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South Africa – 4-Day Madikwe Safari with Royal Madikwe Lodge – 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 Royal Madikwe Lodge – Tailored Driven

From $3,640
Madikwe Game Reserve
Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve

Includes

Road transfers Johannesburg to Madikwe to Johannesburg - road transfers from Johannesburg can be replaced with flights for an additional cost
3 nights' safari accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily, shared game drives
Park Fees

Excludes

International flights
Premium drinks
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
  • Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

    Day 1 - 4

    Travelers choose to stay at The Royal Madikwe because of the unforgettable experience. Our sincere and passionate team and of course the consistent abundance of wildlife encounters both on safari and right on our doorstep featuring our private waterhole around which the lodge is. The Royal Madikwe is an intimate luxury safari lodge run by a close-knit, experienced team with a dynamic workplace culture based on participation and democratic decision-making.
    Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
    Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
    Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
    Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
    Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
    Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be collected from Johannesburg and transferred to Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve. Once you arrive at the lodge, you will have time to settle in before heading out on your first shared afternoon game drive.

Transfer time: ~4 hours

  • Transfer from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

  • Check-in to Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

You will enjoy an early morning game drive followed by a cooked breakfast.

After breakfast, you can relax with a book by the pool, or journey on a guided bush walk. In the afternoon, you will go on a shared game drive and then come back to the lodge for a traditional boma dinner and African drumming.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Day 4

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

  • Transfer from Royal Madikwe Luxury 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

Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 1-4

Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

Travelers choose to stay at The Royal Madikwe because of the unforgettable experience.

INCLUDES 1 FREE NIGHT SPECIAL

January - December 2026 

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 46,870
  • Single traveller: ZAR 66,370
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 74,680

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

Botswana Safari

Friendly, competent, reliable

From the very beginning, Indigo Safari made every effort to adapt our travel plans to our budget. Despite our many requests and a limited budget, we worked together to create a perfect trip to Botswana. Once we arrived, everything went as planned, and we were able to enjoy our vacation stress-free.

Georg Neukam
Friendly, competent, reliable

Southern Africa – 13-Day – Botswana, Zimbabwe, & South Africa Adventure

From the minute I met Shannon, she wanted to make sure we had the best trip. She planned amazing experiences for my son and I. We went to Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa and everything was perfect. Whenever I had any questions, Shannon always got back to me right away! I definitely recommend her to plan this memorable trip.

Pierre Matta
Above and beyond for my son and I on our trip of a lifetime