Madikwe Game Reserve
Malaria-Free Big Five
Family-friendly Big Five safaris in a malaria-free reserve.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Madikwe Game Reserve.
The Big Five in a malaria-free zone.
Family-friendly luxury lodges.
Wild dogs and strong predator sightings.
An easy ~4 hr drive from Johannesburg.
Great value, low crowds.
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Madikwe is the easy, family-friendly Big Five safari — malaria-free, with luxury lodges and excellent predators, just a few hours from Johannesburg. Safari without the worry.
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Safety Overview
Madikwe Game Reserve
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to Madikwe Game Reserve with a pet?
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