Big 5 Safari in the Malaria Free Madikwe Game Reserve
With its foundations firmly planted in the inclining slopes of Madikwe Game Reserve’s Tweedepoort Ridge, the lodge offers magnificent views of the surrounding grassland and the ancient volcanic intrusions that dot the horizon. Buffalo Ridge Madikwe Game Reserve offers a authentic Big Five Safari experience.
Straddling the transition zone of Kalahari thornveld and Lowveld bushveld, the reserve encompasses a region of great biodiversity. Madikwe boasts the Big 5 along with an array of bird species and mammals including cheetah, spotted hyena and endangered wild dog. Guests can immerse themselves in their safari by enjoying stargazing, birding safaris and morning and evening game drives.
The lodge’s Suites have sliding doors from their bedroom and en-suite bathroom that lead onto a private viewing deck. The main lodge’s living areas include a dining room, lounge, upper and lower deck and a swimming pool. Buffalo Ridge is owned by the local Balete people and all staff are from the nearby Lekgophung village. Expect to enjoy engaging stories of local lore and sumptuous, locally-inspired (and locally-made) dinners around a crackling bonfire.
A Buffalo Ridge Madikwe safari is a excellent choice for authentic luxury Big Five Safari.
Located on the largest private game reserve in South Africa and with a long history in conservation, this iconic lodge is on every discerning travellers wish list.