Madikwe Bird List

For those interested in birding, Madikwe offers up a real treat in this department; 360 individual species have been recorded here from the large old Ostrich to incy wincy Finches and every conceivable size in between. Is the birdlife good in Madikwe? Oh yes! (and that is from "James" who loves his birds).

Birds species here differ quite a bit from other areas of South Africa as the Madikwe Game Reserve sits on the edge of the Kalahari basin and birdlife is more consistent with what one would find in the more arid areas of Southern Africa.

For those with keen interests in ornithology, we can tailor-make a safari with a private guide who specialises in this area.

Checklist Of Birds In Madikwe

Ostrich
Secretarybird
Martial Eagle
Blackbreasted Snake Eagle
Bateleur
African Finfoot
Kori Bustard
Temminck's Courser
Namaqua Sandgrouse
Yellowthroated Sandgrouse
Carmine Bee-eater
Lilacbreasted Roller
Purple Roller
Greater Honeyguide
Pied Babbler
Groundscraper Thrush
Marico Flycatcher
Crimson-breasted Shrike
Plumcoloured Starling
Violeteared Waxbill
Shafttailed Whydah
Lappetfaced Vulture
Whitebacked Vulture
Cape Vulture
Barn Owl
Marsh Owl
Scops Owl
Whitefaced Scops Owl
Pearlspotted Owlet
Spotted Eagle Owl
Giant Eagle Owl
Fierynecked Nightjar
Rufouscheeked Nightjar
African Black Swift
Redbilled Hoopoe
Greater Scimiter Hoepoe

Brown Snake Eagle
African Fish Eagle
Steppe Buzzard
Lizard Buzzard
Ovambo Sparrowhawk
Little Sparrowhawk
Little Banded Goshawk
Gabar Goshawk
Pale Chanting Goshawk
African Marsh Harrier
Montagu’s Harrier
Gymnogene
Peregrine Falcon
Western Redfooted Kestrel
Rock Kestrel
Greater Kestrel
African Hawk Eagle
Booted Eagle
Wahlberg’s Eagle
Steppe Eagle
Tawny Eagle
Black Eagle
Blackshouldered Kite
Grey Hornbill
Redbilled Hornbill
Crested Barbet
Bennett’s Woodpecker
Goldentailed Woodpecker
Cardinal Woodpecker
Southern Black Tit
Capped Wheatear
Familiar Chat
Mocking Chat
Yellowbllied Eremomela
Desert Cisticola

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Best Spas in the Kruger

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is the first wholly owned, community-based Safari Lodge in South Africa, the concept is unique as the community owns the development, with substantial benefits going back to the community. All in the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Jamala Madikwe

Owner run as well as managed, Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge provides a personal bush encounter, in which personalized service along with attention to fine detail are definitely the cornerstones of each and every waking moment.

Mateya Safari Lodge

Mateya Safari Lodge, perfectly located in the breathtaking Malaria free Madikwe, guarantees to possibly be amongst the best game lodges available today and without question one of the most outstanding lodges in Southern Africa.

Madikwe Safari Lodge

With its earthy plastered walls, Madikwe Safari Lodge appears to grow out of the rust-red African setting like a gigantic termite mound, offering Southern African cuisine is complimented and world-class local South African wines. Stunning luxury awaits all that visit.

Molori Safari Lodge

Catering to the well-heeled, discerning traveller looking for complete seclusion, relaxation along with an authentic link to their local surrounds, Molori Safari Lodge is definitely not your average safari lodge in South Africa or the Madikwe Reserve.

Rhulani Safari Lodge

From the moment you arrive at Rhulani Safari Lodge, your safari adventure begins with friendly staff, comfortable suites and fantastic wildlife sighting from the lodge or on a game drive. Peace and tranquillity is part and parcel of life here deep in the African bushveld surrounding by wildlife.