Not only does this reserve boast the 'Big Five' but it also has the 'Super 7'!

Game Viewing in Madikwe

The Super 7 adds cheetah and wild dog to the traditional five; leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhino. Plus brown hyena, sable, eland, gemsbok, giraffe and large herds of plains game and plenty of birds. Wild dogs are a specialty of the area and due to their rarity and fascinating behaviour, are a wonderful sight. They are also known as Cape hunting dogs or painted dogs because of their tri-coloured (black, white and tan) abstract coat. Wild Dogs are Africa's most formidable hunters (followed by hyena and lion), and the essence of their successful social system is co-operative hunting and food sharing. Not only do they regurgitate food for the young but the babysitter gets fed too. They travel great distances while hunting and as a result often traverse farmland where they were almost shot to extinction. Luckily they are thriving in Madikwe.

Madikwe Game Drives

The ultimate Game Drive & Safari Experience at the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Game Drive Departing early in the morning or late afternoon for your African Safari experience. Our experienced field guides & trackers will introduce you to some of the beauties of the Madikwe Reserve. On your Safari expect to see the Big 5,the famous Madikwe Wild Dogs, and some of the 350 bird species.

Madikwe Walking Safari's

Walking in the wild with your senses finely tuned to every sound and smell. Madikwe Game Reserve walking safari's accompanied by an expert walking-trails and experienced guides. We recommend a reasonable level of fitness as walks could vary between 5km and 10km over the three to four hours. You walk as fast as the slowest person in the group, so don't worry about having to keep up with your guide.

What to wear on a guided walk

• Neutral-coloured clothing
• Shorts in summer and long trousers in winter
• Comfortable, closed walking boots and socks (seed gaiters if you have, but not essential)
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Sunscreen/sunblock

What to carry on a guided walk

• As little as possible – your guide will carry a first-aid pack, water, radio, toilet paper, etc
• Small daypack
• Camera – small and compact with great zoom
• Binoculars

Restrictions

• Recent medical certificate is required, stating you are fit to walk three to four hours in a wilderness area:
• If you have any pre-existing medical condition
• If you are over 60 years of age
• Children up to 15 years of age are not allowed to walk in Madikwe.

Madikwe Lodges with Walking Safari's