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Drinks break on safari

3night-4days Madikwe River Lodge-Madikwe Game Reserve from Johannesburg Pretoria

By Bono Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is £1,683 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the north, the Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, and the Marico river to the east. The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant. The birdlife is spectacular and it is also one of the few reserves in South Africa that is malaria free. With the inception of “Operation Phoenix” which began in 1993, more than 8,000 heads of game were brought into the park over a six year period. In 1996, predators were introduced in Madikwe, first cheetahs, wild dogs and hyenas, later also lions from the Etosha National Park (Namibia) and the neighbouring Pilanesberg National Park. 180 elephants came from the Gonarezhou Game Reserve in Zimbabwe which had been hit by a disastrous drought. 

Activity location

  • Johannesburg
    • Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Johannesburg
    • Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa

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3night-4days Madikwe River Lodge-Madikwe Game Reserve from Johannesburg Pretoria
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d4d
  • English

Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North West Province and is bordered by Botswana in the north, the Dwarsberg Mountains to the south, and the Marico river to the east. The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species, including wild dog, cheetah, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo and elephant. The birdlife is spectacular and it is also one of the few reserves in South Africa that is malaria free. With the inception of “Operation Phoenix” which began in 1993, more than 8,000 heads of game were brought into the park over a six year period. In 1996, predators were introduced in Madikwe, first cheetahs, wild dogs and hyenas, later also lions from the Etosha National Park (Namibia) and the neighbouring Pilanesberg National Park. 180 elephants came from the Gonarezhou Game Reserve in Zimbabwe which had been hit by a disastrous drought. 

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£1,682.51 x 1 Adult£1,682.51
Total
Price is £1,682.51

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAfternoon tea
  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Park fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included3 nights accommodation
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Positioned on the banks of the Groot Marico River, bordering Botswana, the luxurious Madikwe River Lodge offers guests the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of Africa, whilst relaxing on a shady wooden deck in riverine bush.  Sixteen split-level suites surround the main lodge, with the outdoor dining boma located on a central island, accessed by a wooden bridge over the river.  Your safari experience takes you to the untamed wilderness of the Kalahari Thornveld, where dining under African stars and early morning breakfasts under Acacia trees are the norm. • Pickup from your area of residence in the morning or airport • Transported from the fully air-conditioned vehicle • Visit The Chameleon Village African Craft Market(optional) Itinerary: Day 1:  Upon arrival at the airport you'll be met by Bono Tours and Safaris or the representative will come and collect you from your place residence or airport then proceed to Madikwe River Lodge - Madikwe Game Reserve .The journey will take up to 4hours to the lodge. Madikwe River Lodge staff will welcome you on arrival and assist you with your check in and explain to you on how the lodge operates and introduced to you your field guide who will be taking you on your safari for the duration of your stay. After check in they will escort to your room to freshen up before leaving for the afternoon game drive to enjoy the BIG FIVE and what nature had to offer on that afternoon. Refreshments will be served during the course of the safari. Came back to the lodge early evening and dinner will be served. Day 2. Early wakeup call then meet your guide at reception for tea and coffee before leaving for a morning game drive. Enjoy your morning looking for the African wildlife then came back to the lodge for breakfast. The rest of the day will be spent at the lodge relaxing by the pool or in your room or you can visit the SPA (own account). Then you leave again for the afternoon game drive. Day 3. Early wakeup call then meet your guide at reception for tea and coffee before leaving for a morning game drive. Enjoy your morning looking for the African wildlife then came back to the lodge for breakfast. The rest of the day will be spent at the lodge relaxing. Then you leave again for the afternoon game drive. Day 4. Early wakeup call then meet your guide at reception for tea and coffee before leaving for a morning game drive. Came back to the lodge after the morning game drive then have breakfast and check out. Then Bono Tours and Safaris representative will take you back to the airport or place of residence with fun filled memories.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJohannesburg
    • Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJohannesburg
    • Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa

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