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Madikwe Game Reserve safaris, lodges and wildlife tours

This is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa. Situated 3 hours from Johannesburg, the richly diverse habitats of Madikwe boast a staggering diversity of wildlife, including the Big 5.
  • Malaria-free
  • Big Five area
  • Fantastic birding
  • Near Johannesburg
  • Small number of select lodges
  • One of the largest reserves in South Africa
Large male lion near river at dusk
Madikwe Game Reserve travel infoJacis Tree Lodge

 Destinations
- selected wilderness hideaways
 with experts to interpret the ecosystems for you
 
Safari Lodges Safari Lodges (5)
Most of these lodges have exclusive use of wilderness areas for you to explore during day and night game viewing activities.

Madikwe Game Reserve travel info

The Madikwe Game Reserve was established in 1991 in a combined effort of government, the private sector and local communities. During "Operation Phoenix"(1993-1997), 8000 animals of 28 species were introduced into its 60 000 hectare expanse, consisting of open woodland and grassland. Rocky hills dot the landscape. Madikwe is one of the few game reserves in the world proclaimed purely for its land being most suitable and sustainable for conservation and tourism.

Seasons
The dry seasons rus from May-Sep, and days are dry and cold. Temperatures average at 20 degrees Celsius. The wet season runs from Oct-April, with highest rainfall from Nov-Feb. Days are humid and hot, and tempertaures average at around 30 degrees Celsius.

Wildlife
There are over 400 bird species.
You should see: Brown and Spotted Hyena, Lion, Blessbuck, Buffalo, Eland, Elephant, Gemsbok, Giraffe, Red Hartbeest, Impala, Kudu, Nyala, Ostrich, Black and White Rhino, Sable, Springbok, Tsessebe, Waterbuck, Blue Wildebeest and Zebra.
You may see: Aardwolf, Cheetah, Leopard, Wild Dog,

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