Not only does Madikwe Game Reserve in North West Province boast the favoured Big Five, but visitors may also be lucky enough to see hippo, giraffe, wild dog, hyena and cheetah. Add to the bountiful game inspirational lodges and you have a real treasure.
The reserve itself is something of a conservation miracle, as it was reclaimed from spent farmland in an economically desperate region. Restocking the reserve involved the largest relocation of wild animals ever undertaken, of which the wild dogs are the stars, while the spin-off from tourism is now the region's mainstay.
There are many aspects of the various lodges you could choose to elaborate on; people are taken by details like the brass sparrow taps and shaggy thatch roofs, but there are too many to list.
The spectacularly placed Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge rises above the plains of the Madikwe Game Reserve, in South Africa and is the best place to find Buffalo....more
Impodimo Game Lodge is located in the Madikwe Game Reserve, in the North-West province of South Africa. Here you will find Big Five wildlife while on guided game drives and safari walks....more
Jaci’s Tree Lodge presents guests with safari accommodation unlike any other, with tree houses that seem to effortlessly float above the ground....more
Madikwe Safari Lodge offers luxury accommodation options for couples, families and groups in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, in the North West province....more
Twice daily game drives, bush walking adventures and indulgent spa treatments can all be enjoyed at the luxurious Mateya Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve....more
These 3 private villas in the Madikwe Reserve fall under the blanket of Morukuru – a family styled concept that can also be recommended for small corporate groups....more
This intimate luxury lodge lies towards the western side of the Madikwe Reserve. It is ideal for the traveller who enjoys a safari destination in comfort and style....more
Experience the tranquillty of Rhulani Safari Lodge in the west of the Madikwe Reserve, which is the ideal safari destination for when you need to get out of the city’s daily rush....more
The malaria free Royal Madikwe offers exclusive family accommodation for a South African safari in the private Madikwe Game Reserve in the North-West province....more
The upmarket Thakadu River Camp in the malaria free Madikwe Reserve is a family oriented get away with tented suites, on the banks of the Marico River....more