9-Day Madikwe & Kruger Parks Safari South Africa
Madikwe is a haven of amazing diversities. The landscape has mountainous areas, rocky hills, a perennial river, seasonal wetlands, a variety of sandy and clay areas, bushveld, Kalahari veld and savanna. The diversity of vegetation ensures a wide range of game and the topography offers ideal game viewing opportunities in pristine landscape environments. There is a good chance of seeing the Magnificent Seven which comprises the Big Five as well as the rare and endangered wild dog and cheetah.
Tour Summary
You'll go to South Africa
You'll visit Johannesburg, Kruger NP, Timbavati NR & Sabi Sands
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury+ tour
This luxury+ tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1-3 |
Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge
Luxury+ lodge inside Madikwe GR
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All Meals Included |
4-5 |
Kings Camp
Luxury+ lodge inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
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All Meals Included |
6-8 |
Leopard Hills
Luxury+ lodge inside Leopard Hills GR (Sabi Sands)
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All Meals Included |
9 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1-3 Madikwe Private Game Reserve
Ingeniously set amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the private game lodge is situated in the middle of Madikwe, giving visitors a huge game drive advantage over other lodges situated on the borders of the reserve and offers visitors the most amazing South African safari adventure.
Main Destination: | Kruger National Park |
Best Time to Visit
May to September (Dry season)
High Season
December to January and July to August
Best Weather
Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Kruger National Park
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
White Rhino
Occasional
Lion
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
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Accommodation: | Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4-5 Timbavati Private Game Reserve
Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp faces an open savanna plain with a waterhole, which is frequented by a wide variety of wildlife by day and night.
Experience morning and afternoon game drives with knowledgeable rangers in open vehicles. You will be served tea, coffee and biscuits on your morning game drive and drinks and canapés on your afternoon game drive. Your afternoon game drive gets back after dark, which gives you the opportunity to spot nocturnal animals with a spotlight.
Main Destination: | Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) |
Best Time to Visit
May to September (Dry season)
High Season
October to March (It rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather
Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain) Wildlife in Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Leopard
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Common
Buffalo
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
White Rhino
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Wild Dog
Rare
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Accommodation: | Kings Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 6-8 Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
The more productive times to enjoy game viewing is first thing in the morning before the heat of the day kicks in, and late afternoon as the day starts to cool down ensuring further animal movement. During the heat of the day when the animals have retreated to the shade for some respite, you get to enjoy a light lunch and time to relax around the camp, or cool off in your private plunge pool before enjoying the next round of spectacular game viewing.
Main Destination: | Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger) |
Best Time to Visit
May to September (Dry season)
High Season
October to March (It can get a bit busy)
Best Weather
Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Leopard
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Common
Buffalo
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
White Rhino
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Wild Dog
Rare
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Accommodation: | Leopard Hills
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 9 Departure Day
Depart Leopard Hills for ORT International JNB and your connecting flight back home.
Main Destination: | No major destination visited |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
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$11
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$8
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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