Grand Malaria-Free Safari

Safari summary

No need to put the safari dream aside if you cannot or prefer not to take anti-malaria pills. South Africa affords phenomenal "Big Five" safari in malaria-free zones such as the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Begin your trip in Cape Town, sophisticated modern city of great natural beauty. Take the cable car up Table Mountain and out to Cape Point and Foxy Beach to see the African penguins.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is home to 5-star restaurants. Downtown, the Zeitz MOCCA museum is a not-to-miss site. Formally a gigantic grain silo, it now houses the world’s largest collection of contemporary African art. Nearby, the narrow, cobbled streets of Bo-Kaap are lined with colorful houses, art galleries, and cafes.

The food and wine are now considered world-class, including some of the finest vineyards in the world. The food scene runs the gamut from tasting menus to South African braai (bbq) and fresh fish brought in daily.

One cannot visit Cape Town without thinking about the turbulent apartheid era. District Six displays the most difficult of times, as does Robben Island, site of the former maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were held during apartheid and is now a museum.

Other interesting sites include the Jewish Museum, housed in one of the oldest synagogues in South Africa and now preserved as a museum. A visit to the South African Astronomical Observatory will show you the skies of the southern hemisphere that are very different than what is seen in North America. For arts - Greenmarket Square, the Outdoor Woodstock Street Market, and last but not least, the Diamond Museum.

SAFARI - On to your five-day safari adventure and the malaria-free Madikwe National Park, which lies on the border of Botswana. It is a short two-hour flight from Cape Town and one hour from Johannesburg.

Madikwe is owned and managed by the Northwest Parks Board, a state-owned conservation area and operates lodges as a joint venture with private lodge owners. It is home to all of the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Over 10,000 animals of 27 major species have been recorded over the past seven years.

Lodges vary from simple to extraordinary luxury. There are family-oriented properties as well as those dedicated to all adult experiences. Madikwe Game Reserve is our top choice for the most authentic malaria-free safari experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	South Africa
	Parks	Madikwe

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Beaches
• Sightseeing | shopping | markets

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Internal flights
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Hot air balloons
• International flights
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas