Beautiful game reserve where you can see the big 5 without even leaving your room. A once in a lifetime experience. Recommended.

5 Stars - Definitely a must go when you are in South Africa! This is a relatively new park, turned from farmland in 1991 occupying areas as big as around 70% of Hong Kong. It’s not the biggest in South Africa but to be honest who could finish exploring the whole park if you only stay for say a week? The park is less well known than the most famous one but it truly is a hidden gem given its animal variety and the professional rangers/workers/staff. Believe me - the experience of escaping from a huge city and staying at a safari dedicating the time to track animals and just watch them doing the same things repeatedly do provokes a lot of thinking and reflection.

One of the best game reserves is South Africa. You are almost guaranteed-to see Elephants and on most game drives you will see 4 of the big 5. Easy to fly in with Fed-Air from Johannesburg and plenty of lodges to choose from. Beautiful sunsets and that true African feeling can be felt every day you spend in the Madikwe Game reserve. 🙏If this review was helpful please smash the like button🙏

Wow ... what an awesome experience... absolutely loved everything. This is a must must do for everyone. Most beautiful lodges, amazing food... fantastic game rangers... the wildlife is everything you would hope to see. I love this place.

One of the most beautiful places on Earth rich with flora and fauna. An immersive experience into tranquility, nature and the treasures of our planet at risk of extinction.

A fantastic park, unfortunately a bit expensive as there are not so many hotels, but this is even better for the animals :-) If you are lucky you can see the charming wild dogs, this is a unique experience. We really enjoyed the 6 nights and we would definitely go again. Can also be visited with children as it has no malaria.

This is a very big reserve offering some amazing game viewing experiences. It is well worth visiting, even to stay for two or three nights. I saw a pack of wild dogs, cheetahs, a Leopard, and a pair of aardwolf during my short stay there, amongst many other fascinating creatures. There are many elephant there, and it was really enjoyable to watch them bathing and playing in the water, especially the young ones. We also saw plenty of lion, really up close. The Game Rangers are very knowledgeable and work together in tracking animals so they are able to make sure their visitors have an interesting experience. We stayed in Mosetlha bush camp, which was an open camp - the electric fencing only restricted elephant and giraffe. We enjoyed beautiful food cooked on an open camp fire, prepared by the camp staff. All we had to do was ready in time for the game drives, early morning and early evening, and forget about all our troubles. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Really worth visiting.

Had the best time here, would highly recommend if you want a super special holiday. The whole experience was just amazing.

One of the best Parks I’ve been to

nestled between derdepoort and swartkopfontein gate in the South African side of the border, this is a perfect getaway for you and your loved ones as you search for a magicaal true african game experience. this place has one of the best suites for a couple as you unwind in the Madikwe game reserve and experience the natural beauty inclueding flora and fauna not forget the bird species. superb place to be especialy if you want to experience nature

We've been lucky enough to spend 5 days in the beautiful Tuningi Lodge. It's so peaceful and the service couldn't be better. The rangers have taken us on some amazing safaris when we've been lu my enough to such a variety of animals.

The BEST game reserve in South Africa. We stayed at Buffalo Ridge lodge on the side of the mountain. Our guide, Israel, was extremely knowledgeable and got us extremely close to the animals. The meals were awesome. The rooms were awesome. The view was awesome. 10/10

Although you are allowed to self-drive from the gate to the lodge where you will be staying, you aren't allowed to go out on game drives on your own. However this is a big positive as less vehicles mean the game sightings are less crowded. This is a Big 5 reserve and we were lucky enough to see 2 cheetahs, but unfortunately we didn't spot a leopard. The park is vast with different landscapes ensuring you will never be bored, and the lodges we stayed at (Motswiri and Royal Madikwe) were awesome. If you are driving to the lodge on your own, rest assured that the gravel roads are of good condition - the small hatchback we used was good enough to get us there and back safely. Be sure to respect the animals when driving though, as you are in their territory. While driving between the 2 lodges we came across a big elephant in the road. We kept our distance, turned off our car en enjoyed the moment - not much more you can do except be patient.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful malaria free reserve where you can spot the big 5. Very spacious and neat lodges with bath and an open-air shower, where the elephants walk along your terrace. The food was a culinary masterpiece I can say so well, so I hope they keep the cook. You can regularly see the animals when they come to the drinking place that has been laid out at the restaurant. We have had a great stay here. (Original) Prachtig malariavrij reservaat waar je de big 5 kunt spotten. Hele ruime en nette lodges met bad en een douche in de buitenlucht, waar de olifanten zo langs je terras lopen. Het eten was een cullinair hoogstandje kan ik wel zeggen zo goed, dus ik hoop dat ze de kok houden. Regelmatig kan je de dieren zien als ze naar de drinkplek komen die bij het restaurant is Aangelegd. Wij hebben hier een geweldig verblijf gehad.

Camp Mosethla. Its an Eco camp and the second camp that opened in the Madikwe. Great food lots of animals.

The lodge amenities were unbeleivable over the top. The staff attentive to every need. Ryan our guide was fantastic, he found 3 of the big five and provided great photo opportunities.

If you're a nature place then it is a place to be..wild animals however its safe

Super place

One of the best memories I will treasure ever experienced. Nature at its best...genuine and tranquil...

Best place I've stayed in. Friendly staff. Magnificent room . 5 sat view.

Nice scenery, long drive after a very long time.

A beautiful experience I shall never forget!! We saw leopards, buffalo, zebra, lots of elephants and of course lions!! Thank you madikwe for being so amazing :)

Don't know where to start so all I'm going to say is simply the best . Two stays at this amazing lodge has me hooked on safari . The food is best we have had anywhere we have been on safari . The private water hole in front of main lodge is brilliant for watching animals Soo close . Lodges are stunning with private plunge pool only wish it was hotter to use the pool . Once again amazing staff and management are just so friendly I really get sad leaving them all.

The warm reception delicious food and the hospitality. Our stay was overwhelming. The staff makes the stay enjoyable. Putting cherry on everything was the surprise for my birthday. Wow the chocolate cake was delicious thanx to the team for birthday song the memory that will stay with me for ever. The game drive was tops seeing animals and big 5 real and not on animal planet TV show

Fantastic Game reserve an hour or so Outside of Gaborone, Botswana. We stayed at Tau lodge, booked last minute (week before) and paid a good price in November. Great experience overall, twice daily game drives (6a and 4p) with great and experienced staff who really care about curating your experience. Stayed for two nights, saw the big 5 and African dogs on 3 safaris- great luck. Good food and accommodations at Tau, right on a watering hole that is teeming with animals during the dry season. Would visit again.

Good game reserve nice accommodation

Outstanding! Incredible Nature Reserve. The ultimate alternative to Pilanesberg NR, and KNP!! Private. And the most amazing vast, Landscapes, vegetation and close encounters with wild life. The Safari Guide "Victor" was 10/10. Controlled viewing of no more than 3 Safari vehicles at a Big 5 sighting makes the whole experience personal. An absolute must for a quiet and NOT over crowded experience!

Wow.! What a magnificent reserve. Beautiful setting and stunning vistas. Hope the rains come soon. The excess elephants are certainly making their presence felt - they are decimating the vegetation at the expense of other animals' survival.

Amazing staff, excellent food and incredible sightings... one tip, don't follow GPS routes, follow the instructions they give you when booking 😉

Awesome x5. We had such a good time. All the rangers are so friendly and profesional. Had the best site seeings.

Amazing place

Spectacular views, large abundace of animals!!

Best place to be

Awesome

Spectacular uninterrupted breathtaking views of nature where you get to experience the Big 5 in action. Rare sightings of leopard so if spotted is a really special moment. The evenings and early mornings are when the bush really comes to life as you get to hear the roaring lions and callings from the hyenas. Birdwatching is also big in the reserve with a variety of species to view. It is worth a visit!

Amazing sighting, scenery and splended lodges... Love this place 💚

Visit this place u will see nature at its best 👍

Lots of big beautiful animals. Had a great time.

While the first safari I went on, this was an amazing experience. I loved it, beautiful and unique in all ways possible. Stunning location with everything & more than what we expected. Our guide was very friendly and informative as well.

Saw the Big 5 nearly every day.

Madikwe always delivers. We had amazing sightings of lions, cheetah, ellies & even a leopard, as well as rhino, buffs & general game. I just wish there were nicer places to stop for tea & sundowners other than clearings in the middle of nowhere. A road up one of the koppies would be nice, or alongside a dam. Nevertheless a beautiful place.

To expensive

Madikwe is a great natural reserve, animals are easy to spot. Game drives were superb and the lodge where we stayed(RockFig) was simply amazing!

Excellent service. Look for William and Mitchell

Course venue and good food

Once in a lifetime experience. Great guides

My home

This game reserve is the most amazing place i have ever been to. When i was here we had a pool at our lodge nd we would go into it and look up into the nests that hang from the trees, and we would see little baby birds looking back at us. I also got to hold a Chameleon, which was undoubtedly the most amazing experience ever.

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Had the best experience here! All the staff are wonderful and friendly, the food is amazing, the rooms are above and beyond, the game rides are so fun and informative... Just wow!

This is one of South Africa's best reserves, it offers private game viewing, an abundance of wildlife, big 5 and luxurious accommodations

Very special nature.

(Translated by Google) A huge emotional charge, a sea of ​​impressions. The feeling that we had been in childhood drank undiluted emotions in a huge bowl. I'd like to return again. (Original) Огромный эмоциональный заряд, море впечатлений. Ощущение, что побывали в детстве, хлебнули неразбавленных эмоций огромной плошкой. Очень хочется вернуться еще раз.

Always such a pleasure

(Translated by Google) There are accommodations in the reserve, and you can take a land cruiser in the morning and evening to safari tours of wildlife in the reserve. I am satisfied with everything from adults to children. (Original) 保護区の中に宿泊施設も有り、朝と夕方にはランドクルーザーに乗って保護区内にいる野生動物をサファリツアーできます。 大人から子供まで満足間違いなしです。

Nice

(Translated by Google) Enjoy a game of fun and enjoy the game drives. (Original) Kuier heerlik saam en geniet die wildritte.

Always a pleasure to go to Madikwe. Always see plenty of animals.

(Translated by Google) The big five in one day: Madikwe gives you this! (Original) De big five in 1 dag: Madikwe geeft je dit!

Magnificent experience

Very good game reserve. Please do up the roads to the reserve.

Best wildlife and lodges ever!!!!

Game guides are amazing. We saw the big 5 from really close up

Excellent

Hotel in Japan

Awesome game reserve. We'll worth a visit.

It was interesting

Stunning resort with a great variety of wildlife. Absolutely worth visiting.

We just love the Bushveld

Amazing amazing amazing. Pricey but well worthwhile!

We saw rhinos, giraffes, lion, lioness, zebras and even a leopard. We were only few steps away from all of these wonderful animals. Amazing experience!

Absolutely amazing. Tuningi Safari Lodge

My second visit. Simply incredible.