Madikwe Self Drive Safaris

A selection of self-drive safaris featuring one of South Africa's hidden gems, The "Big 5" and "Malaria Free" Madikwe Game Reserve. Just 3 hours drive from Johannesburg, the Madikwe is located in one of the more remote regions of South Africa bordering Botswana.

The Madikwe offers up safari lodges for all budgets and tastes (see below for our selection of safari lodges in the Reserve).

Family friendly and suitable for children going on safari or for those adults who are just not interested in taking anti-malaria medication, the Madikwe Game Reserve offers up wildlife and birdlife that second to none. In fact, it is true to say that this is our favourite game reserve, ask any one of our consultants and management team.

Our safari consultants are waiting to organise a Madikwe safari tailored to suit our ever desire.

Northern Malaria Free Safari

Rates on Request, budget dependant

6 Days / 5 Nights

A six-day safari to the Malaria free "Big Five" game reserves in the Northern regions of South Africa, all located within a few hours drive of Johannesburg. These two reserves come by the names of Madikwe Game Reserve and Welgevonden Game Reserve.
Cape Town & Malaria Free

Rates on Request, budget dependant

13 Days / 12 Nights

This 13-day self-drive safari explores all that the Cape Town and Cape Winelands region has to offer before heading off into the Malaria Free Game Reserves of the North Western area of South Africa; the Madikwe Game Reserve and Marakele National Park.
Madikwe North & South Safari

Rates on Request, budget dependant

7 Days / 6 Nights

Explore the malaria free and "Big 5" Madikwe Game Reserve on this six-day safari. Experience the northern and southern sections of this magnificent reserve while staying in fantastic safari lodges and viewing wildlife second to none.

Best Spas in the Kruger

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Jaci's Safari Lodge

Jaci's Safari Lodge blends into its surrounds, encompassing a magnificent main area built around an ancient termite mound, only 10 tented Suites, all built with shaggy thatched roofs, canvas walls & large windows.

Motswiri Safari Lodge

Motswiri Safari Lodge offers guests some of the most exceptional views and service levels in the Madikwe Game Reserve. The bush villas are large and luxurious with views out onto a small watering hole and the surrounding bushveld. This small and intimate 5-star safari lodge deep in the Madikwe bush is a must.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jaci's Tree Lodge

Jaci's Tree Lodge is the more intimate one of the two Jaci offerings, hidden perfectly in a natural forest whilst offer up luxury and the end of each raised wooden walkway. Eight stunningly appointed suites await all that visit Tree Lodge.