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Safaris and Wildlife

Rhino at Kwa Madwala
 
Warthog
Female Nyala
Kwa Madwala ranger with tortoise
Crocodile close-up

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Located in lowveld bush to the south of Kruger National Park, this 4000 hectare conservancy is home to a vast array of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. The reserve is a mixture of lowveld savannah and thick bushveld making for a highly varied biome. Through hard work and perseverance, Kwa Madwala today boasts a hugely diverse variety of wildlife, both big and small. We take pleasure in showing you not only the big 5 of course, but also in highlighting the unusual, the small and the rare.

Kwa Madwala has an innovative approach to game viewing experiences and offers more than the usual four wheel game drives. Why not try an exhilarating aerial safari flight by Microlight aircraft, flying low over the bush and up to the Crocodile River on the southern border of Kruger. See the African bush and wildlife from a totally different perspective. Or get really close to nature and experience the thrill of an Elephant Back Safari across the reserve. Ranger led daily bush walks are very popular with guests and are a great way to get up close and learn more about the flora and fauna.

For those with time on their hands, Kwa Madwala also offers a 7 day "behind the scenes" conservation experiences where participants get to see and better understand the work of the rangers and reserve as a whole.To date a total of 223 bird species including 7 different eagle varieties and numerous kestrels, hawks and kites have been recorded. Kwa Madwala is home to the rare and elusive Bat Hawk which preys on the two bat colonies found on the reserve. The Bat Hawk is crupuscular and only seen in the early morning or late afternoon / early evening.

Regrettably the buffalo herd at Kwa Madwala contracted bovine TB and in accordance with government measures have been culled. This is in line with government policy designed to eradicate the disease in South Africa. It is very much hoped to have clean buffalo back on the reserve by early 2007.

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