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4-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve

Spend three nights at Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge, with open-sided 4x4 game drives in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve.

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Duration
4 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$3,840
per person
Best for
Luxury+ tour
Shared tour

The journey

Journey overview

Discover why Madikwe Game Reserve has become one of the most sought-after safari destinations for the discerning wildlife traveller. Located in a malaria-free area, Madikwe has high numbers of game and low numbers of visitors, with a limited selection of private safari lodges on the reserve. This means you’re guaranteed an exclusive safari experience. Madikwe Hills is an intimate private game lodge that is elegant and sophisticated, yet warm and welcoming.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury+ tour
  • Shared tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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The complete itinerary.

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01Day 1

Day 1

Private Transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve

Your private transfer will pick you up early from your preferred location in Johannesburg or Pretoria and drive you to Madikwe Game Reserve. It’s approximately 4.5 hours to the game reserve, and we arrive at Madikwe Hills late morning. Settle into your luxury suite; relax and freshen up before it’s time to depart for the late afternoon game drive. Game drives are in an open safari vehicle with a professional ranger. Return to the lodge after an exciting night drive and enjoy a starlit dinner at the boma around a firepit on warm evenings, or fine-dining cuisine in the elegant dining room.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
02Days 2–3

Days 2–3

Morning & Evening Safaris

Wake up early for hot beverages and then depart for a 3-hour sunrise game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing; lie around the swimming pool or enjoy a spa pamper session in the luxury of your air-conditioned suite. Be ready to depart after high tea for the late-afternoon game drive and return for dinner well after dark.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
04Day 4

Day 4

Final Morning Safari & Departure

Wake up early for hot beverages and then depart for your last game drive in Madikwe. Return for a hearty breakfast; pack up and be ready to leave mid-morning for a private transfer back to Johannesburg. You’ll be dropped off at your preferred location in Johannesburg or Pretoria at approximately 17h00.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Stays

Where you will stay

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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Rates and dates

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From

US$3,840

per person

Guide price

US$61,425 per person

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Best for

Luxury+ tour

Shared tour

Journey pace

1 stay

3 nights across 4 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

Malaria Free Safaris

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