Madikwe North & South Safari | South Africa Safaris

Safari Itinerary

Days 1-3: Northern Madikwe Region

On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, pick up your rental car and self-drive to the Madikwe Game Reserve.
(Depending on flight arrival times, a night in Johannesburg might be worth considering).
Madikwe Game Reserve is ± 4 hours (travelling at speed limits, no sightseeing) from the Airport on well maintained national roads (Tar and dirt roads).
Arrive at Jaci's Safari Lodge and should time allow, depart on a late afternoon game drive.
The next few days are spent viewing, photographing and experiencing the wonders of the Northern Madikwe Game Reserve ecosystems.
Jaci's Safari Lodge Highlights;
- Two game drives a day
- Big 5 as well as Wilddog, Cheetah and both Spotted & Brown Hyena
- Malaria Free
- 66 large mammal species
- 300 resident and migrant bird species
- Fully equipped gym
- Kiddies play area
- Swimming Pool
- Spa treatments (optional)
Distance; O.R Tambo International Airport to Madikwe = 309km
Accommodation offerings; Jaci's Safari Lodge

Days 4-5: Southern Madikwe Region

After your breakfast, self-drive through the reserve in a southerly direction as the ecosystems around you change.
Estimated travelling time from Jaci's to Impodimo: ± 1 hour (depending on the wildlife sightings along the way).
Check into Impodimo Game Lodge in time for lunch, followed by a siesta time and a late afternoon game drive.
The next few days are spent viewing, photographing and experiencing the wonders of the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve.
Impodimo Game Lodge Highlights;
- Two game drives a day
- Feature swimming pool
- Library
- Outdoor dining area (Boma & pool Lapa)
- Wine cellar
- Bush dinner venue
- In-room spa treatments (optional)
Distance; Madikwe to Welgevonden = 67km
Accommodation offerings; Impodimo Game Lodge

Day 6: Safari ends

After your morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Johannesburg ± 4 to 5 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
Distance; Southern Madikwe to O.R Tambo International Airport = 232km
Distance; 388km

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