5-Day Luxury Madikwe Etali Safari Lodge

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Etali Lodge Arrival

You will be picked up from your preferred location in either Johannesburg or Pretoria in a comfortable vehicle for a private transfer to Etali, a drive of about 4.5 – 5 hours, to arrive in time for lunch. After a short rest and high tea on the lodge’s main deck, your 3-hour lon afternoon safari starts at 16:00 (in winter) or 16:30 (in summer). During the drive you will stop for drinks and snacks while watching the sunset. After sundowners, the drive continues into the night for you to experience nocturnal animals by spotlight. Upon your return to the lodge, dinner is served under the stars and your bed beckons.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

Wildlife in Madikwe GR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

Accommodation:

Etali Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

3-hour Morning Sunrise Safari

Your 3-hour morning safaris start at 06:00 in winter and 05:30 in summer. Watch the sun rise while searching for wildlife and stop for morning coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks mid-way through your safari. Back at the lodge breakfast awaits, after which you can relax at the pool or be spoiled at the wellness centre until lunch is served. Alternatively, you can do a guided bush walk at a comfortable pace. Walks are usually done after breakfast, for as long or short as the group would like. Walks are available to guests over 16 and those 60 and older with a medical certificate. After high tea on the lodge’s main deck, a 3-hour long afternoon safari starts at 16:00 (in winter) or 16:30 (in summer). During the drives you will stop for drinks and snacks to enjoy the sunset. After sundowners, the drives continue into the night in search of nocturnal animals by spotlight. Upon your return to the lodge, dinners are served under the stars and your bed beckons.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Etali Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Madikwe GR

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Final 3-Hour Safari & Farewell

Your 3-hour morning safaris start at 06:00 in winter and 05:30 in summer. Watch the sun rise while searching for wildlife and stop for morning coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks mid-way through your safari. Back at the lodge breakfast awaits, after which you can relax at the pool or be spoiled at the wellness centre until lunch is served. Alternatively, you can do a guided bush walk at a comfortable pace. Walks are usually done after breakfast, for as long or short as the group would like. Walks are available to guests over 16 and those 60 and older with a medical certificate. After high tea on the lodge’s main deck, a 3-hour long afternoon safari starts at 16:00 (in winter) or 16:30 (in summer). During the drives you will stop for drinks and snacks to enjoy the sunset. After sundowners, the drives continue into the night in search of nocturnal animals by spotlight. Upon your return to the lodge, dinners are served under the stars and your bed beckons.

Main Destination:

Madikwe Game Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.