3-Day Madikwe Luxury Thakadu River Camp Safari

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

Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve

Your driver will pick you up from your preferred location in Johannesburg or Pretoria. Upon arrival and check-in, enjoy a swim and afternoon tea with savoury and sweet treats. Join an evening game drive with a local ranger in an open safari vehicle to see the Big Five. After sunset, observe nocturnal wildlife with spotlights.

Dinner is served at the lodge, often around a campfire in a boma. You can then relax in your luxury tent or visit the game-viewing hide.

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:

aha Thakadu River Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Morning & Afternoon Game Drive

Start your day before sunrise with tea or coffee and a light breakfast, then head out for a morning wildlife game drive. The cooler temperatures and morning light are perfect for spotting animals and photography. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. Then, you can relax by the pool or explore the resort's amenities. After lunch, you will depart on a sunset wildlife drive, ending your day with a meal and reflective time around the campfire.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

aha Thakadu River Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Final Morning Drive & Departure

The last morning game drive of your stay will begin bright and early, and we hope that it will be filled with some unforgettable experiences for you to take away. After the drive, you will have breakfast at your lodge before being taken back to your preferred location in Johannesburg or Pretoria.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

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.