Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the best places in South Africa to see the famous African wild dog. Another reason it’s so special is its unique location – a transition zone on the edges of the Kalahari, where several rare species occur naturally.
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Situated in the North West Province on the border with Botswana, Madikwe is a 4 hr drive or 50 minute flight from Johannesburg. It’s a malaria-free and great year round family safari destination, and is one of South Africa’s prime safari destinations.
Madikwe is home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino and cheetah, as well as a large number of plains game and over 360 species of bird.
Founded in 1991, the reserve is a conservation success story. Not only does it preserve the region’s flora and fauna, but it was created to boost employment in the area and provide a sustainable environment for the local people.
- See more photos in our blog, Madikwe Through The Lens.
Accommodation
The Madikwe Game Reserve is home to many luxury lodges that we recommend exploring the reserve from. These include the following properties – click on the link for more information:
- Madikwe Safari Lodge
- Royal Madikwe
- Jamala
- Thakadu River Camp
- Madikwe Hills
- Impodimo
- Etali Safari Lodge
- Tuningi
- Jaci’s Lodges
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Interested in exploring the reserve for yourself? Contact one of our expert travel consultants who’ve been there, seen that, done it all, for more information and to start planning your own tailor-made trip!
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Was offered a job there years ago but went to Pilanesburg instead, nice place though 🙂