3-Day Madikwe Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

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

Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve

You will be picked up early in Johannesburg or Pretoria and enjoy a private transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve. The journey takes approximately 4.5 hours to the game reserve. You'll arrive at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge late morning. You will settle into your luxury suite; relax and freshen up before it’s time to depart for the late-afternoon game drive.
Game drives are in an open safari vehicle with a professional ranger.

You will return to the lodge after an exciting night drive and enjoy a starlit dinner at the outdoor boma or in the lodge dining room.

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:

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning and Sunset Safari

You will wake up early for hot beverages. Then, you'll depart for a 3-hour sunrise game drive. You will return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing on the wooden deck or in your air-conditioned suite.

Be ready to depart after high tea for the late afternoon game drive and return for dinner well after dark.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Safari and Departure

You'll wake up early for hot beverages. Then, you'll depart for your last game drive in Madikwe. You will return for a hearty breakfast; pack up and be ready to leave midmorning for a private transfer back to Johannesburg. You’ll be dropped off at your accommodation in Johannesburg at approximately 5:00 pm.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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