Lodges that lie in the central and eastern region of Madikwe are accessed via the Abjaterskop Gate, while most of the lodges in the western part of the reserve are accessed by the Wonderboom Gate.
► Entrances to the Madikwe Game Reserve
- Abjaterskop Gate
- Wonderboom Gate
- Tau Gate
- Derdepoort Gate
- Motledi Gate
Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send directions to your lodge.
- From Johannesburg head north on the N1 towards the N4 Toll Road.
- Take the N4 Toll Road north-west towards Rustenburg, Swartruggens, Groot Marico, and Zeerust.
- Once in Zeerust turn right at the second stop street into President Street. There you’ll see a signpost on the left marked “Madikwe Game Reserve/Gaborone” and a First National Bank on the corner to your right.
- Follow the R49 towards the reserve for approximately 97km.
- The first entrance to the reserve is Abjaterskop Gate.
- The second entrance to the reserve is the Wonderboom Gate exactly 7km on from the first gate.
► Distances
- Gaborone Airport (Botswana) - Madikwe 28km (1-2 hours)
- Johannesburg - Madikwe 360km - (4-6 hours)
- Pretoria - Madikwe 400km (4-5 gours)
- Zeerust - Madikwe 100km (1 hour)
► Day Safaris
There is an executive daily air shuttle service available between Johannesburg International Airport and Madikwe Game Reserve. The service departs from the Federal Air Executive Lounge at Johannesburg International Airport and operates the latest model Cessna Grand Caravans as well as twin-engine piston aircraft.
► Chauffeur Drive
- Transfers can be arranged at an additional cost and are provided by our preferred suppliers.
- Quotes are offered on request.
- Transfers costs range from 4 000.00 – 6 000.00 ZAR one way, subject to the number of guests in the party, the pick-up point, and availability of a driver.
- Transfers and accommodation costs are payable upfront.
► Cancellation Policy
- 14 – 8 days: 50%
- 7 – 4 days: 75%
- 3 days – day of travel: 100%
- Executive Meet and Greet will be available at an additional charge
Most visitors to South Africa fly into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The easiest way to get to Madikwe Game Reserve is to fly from Johannesburg. The flight takes about 1 hour.
It is also possible to rent a car and drive to the reserve, which is situated adjacent to the Botswana border about 360km/223mi from Johannesburg. The trip takes about 4½ hours*.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), and what tickets would cost.
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Domestic Flights
In most cases, your tour operator will book domestic flights as part of your tour package. Federal Airlines offers a shuttle service to Madikwe Game Reserve.
Domestic flights can be booked with the following carriers:
SA Airlink (Flies to many towns and Kruger)
Fly Safair (Flies to major centers)
CemAir (Flies to major centers and some tourist centers)
Federal Airlines (Flies to safari parks)
