Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

At the edge of the Marico River and under a grove of Tamboti and Marula trees, you will find Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge. Traversing over 75,000 hectares of true untamed Africa, where the plains still team with game, the lodge is set amongst magnificent boulders with eight ultra-luxurious glass fronted spacious suites, expansive decks and plunge pools.

At the edge of the Marico River and under a grove of Tamboti and Marula trees, you will find Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge. Traversing over 75,000 hectares of true untamed Africa, where the plains still team with game, the lodge is set amongst magnificent boulders with eight ultra-luxurious glass fronted spacious suites, expansive decks and plunge pools.

Situated on the Botswana border, just three hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Madikwe is one of the largest private game reserves in South Africa. The safari reserve consists of vast plains of open woodlands and grasslands, dissected by a ridge of rugged hills and bordered in the south by the Dwarsberg Mountains.

The area is dotted with huge rocky outcrops known as inselbergs. Madikwe is one of few game reserves in the world that was proclaimed a wildlife reserve purely on the grounds of being the most appropriate and sustainable land area for such use.

Children from 10 years of age are welcome. Little Madikwe’s Private Villa offers the ultimate in luxury and individuality and suitable for younger children.

Day 1: Johannesburg Airport - Madikwe Game Reserve

On arrival at Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip you will be met and transferred by road to Madikwe Safari Lodge. Dinner and overnight Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge. (LD)

Day 2: Madikwe Game Reserve

Full day of game activities as outlined below in the game reserve with all meals. Madikwe Game Reserve is home not only to the Big Five of Africa (Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard), but also to a wealth of over 66 mammal species, including the rare African Wild Dog, as well as Cheetah, Eland, Kudu, Giraffe and a range of more than 300 resident and migratory species of birds. Knowledgeable and professional rangers conduct early morning and late afternoon, or evening, game drives in search of Africa's big game and smaller wildlife. Those with a passion for wildlife photography will be able to get various tips from their ranger on taking the perfect safari picture, while on their game drive. Our rangers are avid fans of photography, many of them having entered renowned international and local competitions with great results. Please do not hesitate to ask your ranger for assistance in this regard. Overnight at Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge. (BLD)

Day 3: Madikwe Game Reserve - Johannesburg Airport

After breakfast you will be transferred to Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip. (B)

Inclusions:

• Two nights accommodation
• All meals
• Local drinks (excludes premium brands)
• Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
• Laundry
• Return airport road transfers
• Return flights from Johannesburg

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