Madikwe

Madikwe's landscape of flat plains, rocky hills & acacaia trees make a perfect home for the full range of classic African animals.

Whether you fly into Madikwe, drive yourself or catch a transfer, you'll always be assured of a friendly welcome.

Set at the edge of the Kalahari, Madikwe is a thirstland in the dry winter season & game viewing is excellent.

Home to Africa's Big 5, Madikwe's red Kalahari sands lend a rosy glow to its elephants.

All the big cats are present in Madikwe but it's lions that are most common here.

Madikwe's leopards are usually seen in dense, tangled vegetation next to rivers or on hillsides.

Come summer, migrant birds like this carmine bee-eater turn Madikwe into a superb bird watching destination.

There are several elephant breeding herds in Madikwe, usually seen at a favourite waterhole or dust-bathing site.

Madikwe Game Reserve Lodges & Camps

Accommodation in Madikwe Private Game Reserve ranges from exclusive safari villas to family-friendly lodges – enough to suit all tastes, budgets and trip types. If you’re looking for a malaria-free Big 5 safari away from the crowds, our selection of Madikwe accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your South Africa safari so much simpler.