Shortbreak to Madikwe Game Reserve | Classic Madikwe Getaway

- Accommodation: En-suite room
- Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives
- Destinations: Madikwe Game Reserve
Short break to Madikwe Experience
Discover the magnificence of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve on a weekend getaway. This South African safari is ideal for business people or couples who want a break from city living. The reserve is located on the border with Botswana and is the perfect bush retreat from either Gauteng or Gaborone. During your Short break to Madikwe you will stay in a comfortably furnished en-suite room.
You explore the region on game drives in an open safari vehicle with a knowledgeable guide who will help you track down animals such as the Big Five and beautiful, rare Wild Dogs. The guide will tell you about the animal's behaviour as well as stories about life in the bush. You may even see desert adapted species such as Brown Hyena and Gemsbok (Oryx).The service at your luxury lodge will be excellent, and in the evenings you will savour delicious meals out under the stars. Drift off to sleep listening to the gentle sounds of the African night - the distant roar of Lions or the call of an owl.Day 1: Johannesburg or Gaborone - Madikwe Game Reserve

The reserve is home to the magnificent seven (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo as well as Cheetah and Wild Dog), and you may see all of them during your stay if you are lucky. You'll stop off for sundowners in a scenic spot before doing a short night game drive, after which you will return to your Madikwe lodge and enjoy a sumptuous dinner.
Day 2: Madikwe Game Reserve
Early in the morning you will be woken up. You'll have time for a quick cup of coffee, before heading out on a morning game drive. The reserve is an ecological transition zone and you may see desert adapted animals such as Gemsbok, Springbok and Brown Hyena. You should also keep an eye out for some of the regions over 300 species of birds.
Day 3: Madikwe Game Reserve
On the final day of your Short break to Madikwe you'll have one last game drive before breakfast. You will then be driven back to either Johannesburg/Pretoria or Gaborone. Arrival in Johannesburg/Pretoria will be in the late afternoon and Gaborone will be around lunch time.Rates & Prices
This 3 Day package is calculated for 2 people sharing a double en-suite room. It includes all meals, 2 game drives daily and road transfers ex/to Johannesburg / Pretoria or ex/to Gaborone.It is also possible to be collected in Gaborone and dropped-off in Johannesburg depending on your routing. Please ask our Destination Specialist about this option.
Rates may vary depending on the season and daily currency exchange rate.
Included
- Private road transfers in a sedan ex/to Johannesburg/Pretoria or Gaborone
- 2 nights in en-suite accommodation
- All meals, coffee and teas
- Welcome drinks on arrival and on return from game drives
- 2 game drives daily
- 14 % VAT
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Not Included
- Beverages
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