This tour is created on past client experiences but you are welcome to replace your accommodation to a level that suits your comfort preference and your wallet. Our travel experts will be happy to assist you with alternative options.
Often referred to as South Africa's best-kept secret, Madikwe Game Reserve is located in the malaria-free North West province, approximately 350km from Johannesburg and borders Botswana.
Impodimo Game Lodge is absolutely breathtaking, boasting nine luxurious glass-fronted Suites that are carved from the hillside and offer spectacular views of the reserve from the private decks.
This 3-day tour provides a fantastic safari experience with a great opportunity to see the famous 'Big 5', with lion and wild dog a firm favorite in the 75000-hectare reserve. Other regular sightings on the reserve include zebra, impala, wildebeest, giraffe, warthog, white and black rhino, elephant, leopard, brown hyena, spotted hyena and numerous bird species.
Activities offered on this tour include exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives, mid-morning bush walks, or relax in your suite with a soothing back massage.
This tour is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a unique safari experience.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2: Madikwe Game Reserve
Accommodation: Impodimo Game Lodge
Your African safari adventure begins as you take a road transfer with a professional driver from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Madikwe Game Reserve and onto Impodimo Lodge.
Depending on your time of arrival, you may have time to explore the lodge facilities and enjoy a sumptuous lunch before venturing out into the bush on your first-afternoon game drive, in search of the endangered Wild Dog. Madikwe Game Reserve offers a unique typography and is a photographer's paradise, so be sure to have your camera ready as you come up-close for some perfect shots including the most magnificent sunset you will ever see. On your return, you will be greeted by a perfectly prepared dinner served under a canopy of stars.
In the morning you will gather in the dining area as you enjoy a freshly brewed cup of tea or coffee, before heading back into the bush on a morning safari. Game drives are generally 3 -4 hours in duration with a stop en-route to stretch the legs and enjoy a refreshment. When you return to camp, breakfast is served and is followed by some free time to relax in your suite or beside the pool. For the more adventurous travelers, we recommend the guided bush walks that is sure to heighten your senses as you discover the smaller creatures and enjoy the trees and stunning scenery.
Later in the afternoon, you will venture back into the bush for another afternoon game drive, hopeful of seeing an abundance of wildlife that
Day 3: Depart Madikwe Game Reserve
Accommodation: Own Arrangements
After yet another exhilarating morning game drive and heartwarming breakfast, you will gather your belongings and bid farewell to the African bush as your transfer arrives to collect you for the 4-hour drive back to Johannesburg.
Rates
Luxury Suite
- Unit sleeps: 2
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, teas & snacks, local and select imported beverages and twice daily safari activities.
Reviews
"Best safari holiday (wet and wild). Weather was not good but the game ranger made it worth while. It was worth every cent. The food was also great. The reception and the rooms exceptional."
- Refiloe
"We saw lots of animals on all our drives. The food was good, and the guides were nice and helped celebrate our anniversary."
- Fritz
"Our travel consultant, Annemarie, was very attentive to our needs, wants and budget."
- Sheila Beaudry
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