5 Day Madikwe Big 5 Safari Escape

Overview

On this 5-day tour, you will visit South Africa's best-kept secret, Madikwe Game Reserve, located in the malaria-free North West province, approximately 350 km from Johannesburg. Encompassing grassland, forest, and rocky hills, this pristine wilderness borders Botswana and boasts incredible species of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and endangered wild dogs, which are mostly seen in Botswana.

Activities offered on this tour include exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives with highly qualified game rangers. These rangers have a profound knowledge of the flora and fauna within Madikwe Game Reserve and delight in passing on this knowledge and passion to guests during their game drives.

Indulge in an array of pampering massage treatments in the comfort of your suite or on your private secluded deck. This is the perfect way to round off your African Safari.

This tour is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a unique safari experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Madikwe Game Reserve

Your African safari adventure begins as you take a road transfer with a professional driver from Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve and onto Tuningi Safari Lodge.

Depending on your time of arrival, you may have the opportunity 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 unique typography and is a photographer's paradise, so be sure to have your camera ready as you capture 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. End the evening with a sumptuous dessert and a nightcap before bidding farewell to the simmering fire and retiring to your suite.

Day 2 - 4: Game Drives & Relaxation

In the morning, gather in the dining area to 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 your lodge, breakfast is served, followed by some free time to relax in your suite or beside the pool. For the more adventurous travelers, we recommend guided bush walks that are sure to heighten your senses as you discover 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 are most active at night. Experience yet another beautiful sunset while enjoying your favorite drink and return to camp for another decadent dinner.

Day 5: Depart

After yet another exhilarating morning game drive and heartwarming breakfast, gather your belongings and bid farewell to the African bush as your transfer arrives to pick you up for the journey back to Johannesburg.