MADIKWE GAME RESERVE
An Exclusive Big Five Safari
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Hard up against the Botswana border, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s most rewarding safari experiences. In wildlife terms, the Big Five are relatively easy to see. There’s inspiration all around: the scenery includes some dramatic escarpments, the wooded savannahs are great for watching elephants, lions and, with luck, wild dogs (the reserve was painstakingly stocked in the 1990s) and there are some excellent, ethically designed and managed lodges.
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MADIKWE GAME RESERVE HIGHLIGHTS
- Excellent wildlife viewing with all of the Big Five present
- Similar, exclusive experience, but more affordable compared to Sabi Sands
- Open-vehicle game drives and off-road driving permitted
- Night drives and walking safaris available
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
Best Time May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)
Low Season May to September (This is the best wildlife viewing time)
Best Weather April-May and September-October (Mild weather and little rain)
Worst Weather May to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and December to February (Hot and afternoon rain)
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE ACCOMMODATION
The following are some of the lodges that we recommend in Madikwe Game Reserve. For information on additional accommodation not featured, please contact us.