Madikwe Game Reserve Safari – 1 night Johannesburg | 3 nights Madikwe

Overview

From the moment that Anya (Visser) picked up our enquiry for a safari trip, everything was really well organized, and very smooth. She followed up on all my queries and provided fantastic service. Anya, thank you so much 🙂 We wanted to fly to the Lodge and have a drive back to Johannesburg, when we arrived at the Airport after leaving Cape Town a preventative was waiting for us, nice, friendly guy, he drove us to our Hotel and helped us with our luggage, stayed with us until we had checked in.

The Hotel in Johannesburg was very nice, again very friendly staff. Next morning we were picked up for a transfer flight to the Lodge, again the driver was great, really knowledgeable about the history of SA. Flight was easy, on arrival at Madikwe we were met by our Rangers who transferred to our accommodation.

It was stunning, Etali Safari Lodge. Big room, well-appointed overlooking the bush, small spa pool on the balcony, you could just sit and wait for animals to walk past etc. We saw the Big 5 and much much more. Got so many photos (check out Facebook!!). We were so upset to have to leave such a stunning place. Would 100% recommend using Pembury Tours (hopefully you’ll get Anya to organize your trip)

Day 01 :

Arrival in Johannesburg (1 Night)

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you are met by our representative who will hand over your travel pack and transfer you to Protea Hotel Balalaika for your one night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax around the swimming pool in the beautiful gardens.

Day 02 :

Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve

This morning you will be met by one of our representatives at and transferred to OR Tambo International Airport for your light aircraft transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve.

Upon arrival in Madikwe Game Reserve, you are met by your lodge ranger and transferred to your lodge. Upon arrival at Etali Safari Lodge, you have time to settle in before departing on your first afternoon game drive in the Madikwe Game Reserve .

Day 03 :

Madikwe Game Reserve (3 Nights)

The 76,000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries and is home to the Big 5 and over 340 bird species. It is especially famous for its packs of African Wild Dog – and it is malaria-free. It is about 4 hours by road from Johannesburg. Madikwe is situated in the transition region between two vegetation types: Lowveld bushveld and Kalahari thornveld. As a result, the region is able to host to an incredible diversity of species. In addition to wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant, Madikwe is home to a wide range of plains game, such as giraffe, zebra and many antelope species. Madikwe’s game viewing is of a very high standard, aided by the fact that all game rangers are in radio contact with one another. There is a strict code of conduct and animal sightings are generally limited to a maximum of 3 vehicles at one time in order to maintain the feeling of exclusivity and to ensure the animals’ well-being.

Day 04 :

Madikwe Game Reserve & Departure

After your morning game drive and brunch, you bid farewell to this African wonderland. You are met by one of our representatives and transferred by road through the rolling hills of the North West province to OR Tambo International Airport.

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you make your way to the International Departures Terminal for your flight home.