Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe is one of South Africa's lesser-known game reserves, located about a five-hour drive or a short charter flight from Johannesburg. Its Kalahari grasslands and woodlands are surprisingly densely populated with animals, providing a safe haven for the Big Five and the endangered wild dog. Desert specialists such as the brown hyena and the rare aardwolf thrive here as well. Madikwe offers fantastic South Africa vacation ideas for families, as well as incredible game viewing and luxurious safari lodges. It's also a great choice for couples because it has a variety of romantic retreats and honeymoon suites.
On a Madikwe safari, you have a good chance of seeing Africa's Big 5, and it's also one of the best places in the country to see the critically endangered African wild dog. Furthermore, Madikwe's lodges operate as one big family: expert guides communicate via radio to share sightings, and because Madikwe is a private reserve, your guide is allowed to go off-road for up-close sightings and conduct spot-lit night drives.
Madikwe is ideal for families because it is located in a malaria-free safari region. Many of favorite lodges are especially family-friendly, with specially designed game drives and safari activities for children. But there's also plenty of romance: hand-picked collection of secluded and luxurious bush retreats caters to honeymooners.
Madikwe, which is only an hour and a half drive from Sun City, complements the championship golf courses, water parks, and world-class hotels of South Africa's most popular holiday destination. You could also add a few days on the beaches of Cape Town or Mauritius to your safari. Simply browse our Madikwe safaris and accommodation options, or contact one of our Africa Safari Experts, who will create the perfect vacation for you.
- Location: North-West Province of South Africa
