4 Days Johannesburg and Madikwe game reserve
Overview
Start your day with breakfast, then head to Madikwe National Reserve for a wildlife and nature exploration. The reserve is home to a variety of animals, including the Big Five and endangered wild dogs, as well as bird species. Go on a nature walk, taking in the diverse landscapes and observing the animals and plants. Take a lunch break before continuing the exploration. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 1: Johannesburg
Start your trip in Johannesburg, known as the City of Gold. Discover the city through walking and cycling tours, immersing in the culture and history. Check in to one of the city’s top accommodations and enjoy the luxurious rooms and ambiance. Take a half-day walking tour to uncover hidden gems and learn about the local culture. Visit the Apartheid Museum to understand the history of the policy. Have lunch at the museum and explore art galleries in the city. End the day with a tour of Soweto town, learning about the local cultures and ways of life. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full day Madikwe reserve
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast, then set off to Madikwe National Reserve, a conservation area in South Africa’s North West Province that borders Botswana. The reserve boasts a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and endangered wild dogs, as well as a variety of bird species. Explore the reserve on foot, taking in the diverse landscapes, fauna and flora. Keep your eyes and ears open for the sights and sounds of the wilderness. Take a break for lunch in the reserve before continuing your exploration. End the day by relaxing and enjoying a delicious dinner at the lodge, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 3: Big five and culture.
Experience the thrill of Madikwe National Reserve with an early morning game drive where you’ll see not only the Big Five, but also the Super Seven including cheetahs and wild dogs. Explore the park in open-top vehicles, admire the stunning landscapes and observe the diverse fauna and flora. Take a cultural tour of the Sotho-Tswana people, learn about their customs, beliefs and practices and visit their homesteads. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Day 4: Departure.
After a hearty breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel back to your agreed drop-off point, taking with you memories of an unforgettable experience in the Madikwe National Reserve.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All activities as stated in the day by day
- All accommodation
- All Transportations
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- services of a professional guide/Driver.
- Flight from Uganda to South Africa and back
- All sightseeing
Excluded
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- International airfare
- Anything said to be optional itinerary
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Vaccination fees/Proof of vaccination
- Anything not talked about in the itinerary