Magical Madikwe

Itenary overview

Duration: Four days/three nights
Starts/Ends: Johannesburg International Airport
Highlights: Enjoy the 75,000ha Madikwe Game Reserve, a malaria-free zone that has a massive amount of Africa’s famous big game animals, these include buffalo, rhino, elephant, wild dog, cheetah, lion and leopard as well as great herds of plains animals. You will also transition from savannah woodlands to Kalahari Desert (semi-arid).

Rates starting from: R13, 400 per person sharing (depending on accommodation chosen, special conditions may apply for bookings over peak periods).

These are exclusive itineraries, which have been designed to supply our guests with a warm and embracing experience that will involve a relaxing adventure that follows the roads that are less travelled. This is an opportunity to explore the more intimate parts of Africa. For every preferred method of travel, African Signature can create a personalised itinerary for you.

Madikwe Reserve is famous for being one of the very best game reserves in South Africa. The Madikwe Lodge is the ultimate in luxury destinations, and is less than a one hour flight from Johannesburg. If you are on a strict business schedule, then this will become an excellent trip option for you.

• DAY ONE TO THREE

Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, you will be directed to a scheduled charter plane that will fly you safely to the Madikwe Airstrip – all you need do is sit back and sip on your welcome beverage. You will be there in under an hour and once you arrive at the luxurious safari lodge of your choosing, you will be presented with a fantastic lunch. The first game drive of your trip will follow shortly afterwards. Between your spa treatments, games drives and stunning bush walks, you will enjoy a delicious light lunch. This is how a typical day would work: Your safari will begin with a peaceful snack; this is before you head deep into the bush in order to experience the magic of Africa. You will have skilled rangers with open 4x4 vehicles that will keep Africa’s wild beasts far away from you.

The morning game drive ends with a trip back to the luxury safari lodge, and a delicious breakfast will be waiting for you. You can have the rest of the day to yourself, relaxing and catching up on whatever you desire. In the late afternoon, another game drive is imminent, and you will get to see another very different set of wild animals. Your drive will end during the early stage of the evening, and there is always the chance of discovering the more elusive night time creatures. Enjoy a sundowner drink in the open bush; this will be a memory that will be revisited for many years to come as you share your exciting stories of the Madikwe Game Lodge.

• DAY FOUR

When your morning game drive and delicious breakfast is at an end, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for a speedy flight that takes you back to Johannesburg, this will end your once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Madikwe Lodge. Please note, you can add or minus days to this tour to suit your budget.