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Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve

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‘Starlit skies, memories to last a lifetime’

Surrounded by imposing Inselbergs located over two tiers of a mountain ridge and accessed via a wooden bridge traversing a rock fig populated ravine, the dramatic entrance of Buffalo Ridge is quite special. That impressive tone is carried through to the property which simply oozes charm and revels in difference. Chalet Suites here are intimate, cosy and yet traditional, the perfect base for a safari holiday where experiences with nature will delight all who venture here.   


‘Owned by a local rural community, this traditional lodge manages to encapsulate everything wonderful about the ‘safari experience’ whilst providing great comfort and privacy to its guests’

The lodge has 8 Suites all feature a high degree of privacy and seclusion along with:

• Thatched roof
• Private viewing deck
• Sliding doors separating each room
• Bathroom with shower

• Swimming pool
• Guest lounge

Rates include all meals, teas and coffees, game drives and return transfer to Madikwe Air Strip.

• Situated on the Tweedeport Ridge overlooking the plains and inselbergs of the Madikwe Game Reserve bordering Botswana
• Gaberone: 20 km
• Surrounding area is a blend of bushveld and thornveld
• Open vehicle safaris ( see Special Features )
• Johannesburg: 4 hr drive

Safaris: Madikwe Game Reserve is home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, including both the black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. The lodge is a superb open vehicle safari destination where guests are accompanied by well-trained and informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters whilst on safari.

Things to bring: Walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, sun block, cameras, binoculars, light clothing and bathing suit in summer and warm clothing and jackets in winter.
Climate: Summer - October to March
Rainy season with hot days and warm nights. Temperatures 25°C - 40°C.
Winter - April to September
Dry season with generally warm days and cold nights. Temperatures 0°C - 25°C.

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