MADIKWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE - PREMIUM SAFARI

2 travelers $3,245* p.p. sharing

Day 1&2

Depart Johannesburg for a scheduled charter flight to the Madikwe airstrip. You will be met on arrival for a short road transfer to the lodge.

Bordering the Kalahari Desert to the west, rimmed by the mighty Vaal River in the South and extending to the craggy, scenic hills of the Magaliesberg in the northeast, the North West Province is a treasure trove for travelers.

Thakadu River Camp is a stylish tented lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, a community project of the highest standards. A blend of natural stone, fibres and wood reflect the spirit of Africa and the bushveld. This Afro-Asian style tented camp is set in the riverine forest on the tranquil banks of the Marico River. Madikwe is home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, including both black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog.

Spacious, air-conditioned tents have sliding doors opening onto private decks with river views. Relax over fine cuisine in the boma under a canopy of trees or in the open-air dining room. Game drives spotting the Big Five and the elusive wild dog. Pool deck with bar and views

The camp is a superb open vehicle safari destination where guests are accompanied by well-trained and informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters whilst on safari

Spot the Big Five in the malaria-free Madikwe Game reserve –where springbok and impala are found naturally together.

2 nights at Thakudu (Fl)

Day 3&4

Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few malaria-free reserves in southern Africa. Located in South Africa along the Botswana border and 20 kilometres from Gaberone, the Reserve lies within a transition region between lowveld bushveld and the Kalahari thornveld. As a result, the region is host to an incredible diversity of species from both ecosystems. Geographically the region has enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, which are prominent throughout the reserve and create a spectacular backdrop.

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is a 16-bed luxury facility .The lodge is situated at a prime site in the west of the Madikwe Game Reserve.

The central lodge sits on the slopes of a hill across a ravine, separating it from the chalets. It is spectacularly located on two tiers of the ridge, accessed via a wooden bridge that crosses a ravine surrounded by rock figs.

The lodge has eight suites, each with their own viewing deck, decorated in natural hews of color and texture, offering a very private and luxurious experience. Each of the chalets is positioned on the ridge with expansive views to the north.  The thatched suites, with sliding doors from each room and shower allow the guest to experience  oneness with the bushveld. Each of the living areas has its own character, mood and style providing guests with a choice of breathtaking views and tranquil spaces.

Open vehicle game drives, walks, tracking, stargazing, bush dining, birding, botany interests.

2 nights at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge (Fl)

Day 5

Breakfast is flollowed by a short drive back to Madikwe airstrip for a scheduled  charter flight back to  Johannesburg.

*Prices are subject to change and mya vary depending on actual booking dates.

They say that all bugs in Africa bite...but the safari bug is the worst of them all!