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South Africa – 4-Day Madikwe Safari with Motswiri – Tailored Driven

4 days / 3 nights
Madikwe Game Reserve

Country

South Africa

Duration

4 days

Highlights

Madikwe Game Reserve

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South Africa – 4-Day Madikwe Safari with Motswiri – Tailored Driven

From $1,815
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

Includes

Private transfer from/to Johannesburg
3 nights' safari accommodation on an a full-board basis with selected drinks on game drives & tea/coffee
2 daily, shared game drives
Park Fees

Excludes

International flights
Drinks not mentioned as included
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax, park fees and forced fuel supplements

Itinerary

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Located in South Africa’s North West Province, close to the border with Botswana, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the country’s largest wildlife reserves and a renowned malaria-free safari destination. Set within a landscape of open grasslands, rocky hills and acacia-dotted bushveld, it offers a quieter and more exclusive atmosphere than some of South Africa’s better-known parks. Guided game drives offer opportunities to spot the Big Five, as well as endangered African wild dogs, cheetahs, and rare species such as the brown hyena. Early mornings bring crisp air and the distant calls of wildlife, while golden afternoon light transforms the savannah. As sightings can never be guaranteed, patience is part of the experience, but Madikwe’s diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife make every safari memorable.
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

    Day 1 - 4

    Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is situated in the western side of the 75 000 hectare, Big Five, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province.
    Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
    Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
    Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
    Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
    Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
    Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be met at Johannesburg airport and transferred to Madikwe Game Reserve. Once you arrive at Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, you will settle in before heading out on your first shared afternoon game drive.

Transfer time: ~4 hours

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

  • Check-in to Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

You will enjoy a shared early morning game drive in an open game viewer accompanied by a qualified game ranger. After your adventure, you will come back to the lodge and have a cooked breakfast.

After breakfast, you can relax with a book on a pool lounger, sit by the waterhole, or go for a wellness treatment (treatments are at an additional cost). 

In the afternoon, you will go on a shared game drive, and then come back to the lodge for dinner.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Day 4

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

  • Transfer from Motswiri Private Safari Lodge to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Madikwe Game Reserve
South Africa
Day 1-2

Madikwe Game Reserve

Located in South Africa’s North West Province, close to the border with Botswana, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the country’s largest wildlife reserves and a renowned malaria-free safari destination.

Accommodations

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 1-4

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is situated in the western side of the 75 000 hectare, Big Five, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province.

January - October & 16-31 December 2026

  • Price per person sharing:  ZAR 38,365
  • Single traveller:  ZAR 52,135
  • Solo traveller:  ZAR 61,245
  • Children 5-11 years, sharing*: ZAR 14,525
  • Children 12-14 years, sharing*: ZAR 15,300

1 November - 15 December 2026 - INCLUDES A STAY FOR 3 NIGHTS AND ONLY PAY FOR 2 NIGHTS SPECIAL

  • Price per person sharing:  ZAR 29,185
  • Single traveller:  ZAR 38,365
  • Solo traveller:  ZAR 47,475
  • Children 5-11 years, sharing*: ZAR 9,935
  • Children 12-14 years, sharing*: ZAR 10,710

January - December 2027

  • Price per person sharing:  ZAR 40,935
  • Single traveller:  ZAR 55,545
  • Solo traveller:  ZAR 65,340
  • Children 5-11 years, sharing*: ZAR 15,470
  • Children 12-14 years, sharing*: ZAR 16,350

*For families with more than 1 child there will be a small transfer supplement, because a bigger car has to be booked

  

Madikwe Game Reserve South Africa

Indigo Safaris organised the perfect safari to Madikwe. Quick to respond and advise us on great options. They clearly know the area and the lodges very well.

Samuel Killerby-Smith
Great knowledge

South Africa – Madikwe 4-night safari

We found Indigo Safaris after sending an enquiry through Safari Bookings. Lindie Janse Van Rensburg was our consultant. She made the whole process easy and was always prompt with replies to our questions. Absolute professional. Would highly recommend this tour company. Thank you so much, we had a fantastic time at Thakadu River Lodge in Madikwe game Reserve.

Kirsty
Helpful, easy to deal with

South Africa – 4-Day Madikwe Safari

Indigo Safaris was amazing in organising us the perfect safari and seamless transfer from Johannesburg to Madikwe. Lindie was always so quick to respond and advise us so I'd definitely recommend booking through Indigo Safaris. In terms of our Safari, the team at the lodge, accommodation, food and safari drives and guides were absolutely fantastic and the whole experience was definitely a highlight of our trip!

Tess Moujaes
Amazing Safari experience and seamless organisation

South Africa: 19-day Cape Town, Garden Route & Madikwe Safari

This was my second trip through Indigo Safaris, after Papua New Guinea in August. It came about at the last minute as the coup in Madagascar cancelled a trip booked previously through another company. Christopher spring into action and put together a wonderful itinerary for a trip combining a self-drive along the Garden Route that was so much easier than I thought it would be, tours around Cape Town, and a safari to Madikwe before returning to the Cape.
The accommodations were excellent, and that was before we got an upgrade in Cape Town, the scenery so varied, and the wildlife stunning. I'm looking forward to seeing what can be put together for our next trip with more than one week's notice!

Nishard Abdeen
Absolutely fabulous

JJ South Africa

Excellent recommendations for an unforgettable trip

Indigo recommended several options for our trip, and we finally decided on Umkumbe Bush Lodge for our 3 night safari - it was an incredible unforgettable experience, the lodge itself was wonderful with great amenities, excellent food/drinks, and great tour guides. We saw all of the big 5 along with countless other wildlife, and I would highly recommend the whole experience.

JJ
United States

Karan South Africa

Manyeleti Game Reserve perfect stay

We stayed at the Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp in the Manyeleti Game Reserve which boarders without a fence to Kruger National Park. The location, camp and accommodations were superb. Michele, our Safari consultant did an outstanding job on understanding what we wanted. Her service and our Safari were perfect 10's!!

Karan
United States