Line 3 · Safari

Madikwe malaria-free safari with kids

North West Province, South Africa

Best timeMay–Oct
Getting thereFly
Good forSafari, Wildlife & national parks
DocumentsPassport needed

A Big Five reserve with no malaria, five hours from Johannesburg. Lodges include all meals and two guided game drives a day.

Best for young kids. Several lodges run kids' programs and accept all ages. Many give a large child discount.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$2,920
Mid-range (3★)$5,830
Luxury (5★)$15,160

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanOff
  2. FebOff
  3. MarOff
  4. AprGood
  5. MayBest
  6. JunBest
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovGood
  12. DecOff

Top attractions in North West Province

  1. Madikwe Game ReserveBig Five, malaria-free
  2. Pilanesberg National ParkVolcanic crater reserve
  3. Sun City & Valley of WavesWater park resort
  4. Apartheid MuseumJohannesburg
  5. Cradle of HumankindSterkfontein Caves
  6. Mandela HouseVilakazi Street, Soweto
  7. Constitution HillJohannesburg

Where to eat in North West Province

  1. Lodge boma dinners$$$Included at most lodges
  2. The Grillhouse$$Rosebank steaks
  3. Marble$$$Live-fire cooking
  4. Sakhumzi$$Soweto
  5. Nando's$The original peri-peri chicken

Things to do

  1. Morning and evening game drivesIncluded
  2. Kids' safari programsOffered at family lodges
  3. StargazingVery dark skies
  4. Valley of Waves daySun City
  5. Hot-air balloonMagaliesberg

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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