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

Spend three nights at Impodimo Game Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, with open-sided 4x4 game drives and Johannesburg or Pretoria transfers included.

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Duration
4 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$2,705
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Shared tour

The journey

Journey overview

Explore the vast Madikwe Game Reserve on a 4-day tour, home to the Big 5, African wild (painted) dogs, cheetahs, hyenas, and many other large mammals and birds. Stay at Impodimo Game Lodge, located on a rocky ridge with stunning reserve views. Enjoy thrilling game drives, intimate wildlife encounters, and relaxation in a serene environment. The lodge offers a rock pool, library, and spa treatments to enhance your safari experience.

  • 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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Day by day

The complete itinerary.

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01Day 1

Day 1

Arrival and Sunset Game Drive

Your driver will collect you from your preferred address in Johannesburg or Pretoria and then travel to Madikwe at approximately 7:00 am. You will arrive at the Impodimo Game Lodge by noon to be welcomed with refreshments and a briefing about your upcoming safari adventure. In the late afternoon, depart on your first game drive with your professional ranger and tracker. Explore the reserve as the sun sets, and hopefully witness some nocturnal wildlife. Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and an evening of relaxation.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
02Day 2

Day 2

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Rise early to the sounds of the African bush each morning and enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out on your morning game drive. Experience the thrill of tracking wildlife in the early hours, guided by the expertise of your ranger and tracker. Return to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time. Relax by the pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or appreciate the view from your private deck. In the late afternoon, enjoy another game drive, exploring different sceneries and hopefully encountering more wildlife. As the days end, enjoy a sundowner in the bush before heading back for dinner and a good night’s sleep.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
03Day 3

Day 3

Madikwe Game Reserve

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush and enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing on your morning game drive. Experience the excitement of tracking wildlife in the early hours, guided by the expertise of your ranger and tracker. Return to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time. Unwind by the pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or take in the view from your private deck. In the late afternoon, head out for another game drive, exploring different sceneries and spotting more wildlife. As the day ends, savor a sundowner in the bush before returning for dinner and a restful night's sleep.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
04Day 4

Day 4

Morning Game Drive and Departure

Your fourth day begins with an early morning game drive, offering one last opportunity to experience the magic of the Madikwe Game Reserve. After the drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and some time to pack and unwind. You will then bid farewell to Impodimo Game Lodge. Your driver will drop you off at your preferred location in Johannesburg or Pretoria.
  • 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)

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From

US$2,705

per person

Guide price

US$2,321 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

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