Madikwe and Waterberg

South Africa

An hour’s flight or a three-to-four-hour scenic drive north-west of Johannesburg, these two regions are an excellent alternative to the Kruger National Park, and particularly good for families

Original Travel has visited and revisited the best lodges in the last few years, and can advise on which are most suitable for your particular requirements.

Located on the edge of the Kalahari in South Africa’s North West province, the Madikwe Game Reserve is a 290 square mile expanse bordering Botswana. The reserve is the fourth largest game reserve in South Africa and one of the country’s best-kept secrets. A range of habitats allows a wide variety of wildlife to flourish, including white and black rhino, a thriving population of endangered wild dog and over 350 species of birds.

Not far away, in Limpopo Province, are the Waterberg Mountains – an ancient escarpment rising dramatically from the surrounding plains. Like Madikwe, this is an interesting conservation story and a stunning wilderness area, with the mountains and ravines adding an extra dimension to the beautiful scenery. The area has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Testimonials

'Genuinely upset to leave'

We had the most wonderful holiday ever! I cannot tell you what an experience it was and largely due to the quite remarkable attention from the staff. It was a unique combination of absolute care and attention to detail, with thoughfulness wherever you turned, together with a freedom to wander, to do what each wished. It was worth every penny and the experience for my family was a once in a lifetime one but ALL are now saving to go back. We feel we have made friends there and were genuinely...

Frances

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