Untamed yet understated — a malaria-free haven ideal for families or first-time travellers. Experience red-dusted horizons, luxury lodges, and unforgettable Big Five encounters.
Tucked along South Africa’s northern border, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the country’s best-kept safari secrets. This malaria-free wilderness offers all the drama of the Big Five – without the crowds.
Picture rolling red hills, open savannah, and lodge decks where elephants pause for a drink just metres away. It’s the kind of place that makes time slow down — raw, luxurious, and deeply restorative.
Malaria-Free Big Five Safaris
Enjoy peace of mind with unforgettable game drives — lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo roaming across 75,000 hectares of pristine wilderness.
Private Lodge Exclusivity
Stay in boutique lodges where personal touches define every moment — from alfresco breakfasts to bush massages under wide African skies.
Family-Friendly Adventure
Madikwe is ideal for families and first-time travellers. With tailored child safaris and dedicated guides, even the youngest explorers get to feel the magic of the bush.
Sunset Drives & Stargazing
As the day softens into gold, follow your ranger into the dusk. When the engines quiet, you’ll find yourself beneath a canopy of stars — infinite, humbling, and unforgettable.
Conservation with Purpose
Every stay directly supports community-run projects and rhino protection — travel that truly gives back to the land that gives so much.
Madikwe Packages
Our packages are thoughtfully designed to accommodate kosher and Shabbat observance, along with a wide range of personalised travel needs.
Planning Your Visit
Best Time to Visit Madikwe:
Madikwe offers year-round safaris, but the dry months (May to October) deliver exceptional wildlife sightings around waterholes.
The green season (November to April) brings vibrant landscapes and dramatic skies — a photographer’s dream. With no malaria risk, it’s an effortless choice for families, honeymooners, and first-time safari-goers alike.
Logistics - Traveling to Madikwe:
Accessible via daily flights from Johannesburg or Pretoria (about a one-hour charter), or a scenic four-hour road transfer, Madikwe combines remote wilderness with effortless access.
The reserve is private and fully guided — meaning no self-drive crowds, just curated, safe adventure. Your GoKo specialist handles transfers, park fees, and lodge arrangements, so your only task is to breathe it all in.
Plan Your Safari
Your journey starts here.Whether you're planning a luxury safari in South Africa or a bespoke Kosher safari, we're here to make it seamless.