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MAGNIFICENT MADIKWE

Dramatic wildlife encounters in Madikwe and unforgettable sights in Cape Town combine to make a holiday fit for all the family.

MADIKWE, SOUTH AFRICA

ABOUT THE ITINERARY

You begin in the sensational Madikwe Game Reserve, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and bush walks attended by expert guides. You’ll track big cats, hyena, zebra, elephants and packs of endangered African wild dogs, whilst listening for the sounds of over 350 species of birds.

Then it’s time for the iconic highlights of Cape Town, where you can take in the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, historic Robben Island and mighty Table Mountain. The city, a mix of contemporary and old-world elegance, captures the imagination with its dynamic suburbs, stunning vistas and world-class dining.

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DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS

Bear in mind, these are just a starting point as all holidays are customised to the specific requirements of our guests. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular interest or to go to a different destination all together, every itinerary is created individually around your preferences.

Day 1

CAPE TOWN

Arriving in Cape Town, you will be transferred for your flight to Madikwe, from where you will be met and taken to your lodge.

Day 2-5

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE

Located near the border with Botswana, the Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s prime wildlife destinations and offers a truly authentic safari experience.

In addition to an impressive bird population, the reserve is packed with an impressive variety of wildlife. This includes the “Super Seven”, which features lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant, cheetah and the endangered African wild dog, as well as more unique creatures such as springbok, gemsbok and tsessebe.

You will be staying at a traditional-style safari lodge within the reserve, which boasts sweeping views across the plains from its exclusive hilltop location. Enjoy warm hospitality and delicious meals on top of day and night game drives and walking safaris through the reserve’s 76,000-hectare wilderness.

Stay: Four nights in a suite at Madikwe Hills – full board

Day 6-8

CAPE TOWN

Next you will catch a flight to Cape Town, where you’ll be staying in a distinguished hotel within walking distance of the city centre. You can browse the colourful local crafts markets, stroll around the buzzing V&A Waterfront or take a cable car up Table Mountain to soak up the horizon-wide views over the “Mother City”. The Castle of Good Hope and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting, whilst a short boat ride will bring you to Robben Island, home of the prison cell where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27-year sentence.

Stay: Three nights in a deluxe room at Mount Nelson Hotel – bed & breakfast

Day 9-10

FLY HOME

Today you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight back home.

THE PRICE BREAKDOWN

10 days from £4,710 per person

PRICE INCLUDES

Domestic flights
Private transfers
Full board at Madikwe Hills and bed & breakfast at Mount Nelson Hotel
Based on two people travelling

PRICE EXCLUDES

International flights

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