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5-Day Madikwe Safari at Motswiri – Bush Villa Comfort & Sunrise Trails
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5-Day Madikwe Safari at Motswiri – Bush Villa Comfort & Sunrise Trails

Duration
5 days
Starts & ends
Johannesburg
Group size
1–10 guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
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Four nights in a Bush Villa

Explore malaria-free Madikwe from Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, returning each day to the comfort of a standard Bush Villa. Quiet lodge surroundings, poolside leisure and relaxed meals leave room to unwind between outings. This package uses Bush Villa accommodation, not the separate Family Villa, and does not include a private pool.

Eight safaris with time to pause

Follow your ranger through Madikwe on four morning and four afternoon open-vehicle drives: an arrival outing, two safaris on each of three full days and one final morning drive. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife across the reserve’s varied habitats. Drives are shared with other lodge guests unless an exclusive vehicle is separately confirmed; wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Road transfers and lodge days

Your return road transfers connect Johannesburg, OR Tambo Airport or Pretoria with Motswiri. Arrive in the early afternoon, settle in and enjoy lodge time before your first safari. Between drives, relax by the shared lodge pool or in your villa. Evening dining may take place in the boma when weather and lodge arrangements allow.

Price and inclusions

US$3,375 per person sharing; US$4,725 solo with the standard 40% supplement. Includes four Bush Villa nights, eight safaris, return transfers, meals listed in the itinerary, Wi-Fi, entrance and conservation fees. Day one dinner, breakfast/lunch/dinner on days two to four and final-day breakfast are included. All beverages and gratuities are excluded; flights and personal purchases are not included.

Confirm pickup, dietary needs and onward connections before departure. Safari and dining schedules depend on lodge arrangements and conditions.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Private transfer, Bush Villa arrival and evening wildlife

    Your driver collects you from Johannesburg, OR Tambo Airport or Pretoria for the road journey to Madikwe. Arrive at Motswiri in the early afternoon, receive a lodge introduction and settle into your Bush Villa. Relax by the lodge pool before afternoon snacks and your first ranger-led safari, continuing into the evening. Return for dinner at the lodge or boma when conditions allow.

    Stay: Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, Bush Villa. Meals: Dinner.

  2. Day 2: Dawn photography and poolside leisure

    Rise before dawn for your morning game drive, when cooler conditions offer a different view of the reserve. Return for breakfast and enjoy lunch and time by the lodge pool or in your villa. After afternoon refreshments, head out for another open-vehicle safari, which may continue into the evening. Finish with dinner and quiet time at the lodge. All drinks are at your own expense.

    Stay: Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, Bush Villa. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  3. Day 3: Another morning in the wild and lodge relaxation

    Rise before dawn for your morning game drive, when cooler conditions offer a different view of the reserve. Return for breakfast and enjoy lunch and time by the lodge pool or in your villa. After afternoon refreshments, head out for another open-vehicle safari, which may continue into the evening. Finish with dinner and quiet time at the lodge. All drinks are at your own expense.

    Stay: Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, Bush Villa. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  4. Day 4: A final full day of bushveld discovery

    Rise before dawn for your morning game drive, when cooler conditions offer a different view of the reserve. Return for breakfast and enjoy lunch and time by the lodge pool or in your villa. After afternoon refreshments, head out for another open-vehicle safari, which may continue into the evening. Finish with dinner and quiet time at the lodge. All drinks are at your own expense.

    Stay: Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, Bush Villa. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  5. Day 5: Last morning safari and return transfer

    Depart early for your eighth and final wildlife drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast, pack and check out before your transfer back to your agreed Johannesburg, OR Tambo Airport or Pretoria drop-off point. Confirm onward travel connections before departure.

    Meals: Breakfast.

Where you'll stay

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve

  • Return pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg, OR Tambo Airport or Pretoria
  • Four nights in a standard Bush Villa at Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
  • Four morning and four afternoon open-vehicle safaris
  • Day 1 dinner; Days 2–4 breakfast, lunch and dinner; Day 5 breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • Entrance and conservation fees

Not included

  • All beverages, including tea and coffee
  • Gratuities
  • Flights and personal purchases
  • Arrival lunch and meals not specified in the itinerary
5-Day Madikwe Safari at Motswiri – Bush Villa Comfort & Sunrise Trails

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