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Madikwe malaria-free safari with kids
North West Province, South Africa
A Big Five reserve with no malaria, five hours from Johannesburg. Lodges include all meals and two guided game drives a day.
Best for young kids. Several lodges run kids' programs and accept all ages. Many give a large child discount.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,920 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $5,830 |
| Luxury (5★) | $15,160 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprGood
- MayBest
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecOff
Top attractions in North West Province
- Madikwe Game ReserveBig Five, malaria-free
- Pilanesberg National ParkVolcanic crater reserve
- Sun City & Valley of WavesWater park resort
- Apartheid MuseumJohannesburg
- Cradle of HumankindSterkfontein Caves
- Mandela HouseVilakazi Street, Soweto
- Constitution HillJohannesburg
Where to eat in North West Province
- Lodge boma dinners$$$Included at most lodges
- The Grillhouse$$Rosebank steaks
- Marble$$$Live-fire cooking
- Sakhumzi$$Soweto
- Nando's$The original peri-peri chicken
Things to do
- Morning and evening game drivesIncluded
- Kids' safari programsOffered at family lodges
- StargazingVery dark skies
- Valley of Waves daySun City
- Hot-air balloonMagaliesberg
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