5-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 Private Game Reserve

Guests 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 and we arrive at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge late morning.

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.

Return to the lodge after an exciting night drive and enjoy a starlit dinner at the outdoor boma or in 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 & Sunset Safaris

Wake up early for hot beverages and then depart for a 3-hour sunrise game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing on the wooden deck or in your airconditioned 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)

Madikwe Game Reserve to Johannesburg

Wake up early for hot beverages and then depart for your last game drive in Madikwe. Return for a hearty breakfast; pack up and be ready to leave midmorning for a private transfer back to Johannesburg or Pretoria.

You’ll be dropped off at your accommodation in Johannesburg or Pretoria at approximately 17h00.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

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.