Madikwe Safari Lodge is the fifth-largest game reserve in South Africa. This makes it a hidden gem as it is regarded as one of the best conservation areas in Africa. It is home to more than 8,000 animals, including the Big Five which can even be extended to the Super Seven with the endangered African wild dog and the cheetah.
It is also home to more than 250 species of birds and a vast variety of plains game.
Madikwe Safari Lodge: Unique location and rare species
Madikwe Safari Lodge is only four-and-a-half hours drive from Johannesburg and borders Botswana on the edge of the great Kalahari Desert.
A special feature of Madikwe is its unique location, being a transition zone on the edges of the Kalahari, where a number of rare species occur naturally.
Accommodation to suit every budget
The safari lodge offers an array of accommodation to suit every budget, including luxury lodges, as well as community lodges in a malaria-free zone. The profits from these community lodges are used to uplift the local communities.
The approach here is child-friendly and this eco-tourism hotspot is a definite tick for family-friendly safari travels.
Have a look at the specials offered by Madikwe Safari Lodge here.
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Enter the Madikwe quiz and win!
Grand prize: Two-night midweek stay at the ultra luxurious Madikwe Safari Lodge for two people.
Additional prizes: A pair of veldskoen will be given away every two weeks for as long as the competition runs.
The closing date for the quiz competition is 15 August 2021.
