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3 nights - Jaci's Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve

3 nights - Marataba Safari Lodge, Marakele National Park

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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.

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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

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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

Jaci's Safari Lodge, Madikwe, South Africa

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Marataba Safari Lodge, Marakele National Park, Hartbeestfontein, South Africa

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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

Classic Fly-in Family Safari - Madikwe & Marakele

Madikwe Game Reserve & Marakele National Park

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