Information on Madikwe, North West, South Africa

Madikwe is a malaria free area situated in the North West Province. It is located along the Botswana border. Madikwe lies within a transition region between the Kalahari thornveld and lowveld bushveld. As a result the area is host to an incredible diversity of species from both ecosystems. Geographically the region has enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs, which are prominent throughout. Madikwe is home to a tremendous variety of fauna and flora, including the white and black rhino, buffalo, wild dog, elephant, lion, leopard and cheetah.

Madikwe is regarded as one of the finest conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, including elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, both black and white rhino along with almost all the plains antelope species. A special feature of Madikwe lies in its unique position, a transition zone on the edges of the Kalahari, where a number of rare species occur naturally. The climate is usually mild to hot, but winter nights can be cold.