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Buffalo Ridge

Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is a community run lodge on the Madikwe Game Reserve, and it sits on a ridge overlooking the Madikwe plains the inselbergs of Madikwe’s Western section. The lodge has eight suits each with its own private viewing deck, decorated in natural colours and textures, giving a very luxurious experience.

Madikwe is home to a huge variety of flora and fauna including both black and white rhino, lion, buffalo, elephant, cheetah, leopard and wild dog. From Buffalo Ridge guests can go out on day and night drives as well as excellent walking safaris.

The central lodge sits on the slopes of a hill across a ravine, separating it from the chalets. Each of the chalets is positioned on the ridge with expansive views to the north. Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is situated on the Tweedepoort Ridge overlooking the plains and inselbergs of the western section of Madikwe Game Reserve.

The main lodge is spectacularly located on two tiers of the ridge, accessed via a wooden bridge that crosses a ravine surrounded by rock figs. Each of the living areas has its own character, mood and style providing guests with a choice of breathtaking views and tranquil spaces. The lodge has reception, dining, lounge, upper and lower deck and swimming pool areas.

Open vehicle game drives, walks, tracking, stargazing, bush dining, birding, botany interests. Madikwe 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 walking and 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.

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