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Madikwe Game Reserve

A malaria-free reserve with family-suite lodges and kid-focused ranger programs makes safari logistics simple for first-timers.

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Why Madikwe Should Be Your Family's First African Safari

Malaria-free, low-vehicle-density and a 3.5-hour drive from Johannesburg, Madikwe Game Reserve is built for a family's first safari — here's exactly how to plan it.

Sarah Chen