From bushveld luxury to African opulence, from family getaways to romantic hideaways, Madikwe Game Reserve is your destination for the ultimate safari adventure experience. Combine unrivaled game viewing and unforgettable accommodation locations, as our on-the-ground travel team guides you to the safari lodge that best suits your unique ...

A 4.5-hour drive or short charter flight from Johannesburg, Madikwe is one of South Africa’s largest Big 5 reserves and provides the best chance for visitors to see African wild dog. No …

Madikwe Game Reserve is home to rich biodiversity, including the “Big Five”. A thriving population of 86 mammals, 350 bird species and 104 varieties of trees all exist in a completely malaria-free environment. Located on the basin of the Marico River, the Reserve also has lush banks and cascading waters.

Madikwe Game Reserve is a protected area in South Africa and was named after the Madikwe or Marico River, on whose basin it is located. It comprises 750 km 2 (290 sq mi) of bushland north of the small town of Groot-Marico up to the border with Botswana .

Madikwe Game Reserve’s location, close to the edge of the Kalahari Desert, ensures a truly diverse game-viewing experience. A malaria-free area, Madikwe Game Reserve is a perfect choice for families and groups, with most of the reserve’s safari lodges offering unforgettable family-friendly accommodation options.

Madikwe Game Reserve is a prime safari destination with an excellent choice of accommodation venues and fun outdoor activities for travellers of all ages and tastes. As one of the largest game reserves in South Africa, Madikwe is home to a spectacular diversity of fauna and flora, including the sought-after Big Five.

Experience renowned opulence in one of the private lodges. Madikwe Game Reserve boasts only superlative, supremely comfortable suites. Some are even award winners. Choose from full board or fully inclusive packages to create the perfect stay tailored to your preferences.

The Madikwe Game Reserve represents a bold and successful reclamation of a natural area for the dual purposes of conservation and socio-economic development. This partnership between local communities, lodge owners and government has yielded a park of unique significance, acting as a beacon of hope for future conservation efforts on the African ...

Madikwe Game Reserve is the fifth largest game reserve and is also one of the lesser-known parks in South Africa. This makes it a hidden-gem as it is regarded as one of the best conservation areas in Africa and offers the Big 5 in a 680 km2 park. The park offers a number of luxurious lodges as well as community lodges in a malaria-free zone.

Be enchanted by a world of intrigue & majestic beauty in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve. Accommodating up to 24 guests in 10 expansive, well-spaced and totally private glass-fronted suites, as well as a two-bedroom private villa (called Little Madikwe), the lodge is scattered across the hillside and camouflaged by Tamboti trees.