A safari holiday is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And South Africa with its unparalleled landscape, wildlife and the promise ofthe Big 5 offer a gaming experience unlike any other. Now with even better infrastructure, some luxurious resorts and lodges, and an array of experiences, South Africa promises to put together some of the world’s best safaris.The Madikwe Game Reserve is South Africa’s fifth-largest game reserve and includes an array of wildlife from sable, kudu, lion, leopard to the famous African wild-dogs. You can explore this beautiful terrain on expert-led game drives and bush walks. As you might already know, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few malaria-free reserves in South Africa, located along the Botswana border and lying between a transition area. That between the Lowveld bushveld and the Kalahari thornveld. But where should you stay when you are in Madikwe Game Reserve? Our recommendation is the Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge. You can imagine the diversity of species from both the ecosystems. Historically, this region had vast volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, which create one of the most spectacular backdrops that you can witness at Madikwe.
Community-based Safari Lodge
What’s unique about Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge? After all, Madikwe is famous for its five star rated lodges with the finest luxury and service.But Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is the first wholly-owned, community-based Safari Lodge to be developed in South Africa. What exactly does that mean? Basically, the lodge is an eco-tourism partnership between North-West Parks, the Balete Ba Lekgophung Community and their operator The Nature Workshop. This community has a 45-year long lease to operate the commercial lodge with traversing access across the reserve. It’s a unique concept in South Africa as the lodge ownership is with the community and benefits and profits accrue back to the people themselves.
Amenities at Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
It’s a luxurious 16-bed facility designed by Nick Plewman who is a renowned lodge designer. The lodge
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