Out of the heart of the spectacular and game rich Madikwe Game Reserve, surrounded by pristine African bushveld, the exclusive Etali Safari Lodge rises to meet you with lavish hospitality and luxury. The Madikwe Game Reserve is located in South Africa’s North West Province, easily accessible either by plane or by road from Johannesburg, Pretoria and the Sun City Resort.
Set in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, Etali offers prolific hospitality, privacy and impeccable personal attention. Etali's accommodation comprises of eight double thatched luxury suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The suites each have a private deck with a spectacular view of the surrounding bush, and are also fitted with a heated whirlpool.
Built in harmony with nature under the vibrant African sun, the 5 star Etali Game Lodge is an exclusive, intimate haven, where body and soul are rejuvenated in surroundings created by people who understand luxury. Etali, meaning 'a new beginning' respects the privacy of guests while offering impeccable personal attention
It is in the same theme as the main lodge, a little bit smaller without outside showers.The rooms are back to back with a connecting deck and one plunge pool shared between the two.
Etali's delectable cuisine is a contemporary fusion of traditional African with an Asian twist - a re-invention of gourmet dining in the bush. Etali has been named in the 100 best restaurants in South Africa under the lodge section. Offering fine dining as well as traditional meals in the 'lesaka' (traditional Tswana kraal next to the water hole) as well as bush breakfasts, dinners or a picnic, they cater for any dietary needs.
The Madikwe Plains offers sightings of Africa's Big Five including the endangered black rhino, the African wild dog - known as the world's most endangered canine, cheetah, giraffe and many other glorious species.
The Wellness Centre offers guests a choice of relaxing in its tranquillity while being treated to fantastic therapies and a wide range of treatments using products from the area containing marula, rooibos tea, aloe vera and African Potato. Otherwise guests can indulge in a massage on the private deck of the suite, while watching the sun set over the magnificent rich red soil planes of Madikwe.
Every day in the untamed African bush brings a new experience on exciting game safaris. Enjoy the exciting unpredictability of an early-morning game drive with a professional ranger whose eyes will spot memorable moments ...a leopard sitting on a rock licking his paws ...the black rhino with attitude ...the watchful elephant, bigger than you ever imagined ...a pride of lions relaxing in the shade ...grazing zebras forming patterns in the grass ...the wild dogs in their den ...giraffes, the lookout towers of the bush. The Madikwe Game Reserve has a vast diversity of birds with over 300 species recorded so. If you prefer, a sunset game drive is the best time to enjoy rush hour at the water hole.
Experienced rangers working with trackers to find game and who are also qualified to offer you a walk should you wish to do that. Etali have an established infrastructure that will provide back up in case of any power failure with Safe T paramedics on call 24 hours of the day.
There are scheduled flights with Federal Air from ORT (Oliver Thambo International Airport - Johannesburg) to the Madikwe Game Reserve. The flights depart ORT at 10h00 or 13h00 and flight time is approximately 55 minutes. On return, flights depart the Madikwe Game Reserve to ORT at 11h30 or 14h30.
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