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DURATION: 4 days South Africa

Malaria-Free Big 5 Safari in Madikwe

Name: All Inclusive Safari in Madikwe and Sabi Sands
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: sabi-sands-madikwe-combo
Price: 9194 USD
Availability: InStock

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Spend three nights in Madikwe Game Reserve, the fifth largest game reserve in South Africa and home to the Big Five, a wild dog reserve as well as other wildlife and over 300 bird species. It is one of the few reserves in Africa that is malaria free offering peace of mind and also making it ideal for families.

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From $3505 USD

$4557 USD

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transfers included

MEALS

Meals + drinks (local brands only) included

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities

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Malaria-Free Big 5 Safari in Madikwe

Your 4-Day Itinerary

Giraffe crossing the road at Madikwe Game Reserve | Photo credit: Dithaba Lodge

Start your journey with a flight from Johannesburg Airport direct into Madikwe Game Reserve. On arrival, you will be met by a representative from Madikwe Lelapa Lodge and transferred to the lodge for check-in. Depending on your flight arrival time, you may enjoy your first late afternoon game drive followed by dinner at the lodge.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Two full days to enjoy the facilities at Lelapa Lodge including a morning and evening game drive each day with your qualified ranger or enjoy a bush walk. You will also have some time in the afternoon to relax in your private plunge pool, or enjoy a spa treatment.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

This morning, dependent on your flight departure time, you will enjoy your final game drive followed by breakfast. Thereafter you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Johannesburg for your onward journey.

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Madikwe Lelapa Lodge

Madikwe Lelapa Lodge is situated within the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, a sprawling wilderness known for its thriving populations of the Big Five and rare African wild dogs.

Madikwe Lelapa Lodge offers twelve spacious suites that balance Afro-chic décor with contemporary comfort. Eight luxury suites provide a secluded retreat for couples or solo travellers, while four family-appointed suites include adjoining rooms with bunk beds to keep younger explorers close. Every suite features an open-plan design with a wood-burning fireplace for chilly evenings and large glass doors that open onto a private deck and plunge pool.

The lodge facilities serve as a natural gathering place, featuring a communal swimming pool and the premier Madikwe Safari Lodge spa for restorative ecotherapy treatments. Children can engage with the wilderness at the interactive Eco House, while adults make use of the light-filled gym or the sophisticated bar. While the warm atmosphere is a magnet for multi-generational groups, the privacy of the stilted suites also makes it an excellent choice for couples seeking a social yet refined safari experience.

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"Good coordination with the transfers and an excellent stay at the lodge. All staff have been really kind and professional. Fully recommended."

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