4-Day Madikwe Incredible Malaria-Free Big 5 Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Motswiri Lodge

In the morning, you depart from Johannesburg on a comfortable road transfer, excited for the adventure ahead. As you leave the city behind, the landscape gradually transforms into the vast savannah of Madikwe Game Reserve.

On arrival at Motswiri Lodge in the afternoon, you're greeted with refreshing drinks and a warm welcome by the friendly staff. After settling into your luxurious accommodation, you enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking the breathtaking scenery of the African bush.

As the sun begins to set, you embark on your first game drive, accompanied by expert guides. The anticipation builds as you venture into the wilderness, eager to spot the iconic Big Five and other fascinating wildlife. As darkness falls, you return to the lodge for a sumptuous dinner under the starlit sky, sharing stories of your wildlife encounters with fellow guests around the campfire.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Madikwe GR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

Accommodation:

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Safari Adventures and Bush Exploration in Madikwe Reserve

Over two exhilarating days, your safari experience at Motswiri Lodge in Madikwe unfolds with morning game drives that reveal the wilderness awakening to life, while evenings are spent immersed in the enchanting world of nocturnal creatures. Afternoons offer a blend of relaxation and optional activities, from lounging by the pool to guided bush walks or cultural excursions. Each day culminates in memorable dinners under the African sky, filled with the echoes of the day's adventures and the promise of new discoveries tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Last Morning on Safari and Return to Johannesburg

After a leisurely breakfast, bid farewell to the friendly staff and majestic wildlife of Madikwe as you embark on your road transfer back to Johannesburg. As you journey homeward, memories of your safari adventure linger in your heart, promising to inspire future travels and conservation efforts.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.