Madikwe Game Reserve covers 75,000 hectares in the north west of South Africa, adjoining the border with Botswana, about 4 hours drive from Johannesburg.
In what was known as 'Operation Phoenix', more than 10,000 animals were brought into Madikwe when it was created in 1991.
You will get the chance to spot the "Big 5" (elephant, leopard, buffalo, lion and rhino), see the second largest herd of elephants in the country, search for spotted hyena, the endangered Wild Dog, and many other species, as well as enjoy some wonderful scenery.
It is a large malaria-free park which has an excellent link with local communities, and benefits them in many different ways, such as offering employment and training opportunities. The reserve's mission is to "conserve wild animals, plants and landscapes for the benefit of the people".
