodge situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. With only six luxurious rooms, elegant furnishings, air-conditioning and en-suite facilities guests can enjoy a luxurious yet traditional safari experience in an area known for superb big five game viewing.
Luxury
Madikwe River Lodge
Madikwe River Lodge is situated in the midst of the 75 000 hectares of malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve on the Groot Marico River. The lodge offers luxury and African charm in beautiful thatched chalets offering a tranquil retreat. Experienced game rangers will share their knowledge and passion of the bush on safari and game walks.
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is a luxury safari lodge offering a secluded hide-away in the exclusive malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Guests can enjoy a personal and intimate safari experience with superb game viewing, gourmet cuisine and exciting safari activities.
Rhulani Safari Lodge
Rhulani Safari Lodge offers guests a superb Malaria-free “Big Five” safari experience in the Madikwe Game Reserve. The chalets are luxurious with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers as well as private plunge pools and spectacular views. The lodge offers warm African hospitality with personal and friendly service.
Madikwe Safari Lodge
Madikwe Safari Lodge is located in one of South Africa’s largest sanctuaries and the reserve is malaria free. The area offers an abundance of wildlife as well as superb bird watching with over 350 bird species in the reserve. The guiding of high quality and expert rangers and trackers will accompany all wildlife activities. Accommodation is luxurious yet intimate and the lodge is family-friendly.
Jaci's Safari Lodge
Jaci’s Safari Lodge is situated in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge offers a unique and intimate safari experience and is privately owned and managed. Jaci’s Safari Lodge offers guests 75,000 hectares of pristine African bushveld and guests can expect to see Wild Dog, both Black and White Rhino, a variety of plains game, including Sable, Gemsbok, Springbok and Giraffe, as well as over 340 species of birds.
Tuningi Safari Lodge
Tuningi Safari Lodge offers 5-star luxury in the world famous 165, 000 acre malaria-free Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve. Guests can enjoy a personal and exclusive African safari experience in exclusive bush villas with air-conditioning, beautiful bathrooms and al-fresco rock showers.
Etali Safari Lodge
Etali Safari Lodge offers peace and tranquility in the game rich Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge offers the ultimate in bush luxury with eight luxurious air-conditioned safari suites offering complete privacy. Madikwe Game Reserve is home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, including the white and black rhino, buffalo, lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, and wild dog.
Premier
Royal Madikwe Lodge
Royal Madikwe offers a luxurious and exclusive safari experience in a private corner of the Madikwe Game Reserve; guests not only have a luxurious bush home, but a piece of Africa all to themselves. The lodge is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages. Specially designed safari activities are available to keep children entertained and teach them about the magic of the African bush while adults can enjoy game drives, bush walks or archaeological safaris.
Morukuru Lodge
Morukuru Lodge offers visitors a personal and exclusive safari experience in the malaria-free 75 000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge offers only 3 luxurious en-suite bedrooms with king-size beds and air-conditioning. The Morukuru experience includes world class cuisine prepared by your personal chef who will cater to your individual tastes.
Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge
Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge offers the ultimate in safari luxury; the fantastic team of staff at Madikwe Hills will ensure your safari experience is unique and one not soon forgotten. With its private location in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve guests are ensured of a personal and intimate safari and wildlife experience.
