4-Day Madikwe Luxury Etali Safari Lodge

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

Johannesburg to Madikwe

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 long 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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning & Sunset 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. After high tea on the lodge’s main deck, a 3-hour long afternoon safari starts at 16:00 16:30.

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:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Madikwe to Johannesburg

Your 3-hour morning safari starts just before dawn to watch the sun rise while looking for wildlife. Mid-way through your safari, you will stop for morning coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks.

Back at the lodge a fresh breakfast awaits, after which you will pack and depart on the journey back to the city.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

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