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Lodge · Madikwe Pilanesberg
Etali Safari Lodge
Etali Safari Lodge sits in the 75,000-hectare Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West Province, a malaria-free Big Five wilderness on the Botswana border. Suites face a private waterhole, twice-daily game drives are led by resident guides and trackers, and the kitchen has run a dedicated Kosher operation for two decades.
From R 11 000 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Madikwe Pilanesberg
Etali Safari Lodge
Etali Safari Lodge sits in the 75,000-hectare Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West Province, a malaria-free Big Five wilderness on the Botswana border. Suites face a private waterhole, twice-daily game drives are led by resident guides and trackers, and the kitchen has run a dedicated Kosher operation for two decades.
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About the lodge
An overview of Etali Safari Lodge.
Etali Safari Lodge sits in the 75,000-hectare Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West Province, a malaria-free Big Five wilderness on the Botswana border. Suites face a private waterhole, twice-daily game drives are led by resident guides and trackers, and the kitchen has run a dedicated Kosher operation for two decades.
Highlights
- Big Five game drives in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve
- Private heated plunge pool and extra-long king bed in every suite
- Waterhole positioned directly in front of the lodge for close sightings from your suite
- Long-established Kosher kitchen catering to all dietary requirements
- Pair with Etali Beach Villa for a bush-and-beach combination
You Should Know
- Children under 6 are not permitted on standard game drives; private vehicles, bumble drives and baby-sitting (R750 per day) are offered instead
- Waterhole-view suite 5 is reserved for elderly or guests with reduced mobility; suites 6 and 7 cannot be pre-booked
- Single guest surcharge is 30% of the per-person rate
- Conservation, gate and airstrip fees are payable in addition to the rate
- Three nights recommended to do Madikwe's wildlife justice
The Details
Location
Madikwe Game Reserve stretches across roughly 185,000 acres of bushveld on the Botswana border in South Africa's North West Province. It is malaria-free and home to the Big Five along with wild dog and cheetah. Most guests arrive via a five-hour road transfer from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, a 45-minute drive from Sir Seretse Khama Airport in Gaborone, or a scheduled flight into Madikwe's Eastern Airstrip, about 20 minutes from the lodge.
Accommodation
Suites are built around extra-long king beds and private heated plunge pools, with several suites positioned for direct views over the waterhole that sits in front of the lodge. High-speed wifi runs through both the suites and the main lodge area.
Dining
The kitchen blends African and international cuisine and caters for all dietary requirements, including gluten-free and Halal. Etali has run a dedicated Kosher kitchen for more than 20 years, with chefs shopping weekly to meet guest requirements; a Kosher surcharge of R750 per person per day applies.
Game Drives
Two game drives run each day in open vehicles with a guide and tracker, exploring Madikwe in search of the Big Five. Guests with children under 6, or those who want full flexibility over timing, can book a private vehicle with private guide and tracker for R8,000 per day. Mid-morning bumble drives are available for younger children.
Wellness Centre
The wellness centre includes a gym and steam room, both included in the rate. A complimentary 30-minute spa treatment is included for guests aged 14 and over, with further treatments bookable for an additional charge.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a suite with extra-long king bed and private heated plunge pool
- All meals
- House wines and local beers
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Two game drives per day
- One 30-minute spa treatment per stay (guests aged 14+)
- Use of the gym and steam room
- Laundry
- High-speed wifi in the suites and main lodge
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Low season
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - Accommodation, meals, house wines & local beers, non-alcoholic beverages, 2 game drive drives per day and 30-minute spa treatment
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 11 000
per person · night · normally R 18 500
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Last-minute offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Last minute
Book 3 months before travelling and receive up to 30% discount on your stay.
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"Lynn Bowers and Clarisha Horne were incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the booking process. We were looking for a safari on a fairly short timeline, and they were able to quickly understand what we were looking for and help us find an option that was a great fit. They was very attentive, patient, and willing to assist with all the details to help make sure everything is set up for a wonderful trip. We really appreciated how easy she made the planning and booking process, especially given that we booked everything in less than a week! We’re looking forward to our safari and are very grateful to Lynn and Clarisha for all her help getting everything arranged. Highly recommend working with them if you’re planning a safari!"
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