Welcome to Madikwe Game Reserve
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Welcome to South Africa’s 680km2 diamond in the rough. As one of the largest, yet lesser known, game reserves, this gem stretches north from the small town of Groot-Marico up to the Botswana border. Madikwe Game Reserve is home to rich biodiversity, including the “Big Five”. A thriving population of 86 mammals, 350 bird species and 104 varieties of trees all exist in a completely malaria-free environment.
Located on the basin of the Marico River, the Reserve also has lush banks and cascading waters. This riverine nirvana contrasts the rest of the terrain that expands out over open grasslands and bushveld plains, interspersed with rocky outcrops and single mountains. Breathtaking views of an expansive valley and the Dwarsberg range can all be had from the vantage point of luxurious lodges that blend beautifully with the bushveld.
Closed to outside visitors, the Reserve opens up exclusively for you as a guest of one of the 4- and 5-Star rated lodges. By day, exceptional field rangers cover a broad mix of habitats while out on thrilling game drives and leisurely bush walks. Some guests choose to retreat into decadent safari-style spa treatments. By night, sumptuous cuisine and world-class wines are enjoyed under the African stars.
It is an extraordinary universe and your adventure awaits!