WELCOME TO

BUFFALO RIDGE SAFARI LODGE

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE – SOUTH AFRICA

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge has reopened. After a complete refurbishment, we are thrilled to welcome guests to the newly reimagined Buffalo Ridge.

Our transformation includes redesigned guest suites, elevated dining spaces, a refreshed main lodge, and a reimagined boma — all crafted to offer an even more memorable safari experience in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve.

A new chapter begins. We look forward to sharing it with you.

LUXURY

ACCOMMODATION

The spacious Luxury Suites each accommodate two guests in either king or twin configurations. Every suite features a generously appointed en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and a private viewing deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness.

Each suite also offers an enhanced in-room beverage selection, including a coffee machine and a fully stocked minibar for added comfort and convenience.

Two of the Luxury Suites are family-friendly and can accommodate up to two rollaway beds, making them ideal for families with children under the age of 12. These suites comfortably sleep up to four guests and feature the same facilities and amenities as the standard Luxury Suites.

AUTHENTIC

EXPERIENCES

A stay in Madikwe Game Reserve is about more than spotting the Big Five. Early mornings begin with game drives across vast plains and rocky hillsides, where elephants wander, wild dogs move in packs, and birdlife thrives. Evenings bring a different kind of magic as lantern-lit bomas and open decks create the perfect setting for memorable dining.

From intimate dinners under the stars to shared meals that highlight local flavors and community heritage, every experience feels connected to the land.

Here, adventure and relaxation flow together. The thrill of discovery on safari, the quiet of nature at rest, and the warmth of gathering around the table combine to create lasting memories that are as authentic as Madikwe itself.

ABOUT

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge operates within the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. This highly-acclaimed conservation area lies within South Africa’s North West Province, close to the Botswana border, and is twenty kilometres from Gaborone.

Geographically, enormous volcanic intrusions known as Inselbergs are prominent throughout the area and create a spectacular backdrop to the Reserve. The Dwarsberg Mountains lie to the south and the Marico River to the east.

The area is a transitional region between lowveld bushveld and the Kalahari thornveld. Consequently, these varying habitats from open plain grasslands, to woodlands, rocky outcrops and seasonal wetlands host an incredible diversity of fauna and flora including the Big 5 and numerous other wildlife and bird species that thrive and survive within the reserve.