The North West Province is home to the fantastic Madikwe Game Reserve, known for it's sizeable packs of the endangered wild dogs. Not only does this reserve boast the 'Big Five' but it also has the 'Super Seven'! This adds cheetah and wild dog to the traditional five. Plus brown hyena, sable, eland, gemsbok, giraffe and large herds of game and fantastic birdlife. The area also boasts archaeological discoveries that go back to the beginnings of humankind.
Day 1: Arrive Johannesburg / Madikwe On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) you are met and transferred to your selected game lodge within the Madikwe Game Reserve. Known as the 'Heritage Province', the North West Province is home to the fantastic Madikwe Game Reserve, which has the 'Big Five', fantastic birdlife and is known for sizeable packs of the endangered wild dogs.
Day 2: Madikwe Experienced rangers will take you into the bush on dawn and dusk safaris, not only does this reserve boast the 'Big Five' but it also has the 'Super Seven'! This adds cheetah and wild dog to the traditional five, leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhino. Spend today exploring this vast reserve.
Day 3: Depart Madikwe / Johannesburg After a final dawn safari and a hearty breakfast, you bid farewell to the African bush and transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) for your onward journey.
SUGGESTION: An exciting add-on option to Madikwe is Sun City. Speak to our Travel Consultants about how easy it is to link these two areas together.
* For PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION - advise your travel consultant *
PACKAGE INCLUDES: Meet and Greet at Johannesburg International Airport Return scheduled airport/lodge transfers, via Sun City 2 nights in Madikwe Full board and scheduled activities
