Three things you have to see at Madikwe Game Reserve

What to do at Madikwe Game Reserve. Photo: SA Tourism / flickr

Besides enjoying the splendor of the African bush, there are lots of things to do at Madikwe Game Reserve and its surrounds. Here are a few to check out…

Cultural Safaris at Madikwe

Why you should experience it: Take a trip to one of the African villages surrounding the Madikwe Game Reserve to experience true African life and culture. Have significant interactions with the people of the local community and learn about their challenges, history and culture in a meaningful way.

How much does it cost: Enquire at your lodge for prices and arrangements.

Visit a cultural village near Madikwe. Photo: South African Tourism / flickr

Groot Marico

Why you should visit: While it’s about 120km from the Madikwe Park, history buffs should plan to make the detour to the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town of Groot Marico. Nestled along the banks of the Marico River, the town has a famous literary association. The sleepy town is the backdrop for many of South African writer, Herman Charles Bosman’s, short stories.

The HC Bosman Living Museum was recreated to look exactly like the school in which the famous author taught in 1926 and gives a fascinating insight into his life, the town and its surroundings.

How to get there: The town lies just off the N4, between the towns of Swartruggens and Zeerust, en route to Botswana.

Groot Marico is a must visit. Photo: South African Tourism / flickr

Stargazing

Why you should experience it: There are few things more stunning than the African bush night sky set ablaze with sparkling stars. At Madikwe, guests can opt to take a stargazing night drive to witness incredile constellations and clusters that form part of the solar system.

How much does cost: Enquire at your lodge for prices and arrangements.

The stars certainly come out to play at Madikwe. Photo: Ryan Jacobson / unsplash

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.