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This 75 000 hectare reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The reserve consists of vast plains, open woodlands and thickets which are dotted with rocky hills or inselbergs. The Dwarsberg mountain range forms the southern boundary and the Marico River flows through the reserve. The reserve is home to 28 different mammal species which where released into the park through a relocation process called Operation Phoenix. This was the largest game translocation exercise in the world, with more than 8 000 animals being released into the reserve, starting in 1991 and the project was completed in 1997 and included the release of species such as elephant, both black and white rhino, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wild dog, and other plains game species. Madikwe is also a bird watchers paradise, with over 350 bird species already recorded in the reserve.
The tour starts and ends in Johannesburg and includes a return flight to the lodge and two nights on an all inclusive basis at Impodimo in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Carved from the hillside, eight glass fronted luxury chalets line a natural spring, each enjoying striking views either from within or from the outdoor shower. The lodge enjoys spectacular vistas extending as far as the eye can see.
On a typical day at Impodimo rise in the morning to an African dawn and enjoy an early morning game drive with your dedicated professional ranger searching out the Big 5 or the smaller secrets of nature. Alternatively a foot safari with your armed ranger to learn the secrets of tracking African game or just enjoy the trees, birds and stunning scenery. Return from the excitement of the bush to a sumptuous breakfast or brunch and then relax at the pool or the sala overlooking the waterhole where game may come to quench their thirst. In the afternoon, when the heat of the African sun has diminished head out again on a sundowner safari, where you will stop to watch the sun set on this bushveld paradise and enjoy your favourite sundowner drink. Once the sun has set and darkness descends, set off again for a night safari where the more nocturnal creatures now rule the bush. Return to the lodge where you will be treated to the finest Pan-African cuisine with your hosts in the open air boma, and share your days adventures, while you enjoy a night cap around the fire.
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