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Big Five

The African elephant, absolute king of land animals, and it's not a rare sight at Madikwe Game Reserve. The count is way over 900. These beasts are not just huge, they're super smart, and they roll in family groups, which we call herds. A typical gang is made up of...

What to wear

In the enchanting realm of Africa's wild, our furry and feathered friends have perfected the art of camouflage over countless eons. They've donned Mother Nature's invisibility cloak and blended seamlessly with the bushy surroundings. To unveil their hidden secrets, a...

Home to several remarkable tree species

Welcome to the quirky world of Madikwe Game Reserve, where we're all about the magnificent trees that stand tall and proud. These botanical wonders aren't just your run-of-the-mill shrubs; they've got unique features and even a touch of cultural flair. Now, let's talk...

Long, long ago

Welcome to the Madikwe Game Reserve, the place where history and wildlife collide in a most entertaining way! Nestled in the heart of South Africa, this enchanting reserve boasts a cultural history as rich as the savannah itself. Once upon a time, adventurous souls...

Habitat

Nestled amidst an 80,000-hectare expanse of breathtaking African scenery, Madikwe Game Reserve sprawls from the majestic Dwarsberg mountains in the south to the rugged Inselbergs in the west, with the Marico River meandering through its eastern reaches and wide-open...

Little Five

Mind your step on sandy trails, for lurking beneath the surface are the cunning antlions, master builders of telltale traps designed to ensnare unwitting passersby. Meet the elephant shrew, a petite speedster sporting an elongated, trunk-like snout that gives it a...

Ugly Five

The warthog may have a ferocious appearance, but it actually has a calm temperament and enjoys rolling around in mud and dust. While they are mostly hairless, they do have tufts of hair on their jaw and a thicker mane on their back, which gives them a distinctive...
Big Five
Big Five

The African elephant, absolute king of land animals, and it's not a rare sight at Madikwe Game Reserve. The count is way over 900. These beasts are not just huge, they're super smart, and they roll in family groups, which we call herds. A typical gang is made up of...

read more
What to wear
What to wear

In the enchanting realm of Africa's wild, our furry and feathered friends have perfected the art of camouflage over countless eons. They've donned Mother Nature's invisibility cloak and blended seamlessly with the bushy surroundings. To unveil their hidden secrets, a...

read more
Home to several remarkable tree species
Home to several remarkable tree species

Welcome to the quirky world of Madikwe Game Reserve, where we're all about the magnificent trees that stand tall and proud. These botanical wonders aren't just your run-of-the-mill shrubs; they've got unique features and even a touch of cultural flair. Now, let's talk...

read more
Long, long ago
Long, long ago

Welcome to the Madikwe Game Reserve, the place where history and wildlife collide in a most entertaining way! Nestled in the heart of South Africa, this enchanting reserve boasts a cultural history as rich as the savannah itself. Once upon a time, adventurous souls...

read more
Habitat
Habitat

Nestled amidst an 80,000-hectare expanse of breathtaking African scenery, Madikwe Game Reserve sprawls from the majestic Dwarsberg mountains in the south to the rugged Inselbergs in the west, with the Marico River meandering through its eastern reaches and wide-open...

read more
Little Five
Little Five

Mind your step on sandy trails, for lurking beneath the surface are the cunning antlions, master builders of telltale traps designed to ensnare unwitting passersby. Meet the elephant shrew, a petite speedster sporting an elongated, trunk-like snout that gives it a...

read more