Madikwe for photographers

Madikwe is a good choice for photographers.

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 photographers?

• Chances to photograph lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and white rhino.
• The best light is in the first hour after sunrise and the last before sunset.

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.

Activities that fit

game drives, night drives and birdwatching.

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 photographers

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Mana Pools Zimbabwe
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Tarangire Tanzania

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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.