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At a Glance
3 nights - Jaci's Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
3 nights - Marataba Safari Lodge, Marakele National Park
Value Add
- VIP Meet & Greet on arrival in Johannesburg or Cape Town
- Africa Tailormade Gifting
- Adults receive Free Flights!
Highlights
- Embark on a thrilling, interactive Big Five Safari in the Madikwe Game Reserve
- Explore the underground hide and wait in anticipation for wildlife to pay a visit
- Enjoy a dramatic landscape encompassing vast plains, dense bushveld, winding rivers, deep gorges and majestic mountains
- Embark on a relaxing Miss Mara experience down the winding Matlabas River
Overview
Experience the Best of South Africa - Madikwe Game Reserve and Marakele National Park
Embark on an unforgettable journey through South Africa with our exciting 6 night package, showcasing the region's most iconic destinations: Madikwe Game Reserve, North-West and Marakele National Park, Limpopo.
Madikwe Game Reserve
Begin your adventure at the country's fourth largest game reserve, Madikwe Game Reserve, located in the North-West Province. Here, experience close encounters with Africa's majestic wildlife during exhilarating game drives led by expert guides. From the Big Five to African wild dogs, each moment in this pristine wilderness promises awe-inspiring wildlife sightings.
Marakele National Park
Continue your safari dream at Marakele National Park which is characterized by contrasting majestic mountain landscapes, grass-clad hills and deep valleys. All the large game species from elephant and rhino to the big cats and an amazing variety of birds including the largest colony of endangered Cape Vultures in the world have settled here.
Day 1
- On arrival at Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Federal Airlines who will escort you to the hangar for your flight to Madikwe
- On arrival at Madikwe Airstrip, you will be met by a representative from Jaci's Safari Lodge who will transfer you to the lodge (15-minute drive)
- After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure
Day 2
Your days will be spent at leisure exploring the Madikwe Reserve
Typical Day on Safari (timings may slightly vary)
- 5:00 am - Wake up call
- 5:30 am - Tea, coffee, biscuits and your morning activities begin
- During your morning Safari you stop in the bush for coffee, tea, hot chocolate & snacks
- 8:30 am - Return from your Safari for breakfast
- After breakfast your day will be at leisure for relaxing, swimming, bush walks, or other activities of a personal preference
- 1:00 pm - Lunch is served
- 4:00 pm - Afternoon Tea
- 4:30 pm - You will depart on your afternoon activity
- During your afternoon Safari you will stop in the bush for Sundowner drinks
- 7:30 pm - Return from your Safari, dinner is served
- Enjoy a nightcap & chat around the fire before retiring
Optional Activities at Jaci's Safari include:
- Morning and Evening Game Drives
- Walking Safaris
- In-room spa treatments
- Bird watching
- Starbed sleep-out experience
- Terrapin photographic hide
Day 3
Your days will be spent at leisure exploring the Madikwe Reserve
Day 4
- This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airstrip in sufficient time for your light aircraft flight to Thabazimbi Airstrip
- Upon arrival at Thabazimbi Airstrip, you will be met by a representative from Marataba Safari Lodge who will transfer you to the lodge (1-hour drive)
- Your afternoon will be spent at leisure
Day 5
Your days will be spent at leisure exploring the Marakele National Park
Optional Activities at Marataba Safari Lodge include:
- Miss Mara Water Safari
- Specialist Marataba Trails Experience
- Eco-Garden Kids Centre offering specially planned activities for all children
- Thabametsi Treehouse sleep-out experience
Day 6
Your days will be spent at leisure exploring the Marakele National Park
Day 7
- This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airstrip in sufficient time for your light aircraft flight to Johannesburg
- On arrival in Johannesburg, you will proceed to your onward destination
Rates
Specials available
- Free Flights! - Free light-aircraft flights on Federal Airlines for two full-paying adults booking six nights or more at the lodges in this package. Terms, conditions & validity dates apply.
Please note:
- Specials cannot be combined
- All rates quoted are per person sharing, unless otherwise stated
- Please chat to one of our experts about the single accommodation & child rates
- Our rates reflected are only an indication / guideline of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
Value Add
- VIP Meet & Greet on arrival in Johannesburg or Cape Town
- Africa Tailormade Gifting
- Adults receive Free Flights!
Rates Include
Inclusions at Jaci's Safari Lodge
- Accommodation in a Safari Tented Suite
- All meals
- Selected local and specialised teas and filter coffees
- Selection of house wine/beer and soft drinks
- Fireside, starlight dining as often as possible
- Two game drives daily including sunset / sunrise stop & night drive with astronomy
- Access to submerged “Terrapin” photographic hide & Tlou Deck
- Transfers to and from Madikwe’s Eastern Airstrip
Inclusions at Marataba Safari Lodge
- Accommodation in a Luxury Tent
- All meals
- Teas/coffees
- Selected beverages
- Two game drives daily with a FGASA-accredited field guide
- Game drive refreshments and snacks
- Specified inclusive safari activities
- Wi-Fi
Light Aircraft Flights & Transfers
- Light aircraft flight from Johannesburg - Madikwe's Eastern Airstrip
- Madikwe's Eastern Airstrip - Jaci's Safari Lodge return
- Light aircraft flight from Madikwe's Eastern Airstrip - Thabazimbi Airstrip
- Thabazimbi Airstrip - Marataba Safari Lodge return
- Light aircraft flight from Thabazimbi Airstrip - Johannesburg
Rates Exclude
- Kiddies Flights
- Landing Fees
- Transfers: Thabazimbi - Marataba - Thabazimbi
- Conservation Fees
- Gratuities
- Fully comprehensive personal travel insurance
- All items not specifically mentioned as an inclusion
- Drinks other than those mentioned above & premium brands
*Please enquire with us for a comprehensive travel package inclusive of all flights.
Location
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Jaci's Safari Lodge, Madikwe, South Africa
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Marataba Safari Lodge, Marakele National Park, Hartbeestfontein, South Africa
Terms and Conditions
- All rates quoted are per person sharing, unless otherwise stated
- Please chat to one of our travel experts for single accommodation & child rates
- All accommodation will be subject to availability
- All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
- Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
- Childminding is generally at an additional cost