Find out more For more practical information about travel in Madikwe & the North, please seeour website.www.audleytravel.com/southafricaInteractive maps and features, further suggested itineraries,accommodation, climate informationand articles written by our specialists.Discuss your plans with our SouthAfrica specialists 01993 838 550?Madikwe Game ReserveTucked away in the far northern reaches of thecountry, on the border with Botswana, isMadikwe Game Reserve, encompassing animpressive 75,000 hectares. Established in 1991, it was the site of one of Africa's largest ever gamerelocation programmes, where some 8,000animals were moved into the reserve. Today thewildlife is well habituated and includes rhino,leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and mostsignificantly wild dog. Madikwe is one of the bestplaces in South Africa to witness these rarepredators, which are famed for their huntingtechniques. The terrain is quite unique; vastsavannah plains dotted with rocky kopjes stretchendlessly to the horizon, offering a contrast to the dense bush found in other safari destinationsin the country. MADIKWESAFARILODGEThis delightful safari lodge occupies a superbposition in the northeast of Madikwe, with viewsof the Dwarsberg Hills in the distance. There are20 suites, spread across three exclusive camps,creating a small lodge experience. Two of thecamps are family friendly, welcoming children of all ages. Each spacious suite is decorated in warmearthy tones, with thatched roof, fireplace andsitting area. French doors lead onto a balconywith sunloungers and a private plunge pool. Themain areas have plenty of comfortable chairs andfireplaces and all boast views of the Marico Riverweaving across the plains. PretoriaThis vibrant university city is South Africa's capital and is smaller than nearby Johannesburg.The Union Buildings are a fine example of colonialarchitecture and are the centre of government.The city is also the starting point for luxury railjourneys on Rovos Rail and Blue Train. Madikwe & the North51JohannesburgWhilst most visitors fly in and out ofJohannesburg without stopping, some itinerariesrequire an overnight stop due to timings. If youhave time to spare before you move on, the cityoffers several areas of interest to visitors and we can arrange a guided tour to include these.One example is the Apartheid Museum, anexperience which is informative, humbling andengaging. Displays of photographs, film and textslead through the precursors to the years ofsegregation, accounts of life during apartheid, and the historic release from prison of NelsonMandela. Another option is a guided tour of thetownship of Soweto which surroundsJohannesburg, perhaps stopping in a shebeen(bar) to sample a locally brewed beer.Audley in Madikwe & the NorthGame drives in the Madikwe Game Reservetraverse vast open plains, exploring theshadows of the kopjes for leopard, or packsof wild dogs hunting antelope. The vastnessof the reserve and variation in the terrainmakes Madikwe quite distinctive. The guidesat our chosen lodges know the area insideout, ensuring you have the best chance ofseeing the majority of the wildlife on offerhere. Visitors spending time in the cities ofJohannesburg and Pretoria can enjoy somesuperb restaurants and interesting museums.Pretoria is the prettier of the two cities, withjacaranda-lined streets, pretty parks and theSouth African government headquarters.PracticalitiesJohannesburg is the main hub forinternational flights in and out of SouthAfrica, so access to this region is simple. The Madikwe Game Reserve is easilyaccessed by light aircraft flight right into thereserve. From here you are just a game drive away from your accommodation.Alternatively we can arrange a road transferfor those wishing to experience more of thecountry. Madikwe has a subtropical climate.Its winters (June-September) are fairly drymaking it a particularly good choice duringthese months.AccommodationAccommodation in Madikwe Game Reserveincludes a choice of safari lodges. We havebeen working with these for years, and canassure you of excellent guides, comfortableaccommodation and stunning views. InJohannesburg and Pretoria you can chooseanything from a city hotel to a boutiqueproperty in the suburbs.Elephant drinking, Madikwe Game ReserveSpringbok, Madikwe Game ReserveApartheid Museum, Johannesburg

Travel Beyond South AfricaWhilst South Africa offers awealth of different experiences,it is easy to combine it with anotherdestination elsewhere in Africa.Johannesburg has excellent flightconnections to many parts of thecontinent as well as Indian Oceanislands. You may wish to travel on toa beautiful beach destination inMozambique or Mauritius, or goisland hopping in the Seychelles. Or perhaps you have always dreamedof seeing the Victoria Falls. Theneighbouring countries of Botswana,Namibia and Zambia are all withineasy reach, and offer contrastinglandscapes and wildlife experiences to those of South Africa. We havehighlighted a few of these destinationsover the next pages to give you a tasteof what they have to offer.Isobel, Santa Carolina and Magaruque are unspoiltand home to green coucals and white samangomonkeys which leap through verdant vegetation.The ease of access makes this area a fantasticadd-on to a holiday in South Africa with dailyflights from Johannesburg to the southerngateway of Vilanculos. These flights also stop inthe Kruger three times per week. On landing, aboat or small aircraft will whisk you away to yourtropical island where you can spend your dayssoaking up the sun, snorkelling in the warm IndianOcean and enjoying a cool drink as the sun sets. The Quirimbas ArchipelagoThe Quirimbas Archipelago is ideal for islandhopping, with 32 coral islands includingMedjumbe, Matemo, Vamizi and Ibo which haveMozambiqueClusters of paradise islands, turquoise waters and remote national parks make up thisremarkable country. Mozambique has been afavourite of the Audley team for years and itswild beauty is slowly gaining the recognition itdeserves. The coast is fringed with endless milesof white sand, some of which is accessible only by dhow. Offshore are several idyllic archipelagos,Quirimba to the north, and Bazaruto to thesouth. Most islands have just one resort, so youwill only share your particular stretch of beachwith turtle tracks.Inland, there are two main wildlife areas -theNiassa Reserve in the north, bordering Tanzania,and Gorongosa National Park in the centre.Although there is not the concentration of biggame here that you'll find elsewhere in Africa,both offer a fantastic wilderness experience andwalking safaris.The Bazaruto ArchipelagoThe Bazaruto Archipelago is made up of anumber of small islands and is the most accessiblearea from South Africa. Benguerra and Bazarutohave accommodation, whilst the islands of Santa52accommodation. The others are home to nestingturtles and seabirds. As well as pristine islands,remote sandbanks and superb snorkelling, thepeople living on these islands are friendly andwelcoming. From the local ladies with white-painted faces, to Ibo Island's Catholic churchdating back around 500 years, there is far moreto see here than beautiful beaches alone. Wherever you choose to stay you can be sure of powder-soft shores, colourful coral reefs andsome superb seafood. We have a team ofMozambique specialists who have travelledextensively around the country, both inland andthroughout the islands. They will be glad to helpyou plan your journey here and advise on howthis will combine with your South Africa trip. Lady in the Quirimbas Archipelago, MozambiqueDhow sailing off MozambiqueBazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique