Madikwe Game Reserve

3 days—Stay at The Bush House in malaria-free Madikwe

$1399-1608 USD

Safari summary

Madikwe is located north west from Johannesburg and travel time is about 4.5 hours. The Bush House is graded 4 star, child friendly ; boasts an underground animal hide close to the waterhole.
Wildlife Safaris offer return transfers with registered drivers from OR Tambo Airport or hotels nearby.
Guests have 2 game drives per day in an open safari vehicle with guides who know Madikwe.
Meals - breakfast is fully cooked or continental, light lunch/afternoon tea with sweet & savoury, 3 course dinner served on the verandah or in the boma with campfire. There is a licensed bar in the lounge where guests gather for pre-dinner drinks.
Activities include visits to the animal hide 24/7, relaxing in the garden overlooking a busy waterhole, splash pool, a walking trail in the 5 hectare enclosure around the lodge or a small gym.
Madikwe is popular for families, corporate clients with limited time, tourists concerned about malaria. It is suitable for self-drive from Gauteng.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	South Africa
	Parks	Madikwe

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Night game drives
Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1 arrival , sunset drive

Madikwe

Arrive in western Madikwe by 14.00. After check-in explore the lodge, animal hide. Meet other guests for afternoon tea then depart on the evening drive. Off roading is permitted where necessary. Madikwe has the Big 5 plus wild dog which are a top sighting here. As the sun sets, stop for a traditional South African 'sundowner'. Return to the lodge, freshen up & proceed to the lounge room for drinks followed by dinner. The animal hide with floodlit waterhole is open anytime.

The Bush House

Day 2 drives, animal hide

Madikwe

Awaken at dawn then a quick coffee before departing on the early morning game drive which is a good time to spot lion, rhino or a herd of buffalo. Enjoy a hearty breakfast back at the lodge. Visit the underground animal hide to get amazing photos of elephants drinking. Enjoy a dip in the [pool. Later in the afternoon, join your Field Guide for more excitement on the evening game drive. Dinner at the lodge will be on the terrace or in the boma with campfire.

Day 3 sunrise drive, depart

Madikwe

Awaken at dawn & head out for your final morning game drive looking for elusive species such as leopard or a pack of wild dogs which are one of the highlights of Madikwe. Its also a great time for birdwatching. Breakfast back at Bush House served on the verandah then check on animals drinking at the waterhole next to the hide. Farewell to staff, take a few lodge photos. Enjoy a relaxing drive back towards Johannesburg, Drop-off at your hotel or O R Tambo Airport by late afternoon.

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