Northern Malaria Free Safari | South Africa Safaris

Safari Itinerary

Days 1-3: Madikwe Game Reserve

On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, pick up your rental car and self-drive to the Madikwe Game Reserve.
Estimated travelling time from Johannesburg: ± 4 hours (travelling at speed limits, no sightseeing).
Arrive at Jamala Madikwe 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 Madikwe Game Reserve.
Safari Highlights;
- Two game drives a day
- Big 5
- Wilddog
- Cheetah
- Spotted & Brown Hyena
- Malaria Free
- 66 large mammal species
- 300 resident and migrant bird species
- Spa treatments
Distance; O.R Tambo International Airport to Madikwe = 312km
Accommodation offerings; Jamala Madikwe

Days 4-5: Welgevonden Game Reserve

After your breakfast, depart for the Welgevonden Private Game Reserve in the Waterberg Mountains.
Estimated travelling time from Madikwe Game Reserve: ± 4 to 5 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
Check into your chosen 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 Welgevonden Private Game Reserve.
Safari Highlights;
- Two game drives a day
- 75 mammal species
- More than 300 bird species
- Malaria Free
- Visit the bushman painting sites
- Private deck and plunge pool
- Spa treatments
Distance; Madikwe to Welgevonden = 267km
Accommodation offerings; Clifftop Safari Lodge

Day 6: Safari ends

After your morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Johannesburg ± 3 to 4 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
Distance; Welgevonden to O.R Tambo Interbational Airport = 232km
Distance; 140km

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Best Spas in the Kruger

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

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.

Tuningi Safari Lodge

Tuningi Safari Lodge is found in the heart of the "Big 5 and Malaria Free" Madikwe Reserve. Tuningi is renowned for her exclusive accommodation in six spacious suites (two of which are family suites). Accommodation aside the lodge of up remarkable safari experiences for all.

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.

Madikwe Hills Game Lodge

Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is perfectly positioned within the centre of Madikwe, this is a huge game drive advantage when staying here. Accommodation is up there with the most exclusive and luxurious lodge in the Reserve, Madikwe Hills offers it all and more.

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.