Tours and Safaris to North West Province
North West Province is home to two malaria-free Big Five safari destinations close to Johannesburg — Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve — as well as a conservation-focused wildlife volunteer programme in the Kalahari. Safaris here typically focus on lodge-based stays in one of these reserves or participation in hands-on conservation programmes.
First-time visitors, families seeking malaria-free safaris, and travellers combining wildlife with time in Johannesburg should consider:
- Lodge-based safaris in Pilanesberg National Park, an accessible Big Five reserve set inside an ancient volcanic crater
- Private lodge safaris in Madikwe Game Reserve, known for excellent wildlife viewing and family-friendly safari lodges
Travellers interested in wildlife conservation — and those looking for a different kind of safari experience beyond traditional lodge-based stays — should consider our wildlife volunteer safari in a private Kalahari reserve, where guests assist researchers and conservation teams with fieldwork.
Customising your safari
Dates and participation in conservation activities follow the programme schedule, but travel arrangements before or after the volunteer safari can be adapted to suit your travel plans.
Below is our wildlife volunteer safari in North West Province.
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7 Day Wildlife Volunteer Safari in the Kalahari
Escape the crowds and join a wildlife volunteer safari in one of South Africa's largest and most remote private game reserves. Located deep in the malaria-free Kalahari, this one-week eco-safari is a rare opportunity to take part in real conservation work—tracking endangered species, assisting with wildlife monitoring, and learning from qualified rangers and researchers. With no public tourism, this is an authentic, immersive safari experience with purpose.
