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

Best Spas in the Kruger

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.