Mr & Mrs Smith

Etali Safari Lodge

North West Province, South Africa

Set in the pristine bushveld of the Madikwe Game Reserve, and offering one of the world's greatest wildlife adventures, the Etali Safari Lodge also provides the very utmost in luxury and style. All suites have indoor and outdoor showers, air-con, fireplaces, a complimentary minibar and a private deck with heated whirlpool.

Need to know

• Rooms Eight luxury suites.
• Rates Double rooms from $1356.65 (ZAR10,407), excluding tax at 14 per cent.
• More details Rates include meals, most drinks, two daily game drives and safari walks.
• Facilities All suites have indoor and outdoor showers, air-con, fireplaces, a complimentary minibar and a private deck with heated whirlpool (from which elephants occasionally drink).
• Poolside There is a main pool with sunloungers, and a wellness centre offering massage and beauty treatments. In-room massage is also available.
• Check-out 11am.
• Children The lodge is not suitable for under-12s but do check – exceptions are occasionally made. An extra bed in the room costs from R1,300. Babysitters can be arranged for R150 a day. More...
• Also There is a 'bush gym' and a library. Private game drives can be arranged for the day and cost R1,500 a vehicle. Air and road transfers from Johannesburg, Sun City and Gabaronne can be arranged with prior notice.

Food and drink at Etali Safari Lodge

• Hotel restaurant

  African cuisine with Asian influences is served in the dining room or on the deck. It's also possible to dine out in the bush or in a traditional Tswana tribal kraal.

• Dress code

  Relaxed and casual.

• Top table

  Out in the bush by lantern-light.

• Last orders

  Flexible, but don't forget the early starts.

• Hotel bar

  Guests can enjoy drinks wherever they please. All soft drinks, house wines and beers are included in the room price.

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