Madikwe Hills

Madikwe Hills Set within 75 000 hectares of safari park, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is situated on a hill in
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Madikwe Game Reserve is home not only to the Big Five of Africa (Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard), but also to a wealth of over 66 mammal species, including the rare African Wild Dog, as well as Cheetah, Eland, Kudu, Giraffe and a range of more than 300 resident and migratory species of birds. Situated on the Botswana border, just three hours' drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria,

Madikwe is one of the largest private game reserves in South Africa. The safari reserve consists of vast plains of open woodlands and grasslands, dissected by a ridge of rugged hills and bordered in the south by the Dwarsberg Mountains. The area is dotted with huge rocky outcrops known as inselbergs. Madikwe is one of few game reserves in the world that was proclaimed a wildlife reserve purely on the grounds of being the most appropriate and sustainable land area for such use.

What’s your favourite sundowner drink ?A tradition during a Safari is to stop and admire the sunset during the afternoon...
31/08/2026

What’s your favourite sundowner drink ?

A tradition during a Safari is to stop and admire the sunset during the afternoon drive. Often over some delicious snacks the lodge has prepared as well as one’s favourite drink. A cold beer, G&T or even a fruit juice hits a little different while watching the sunset over the African bush.

📍 Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge
📷 Serena Negro & Charles Van Staden

THE MAGNIFICENT 7 OF MADIKWE HILLS 🐘🦁🐆🐆🐃🐕🦏There’s something truly special about being immersed in the wilderness, knowin...
31/08/2026

THE MAGNIFICENT 7 OF MADIKWE HILLS 🐘🦁🐆🐆🐃🐕🦏
There’s something truly special about being immersed in the wilderness, knowing that here in Madikwe, you have the chance to encounter not only the iconic Big Five, but also the Magnificent 7.
No game drive is ever the same. Some days bring unexpected encounters, while others deliver moments you’ve been dreaming of for years.
At Madikwe Hills, a safari is about experiencing the wilderness, embracing the unexpected, and never knowing what might appear around the next corner. 🌿🦁🤍
Lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, African wild dog and… who’s missing? 👀

M a r t i a l E a g l e Another incredible sighting in Madikwe of Africas largest Eagle with its prey, a Martial Eagle ...
27/08/2026

M a r t i a l E a g l e

Another incredible sighting in Madikwe of Africas largest Eagle with its prey, a Martial Eagle with a young Guineafowl. It’s not often we get to see these incredible birds of prey in Madikwe but when we do it’s a special occasion. They will often prey on a variety of smaller bird species, monkeys, monitor lizards and even small antelope.

📍 Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge
📷 Serena Negro & Charles Van Staden

WORLD AFRICAN WILD DOG DAY 🐕🧡Today, we celebrate the very heart and soul of Madikwe Hills: the African wild dogs.For us,...
26/08/2026

WORLD AFRICAN WILD DOG DAY 🐕🧡
Today, we celebrate the very heart and soul of Madikwe Hills: the African wild dogs.
For us, they are more than one of the incredible species you may encounter here. They are part of who we are.
Their extraordinary bond, their sense of community, their playful spirit and the way they look after one another perfectly embody what makes the wilderness around us so special.
Every encounter with them is a privilege. Every sighting is a reminder of why protecting this incredible ecosystem matters.
Today, we celebrate our wild dogs, their home, and the wild spirit they represent. 🐕🌿💛
Happy World African Wild Dog Day.

25/08/2026

Chaos in front of the lodge

During the late afternoon the Wild Dogs were hunting Impala around the waterhole, they managed to single out one which ran straight in between a herd of Elephants. Trying to seek refuge in the water from the dogs. The Elephants were already upset at the presence of the Wild Dogs and when the Impala came too close to the herd, one of the cows chased it down in the water. It’s not often that Elephants will attack other species of herbivores but in this instance they felt threatened and took it out on the Impala.

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Our dining area, beneath the stars or sheltered indoors when the weather doesn’t allow. ✨ At Madikwe Hills, cuisine is a...
20/08/2026

Our dining area, beneath the stars or sheltered indoors when the weather doesn’t allow. ✨ At Madikwe Hills, cuisine is an essential part of the safari experience.
Our chef passionately creates a selection of wholesome and refined dishes, combining the finest African ingredients with local and international flavours.
Every menu is thoughtfully prepared and can be tailored to accommodate specific dietary requirements, from allergies to vegetarian and plant-based options.
Simple, fresh ingredients are transformed into flavourful dishes, carefully presented in every detail, because we believe that dining should be an experience to remember too.
Passion is our secret ingredient for making your safari experience truly unforgettable. ✨

📸: Everseen Africa

19/08/2026

An elision of the Savannah

We watched this male Leopard with only one eye go down a Warthog burrow and take one of the newborn piglets. Leopards in Madikwe are not always easy to find but when you do come across one, it sure is a special occasion. An incredible sighting of one of the dominant male Leopards in Madikwe.

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On every safari, we never stop observing. Even the trees can reveal extraordinary encounters to those who know where to ...
16/08/2026

On every safari, we never stop observing. Even the trees can reveal extraordinary encounters to those who know where to look. And we never tire of looking up. 🌿🐦‍⬛

📸: Everseen Africa

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Ramotshere Moiloa
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