3-Day Madikwe Safari from Johannesburg

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

Travel from Johannesburg to Madikwe - Afternoon Safari

07:00- Pick up from accommodation.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by the friendly staff at your luxury pre-booked accommodation. After a long drive you will get to relax by the pool and enjoy the calm wild while waiting for your Afternoon safari.
Afternoon 3-hour safari
At around 16:30 p.m., after the high tea, we will start our afternoon safari on an open safari vehicle, guided by qualified rangers on open-land cruisers. Giving you the best sunset scenery only found in Madikwe Game Reserve. We will visit various waterholes that these animals frequent in the evening, and surely, we will not miss animals here. And later we head back to our accommodation and enjoy dinner under the African sky.

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:

Rhulani Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Madikwe - Morning and Afternoon safari

Morning 3-hour safari
Pick up time: 05:00 am
We will wake up at the crack of dawn and go on an exciting wild adventure in search of Africa’s Big Five as well as other wild creatures, including cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and African wild dogs. The sunrise, with its soft light over the horizon, will give you the perfect setting for capturing amazing photos. After the astounding morning, we will return to the lodge for a satisfying breakfast or brunch, followed by some relaxation time by the pool or exploring the lodge's facilities.

Afternoon 3-hour safari
You will get to explore the wilderness in an open safari vehicle with expert rangers. The afternoon safari is great for spotting wildlife, especially during sunset when animals tend to be more active. You will get to experience breathtaking views of the African skies and the thrill of seeing nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhulani Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning safari - Travel back to Johannesburg

We will wake up at 5:30 am on an Open Vehicle and go looking for the cats returning from their hunting mission or the hyenas looking for something to scavenge on. We will have breakfast in the wild for the last time and prepare for our journey back to the city with our cameras full of all the big 5s photos and memories captured for a lifetime. Pick up time will depend on the flight departure / what time you need to be in Johannesburg.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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