Go off-grid in the heart of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve

Take a mid-week or weekend breakaway with 2-nights at Madikwe Game Reserves’ only truly authentic bush camp and eco lodge. A rustic and intimate unfenced camp – the only one of its kind in Madikwe – this family owned and run eco lodge firmly follows “thrills over frills”, following ecotourism principles which allow you to tread responsibly in the African bush.

As one of the lesser-known Big-5 game reserves, Madikwe is a hidden gem situated in South Africa’s North West Province, bordering Botswana and close to the Kalahari Desert. A 4.5-hour drive from Johannesburg, this 750 square kilometre (290 sq mi) conservation area was established in 1994 and is regarded as one of the best conservation areas in Africa for a Big 5 safari experience.

 

BREAKAWAY AT A GLANCE:

Trip Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Accommodation: Thatched twin bed cabin
Price: from $253*
Basis: All meals & game drives
Age Restriction: 6+

*Group rates, per person, per night, with couples sharing a cabin.

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PACKAGE RATES

3 Days, 2 nights – All Inclusive*

SOLO
$583
Own Cabin
BOOK SOLO
($291 per night)
COUPLE
$1,054
2 Sharing a Cabin
BOOK COUPLE
($264 pp/pn)
FAMILY
$2,065
4 Sharing 2 Cabins
BOOK FAMILY
($258 pp/pn)
GROUP
$3,033
6 Sharing 3 Cabins
BOOK GROUP
($253 pp/pn)

*Rates include: Comfortable accommodation in raised thatched cabins with twin beds (with private toilet and shower), All meals per day, Two game drives a day with our expert field guides, Snacks on your drives, Emergency medical evacuation insurance, Welcome Gift Pack per person. Rates exclude: Reserve Entrance Fee, currently $10.56 (190.00 ZAR) per person once off, which we collect from you on behalf of North West Parks and Tourism Board, Madikwe Guest Conservation Fee, currently $10 .00 (180.00 ZAR) per guest per night, which we collect from you on behalf of the Madikwe Concessionaires Forum (guests will need to bring cash for these fees, as the bush camp does not have credit card facilities), Alcoholic and Soft Drinks (a reasonable selection of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks can be purchased at the bush camp), Staff gratuities and all other items of a personal nature.

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT

While the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are global concerns, and not aimed specifically at the travel and tourism industry, target 8.9 of the 2030 Agenda aims to “by 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products”. In this regard, tourism has the potential to contribute, directly or indirectly to all 17 SDGs.

TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE

100% of the Madikwe Guest Conservation Fees collected are spent on the game reserves sustainable tourism projects. Considering the track history and documented evidence of the Madikwe Concessionaires Forum commitments to conservation and community upliftment, Naturecrazi considers their respective SDG “qualifying criteria” as follows:

SDG 3: Works with the local community.
SDG 4: Contributes to sustainable local community development through education programs and research.
SDG 6: Provides for careful handling and disposal of solid waste and sewage. Uses alternative, sustainable means of water acquisition and reduces water consumption.
SDG 7: Meets its energy needs through passive design and renewable energy resources.
SDG 11: Uses traditional building technology and materials wherever possible and combines these with their modern counterparts.
SDG 13: Lodge construction and operation has minimal impact on the natural environment. Blends with local physical and cultural environment through careful attention to form, landscaping and colour, as well as the use of local traditional architecture.
SDG 15: Helps conserve the surrounding flora and fauna. Offers educational interpretive programs to both its employees and tourists about the surrounding natural and cultural environments.