Madikwe for a honeymoon

Madikwe is a good choice for a honeymoon.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Madikwe is a North West Province reserve created on former farmland and restocked with wildlife. It is run by North West Parks in partnership with local communities and the private sector, and visits are through private lodges.

Why Madikwe for a honeymoon?

• Open spaces and quiet camps give more privacy.
• Luxury and private lodging options are available.

What awaits you in Madikwe

• Malaria-free according to tourism sources
• Big Five plus African wild dog
• Access limited to lodge guests
• Mix of bushveld and hills
• Well suited to families with children

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, white rhino, black rhino, buffalo and giraffes.

Suggested time on the ground: 2 to 4 days. Located on the Botswana border in North West Province, reached by road from Johannesburg or by a short light-aircraft flight to the reserve airstrip.

When to go

The best period overall is July to September.

Winter is dry and sunny with nights near freezing; the best period for viewing around water.

Other destinations for a honeymoon

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Lower Zambezi Zambia
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Serengeti Tanzania
• Sabi Sand South Africa

Full Madikwe guideBest safaris for a honeymoon

No trips are listed for this destination yet. Send a request and we will check with providers.

Sources: North West Parks Board · South African Tourism - Madikwe · Climates to Travel (1991-2020 normals) - South Africa (Mahikeng)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.