Klaus Klingenberg

Madikwe Holidays

Madikwe is one of the country's most renowned private reserves thanks to its luxurious lodges. It covers an area of 75,000 hectares and is located on the border with Botswana and at the edge of the Kalahari desert.

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Romantic
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Desert

Madikwe: How to get there?

It is four hours from Johannesburg but only 25 km from Gaborone by car.

Madikwe: See when to go?

All year round

Madikwe: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Madikwe: What to see nearby?

Zebras about to cross the road, Kruger Park, South Africa

What our travellers think of their stay

Camille Griffoulieres

Travel writer

My suggestion

You should know that this reserve targets very well-off tourists, who choose all-inclusive offers in a luxurious five-star lodge, with safaris included. There are no campsites and it is forbidden to travel around in your car.

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