The Madikwe Game Reserve, Established 1991, is a protected area in South Africa, part of the latest park developments in the country. Named after the Madikwe or Marico River, on whose basin it is located, it was opened in 1991 and comprises 75 000 hectares,  750 km² of bushland north of the small town Groot-Marico up to the Botswana border.

Madikwe Game Reserve lies 90 km north of Zeerust on what used to be farm land, but owing to the poor soil type, farming was not that successful. After extensive research, the South African Government found that this land would best be utilised as a national park, to economically uplift this otherwise rather poor area. Madikwe is regarded as one of the finest conservation areas in Africa and its 75 000 hectares are home not only to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant & white & black rhino), but also wild dog and cheetah.

One of main advantages is the fact that Madikwe lies in a malaria-free zone on the edges of the Kalahari desert . Being the 4th largest reserve in the country, it is the land of open vehicle game drives, guided bush walks, traditional lapa dinners and exciting night drives.

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Zebra foal

Leopard

Elephant at pool

Itinerary

The Madikwe Game Reserve, a prime wildlife reserve and safari destination offers clients a choice of excellent accommodation venues. The variety of very luxurious Lodges are bound to satisfy every need. Most Lodges offer all inclusive services, including daily game drives in open jeeps, guided bush-hikes, kiddies safaris & Spa & Wellness treatments.

Allow Touraco Travel Services to compile your Madikwe Game Reserve Safari according to your personal needs. On the right hand side of this page you can choose from a variety of Lodges, with which Touraco established good relationships, ensuring you of the best possible booking rates! In your “Booking E-mail” please provide us with the desired dates, duration, number of participants & possibly the Lodge of your choice.

Your Madikwe Game Reserve Safari can be easily combined with other “Touraco building blocks” for you ultimate southern Africa vacation, e.g. Victoria Falls, Rovo’s Safari Train & South African High Lights Tour!

You can travel to the Madikwe Game Reserve in your own vehicle (4 hour drive from Johannesburg). Alternatively a shuttle flight from OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg, or a vehicle shuttle transfer can be arranged by Touraco.

The open vehicle game drives are generally included in the Lodge packages.

Madikwe Fly-in

Wilddog

shuttle

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The Madikwe Game Reserve, a prime wildlife reserve and safari destination offers clients a choice of excellent accommodation venues. The variety of very luxurious Lodges are bound to satisfy every need. Most Lodges offer all inclusive services, including daily game drives in open jeeps, guided bush-hikes, kiddies safaris & Spa & Wellness treatments.

Allow Touraco Travel Services to compile your Madikwe Game Reserve Safari according to your personal needs. On the right hand side of this page you can choose from a variety of Lodges, with which Touraco established good relationships, ensuring you of the best possible booking rates! In your “Booking E-mail” please provide us with the desired dates, duration, number of participants & possibly the Lodge of your choice.

Your Madikwe Game Reserve Safari can be easily combined with other “Touraco building blocks” for you ultimate southern Africa vacation, e.g. Victoria Falls, Rovo’s Safari Train & South African High Lights Tour!

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