Tour Features: The 75 000 hectare reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation and ecozones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to inhabit the reserve
The reserve is situated in an ecotone between the kalahari sandveld and the northern bushveld. The reserve consists of vast plains, open woodlands and thickets. The area is also dotted with huge rocky hills or inselbergs and the dwarsberg mountain range forms the southern boundary. There is only one river in the reserve, the Groot Marico, but a number of dams and pans provide water year round for the game species present.
Tour Details:
Day 1 11h00
Johannesburg - Madikwe Game Reserve (Lunch or High Tea / Dinner)
Depart OR Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport at 10h30 and arrive at Madikwe Airstrip at 11h30. On arrival you will be transferred to your lodge. Luggage is limited to 20kg per person in soft bags. ** The flight time may vary and depending on whether it is summer or winter **. Lunch or high tea will be served depending on arrival time.
This afternoon board your open landrovers for a wonderful bush experience to view the wildlife.
This evening's dinner will be taken at the five star luxury lodge.
Accommodation:
Luxury Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve
Distance:
Flight: Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve - 45 minutes Lodge Transfer - Varies depending on situation
Day 2
Madikwe Game Reserve (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Rise in the morning to an African dawn and enjoy an early morning game drive with your dedicated professional ranger. Relax as your ranger guides you through the bush on a custom made open Landrover, searching out the Big 5 or the smaller secrets of nature.
Set out on a foot safari with your armed ranger and learn the secrets of tracking African game or just enjoy the trees, birds and stunning scenery. Return from the excitement of the bush to a sumptuous breakfast or brunch and then relax at the pool or the sala overlooking the waterhole where game may come to quench their thirst.
In the afternoon, when the heat of the African sun has diminished and the shadows are longer, head out again on a sundowner safari, where you will stop to watch the sun set on this bushveld paradise and enjoy your favourite sundowner drink.
Once the sun has set and darkness descends, set off again for a night safari where the more nocturnal creatures now rule the bush.
Return to the lodge where you will be treated to the finest Pan-African cuisine with your hosts in the open air boma, and share your day's adventures, while you enjoy a night cap around the fire.
Accommodation:
Luxury Lodge within Madikwe Game Reserve
Distance:
Game drives - varies
Day 3
Madikwe Game Reserve - Johannesburg (Breakfast)
Enjoy your final morning game drive followed by breakfast.
You will have some time to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities before being transferred back to Madikwe airstrip for your flight to Johannesburg. The flight departs at 12h00 and arrives at OR Tambo International Airport at 13h00.
Distance:
Lodge Transfer - Varies depending on location Flight: Madikwe Game Reserve to Johannesburg - 45 minutes
Passenger Information:
Tour Code
Pre - MAD13 / Post - MAD14
Dates
Pre: 9 - 11 April 2011 Post: 17 - 19 April 2011
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Depart
09:30 at OR Tambo International Airport
Vehicle
Madikwe Airport Transfer - Landrover or similar Game drives in open Landrovers.
Minimum
2 passengers
Price
ZAR 14875.00 per person sharing ZAR 18688.00 Single
Included
Return flight Johannesburg / Madikwe / Johannesburg, return lodge transfers, accommodation, 3 meals per day, 2 game drives per day
Excluded
Gratuities, drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature.
Meals
Full board
Accommodation
Luxury 4 star lodge within Madikwe Game Reserve.
Comments
Malaria Free Reserve The tour is subject to accommodation and flights being available at the time of booking. Flight details may vary and will be confirmed when booking.
