Etali Safari Lodge | Madikwe Game Reserve

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to Availability

01 January - 31 December 2024
8 Suite - Per Person Per Night Sharing	Children 6-15 yrs sharing with parents	Children<5 years sharing with parents
R15 000	R10 500	R4 500
Rate bookable 5 weeks befor travel 2024
Per Person Per Night Sharing	Children 6-15 yrs	Children<5 years
R7 500	R5 250	R2 250
01 January - 31 December 2025
8 Suite - Per Person Per Night Sharing	Children 6-15 yrs sharing with parents	Children<5 years sharing with parents
R14 850	R10 660	R4 450
Rate bookable 5 weeks befor travel 2025
Per Person Per Night Sharing	Children 6-15 yrs	Children<5 years
R7 470	R5 230	R2 240

Conditons:

• All rates are per person per night and are given in South African rands and include VAT.
• Rates may be subject to change. Confirmed bookings will be honoured at the agreed rate.
• Waterhole view suite 5 is reserved for the elderly and disabled guests. Waterhole view suites 6 and 7 cannot be pre-booked.
• Children under the age of 6 are not permited on normal game drives unless a private vehicle is booked. Otherwise, we offer “bumble” drives and baby-sitting services.

INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:

• Accommodaton & meals
• House wines, local beers and non-alcoholic beverages
• 2 game drives per day
• Use of the gym and steam room
• Laundry
• Free wifi-access

EXCLUSIVE:

• Curio purchases
• Spa treatments
• Baby-sitting services (R750/day)
• Gratuites
• Conservaton contribution
• Gate fees
• Airstrip fees
  

*These fees are not set by us and are subject to change

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to Availability

SADC SPECIAL

01 January - 30 June 2025 Rate bookable 6 weeks advance
Adults	Children 6-15 yrs sharing with parents	Children<5 years sharing with parents
R7 200	R5 040	R2 160

Conditons:

• Rates are given in South African rands and include VAT.
• Rates are per person per night sharing. Single guest surcharge is 30% of the rate.
• Rates are offered only to SADC residents or long-term SADC visa holders.
• Minimum 2 nights’ stay.
• Special is valid from 01 January 2025 – 30 June 2025 and includes public holidays. 
• Waterhole-view suites cannot be pre-booked.
• Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on normal game drives unless a private vehicle is booked.
• We offer “bumble” drives and baby-sitting services.

INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:

• Accommodaton & meals
• House wines, local beers and non-alcoholic beverages
• 2 game drives per day
• Use of the gym and steam room
• Laundry
• Free wifi-access

EXCLUSIVE:

• Curio purchases
• Spa treatments
• Bush walks
• Baby-sitting services (R750/day)
• Gratuites
• Conservaton contribution
• Gate fees
• Airstrip fees
  

*These fees are not set by us and are subject to change

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The map below indicates 3 alternative routes to Etali Safari Lodge:
From OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa
Red Route 5h30m: The Suggested, for vehicles with low ground clearance.
Blue Route 4h00m: An alternate route, includes 30km of poor gravel road just before entering the reserve.
From Gaborone, Botswana
Green Route 1h50m: The primary route used

Red Route

0 km - From O.R. Thambo Airport, take the R21 North towards Pretoria, making certain to take the turn-off for the N1 North.

58.6 km - From the N1 take the turn-off for the N4 towards Rustenberg. Continue on past Swartruggens and Groot Marico into Zeerust. The distance to Zeerust is approx. 236 km 

It is advisable to refuel in Zeerust. There is no fuel available inside the reserve. Please contact the lodge upon passing Zeerust.
Lodge Contact Number: 0871514310

295 km - Once in Zeerust pass the Total garage and Wimpy on your left hand side. At the fourth intersection there is a sign towards the Madikwe Game Reserve and Gaberone. Turn right here into President street. Follow the R49 towards Madikwe for approximately 97 km to the Abjaterskop Gate entrance of the park (on the right).

386 km - Abjaterskop Gate. At the gate they will ask you which lodge you are going to. They will contact Etali Safari Lodge,and issue you with a gate permit. You can then proceed to drive to the lodge through the game reserve. Please adhere to the speed limit of 40km and look out for animals (they always have the right of way). Drive for 11.2 km.

397 km – Turn left at the sign indicating direction Derdepoort. Drive for 2km

399 km – Turn right on tar road (the only tar road that turns to the right). Drive for 1km

400 km – Turn left onto a tar road (the only tar road that turns to the left). Drive 560m.

400.6 km – Turn right onto a tar road direction Derdepoort. Drive 13.1 km. 

412.8 km - Look out for a sign on the right hand side of the road with the direction to Etali Safari Lodge. Turn left towards Etali Safari Lodge (from here you will find signs pointing to Etali Safari Lodge) Drive for 4km.

416.8 km - Look for sign on the right hand side (grey structure with Etali signage) and turn right. Drive for 1.2 km and turn left at sign that indicates RECEPTION. Drive up the hill to the turning circle.

WELCOME TO ETALI SAFARI LODGE

Blue Route

0 km - From O.R. Tambo Airport, take the R21 North towards Pretoria, making certain to take the turn-off for the N1 North.

58.6 km - From the N1 take the turn-off for the N4 towards Rustenberg. Drive for 62.4 km.

121 km - Take the turn-off for the R565 towards Sun City.

It is advisable to refuel at the Sun Village, found on the right just past Sun City. There is no fuel available inside the reserve. Please contact the lodge upon passing Sun City.
Lodge Contact Number: +27 871514310

202 km - After passing Sun City continue straight for 5km until you reach a four-way junction, turn right towards Derdepoort. Drive for 8km

210 km - Follow the road for approximately 8 kms and turn left at the sign saying Bapong. From here, follow signs to MADIKWE GAME RESERVE. Make certain to ignoring the signs saying Madikwe Hospital.

246 km - After passing through Mabeskraal at the 4 way junction turn right towards Derdepoort.

271 km - After 26kms you will pass the Dwarsberg Liquor Store and the road will become gravel. Continue straight through Molatedi Village, over the Marico River and straight to the Molatedi Gate entrance of the park.

302 km - Molatedi Gate. At the gate they will ask you which lodge you are going to. They will contact Etali Safari Lodge,and issue you with a gate permit. You can then proceed to drive to the lodge through the game reserve. Please adhere to the speed limit of 40km/h and look out for animals (they always have the right of way).

314 km - Drive for 11.9km from the gate and turn right sign posted Derdepoort. Before the turn the road becomes a narrow tar road (The first tar road that turns right is where you have to turn right)

314.6 km – After driving for approx. 560 meters turn right (on tar) towards Derdepoort gate. After turning right drive for 13.1 km. Keep on the main road and DO NOT turn of at any other intersection.

327.7 km – Look out for a sign on the right hand side of the road with the direction to Etali Safari Lodge. Turn left towards Etali Safari Lodge (from here you will find signs pointing to Etali Safari Lodge) Drive for 4km.

331.7 km – Look for sign on the right hand side (grey structure with Etali signage) and turn right. Drive for 1.2 km and turn left at sign that indicates RECEPTION. Drive up the hill to the turning circle.

WELCOME TO ETALI SAFARI LODGE

Green Route

0 km - Leave Gaberone Heading southwards on Tlokweng road towards Abjaterskop border post.

22.3 km - Abjaterskop border post: Cross the South African border Make certain to have your passport and any other relevant documents with you for the border crossing.

32    km - Abjaterskop Gate. At the gate they will ask you which lodge you are going to. They will contact Etali Safari Lodge,and issue you with a gate permit. You can then proceed to drive to the lodge through the game reserve. Please adhere to the speed limit of 40km and look out for animals (they always have the right of way). Drive for 26.8 km.

58.8 km - Look out for a sign on the right hand side of the road with the direction to Etali Safari Lodge. Turn left towards Etali Safari Lodge (from here you will find signs pointing to Etali Safari Lodge) Drive for 4km.

62.2 km - Look for sign on the right hand side (grey structure with Etali signage) and turn right. Drive for 1.2 km and turn left at sign that indicates RECEPTION. Drive up the hill to the turning circle.

WELCOME TO ETALI SAFARI LODGE

Our spacious and luxurious suites offer a refuge from the stresses of everyday life. Here everything is designed to facilitate a connection to the natural surroundings of the Madikwe Game Reserve. Each free-standing suite comes standard with private game viewing deck, splash pool and outdoor shower along with additional amenities such as air-conditioning,  fireplace and wifi.

Spa & Gym

The Etali Spa offers the perfect space to relax and  be rejuvenated and revitalised! Treatments include massages, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, facials and more. Te adjacent gym and steam room is open for the use of all guests

Luxury Suites & Family Suite

To ensure individual guest attention and privacy Etali offers only 8 luxury suites and one family suite. 3 Luxury suites have direct views of the waterhole at our main lodge. These cannot be pre-booked. Suite 5 is wheelchair accessible, for guests with limited mobility.
Our family suite offers 2 back-to-back rooms with a shared deck and no inter-leading door. The family suite includes all facilities of our luxury suites along with a larger shared deck, swimming pool and private lapa.

Game Experience

We use Toyota Cruisers with bucket seats and canvas roofs, we also make use of trackers enabling our rangers to find their own sightings and use ear pieces to minimize the noise levels on the vehicles. Four vehicles ensure that if a guest would like a private vehicle, we can provide it. All our rangers have been trained to do guided drives or walks. We offer a special star gazing experience and have an astronomer who visits the lodge on a monthly basis to do training with our field guides and if there is a need expressed by guests he comes in at no extra charge.

Wellness Centre

Our wellness centre forms a very important part of our philosophy to allow guests to get connected to their inner self and enjoy the luxury of relaxation. We have three treatment rooms and two permanent therapists allowing guests to relax and feel how good you can feel using different therapies i.e. hot stone massage, aromatherapy or our thlakanya massage.

The Madikwe Game Reserve

Stretching over 75 000 hectares of African bush,  the Madikwe Game Reserve contains a diverse  environment offering the discerning nature lover a great abundance of life.

Wildlife Safaris
With a general game count of over 10 000 animals Madikwe includes 60 species of large mammal and over 400 species of bird. The only question is, what will you experience?

Madikwe is in a semi-arid region straddling South Africa's Savannah and Dessert Biome Areas. The climate and altitude of the area do not support malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquitos.

Winter : May - September
Dry Season
Winters are dry and cool during nights and mornings and temperate during the days. The Etali Waterhole gets more busy as the dry season continues.

Summer : October - April
Wet Season
Summer months are warm with occasional thunderstorms, usually later in the afternoon. Lambing season takes place during December.

The Etali Waterhole

Situated in on the western side of our main lodge, the Etali Waterhole is a popular spot amongst park wildlife. Breakfast, lunch and boma dinners are all served in areas overlooking the waterhole. Guests are also invited to cool down, relax and enjoy an armchair safari poolside, with a cocktail poolside.

History of Madikwe

The Madikwe Game Reserve represents a bold and successful initiative in sustainable eco-tourism. The reserve was developed in the early 1990s when 68 000 hectares of cattle-grazing land on the South African side of the border with Botswana was earmarked for development as a Game Reserve. The formation of the park was realised through conservation partnership of the private sector, local communities and the North West Province Parks Board.

Operation Phoenix

The process of reintroducing wildlife to the area began in 1992 under the codename Operation Phoenix. Starting with entire breeding herds of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, various types of antelope and an undisclosed number of black and white rhino. Later additions included lions & spotted hyena along with rarer predators including African Painted Wolf and Cheetah. Several smaller predators, including leopards, brown hyena and black backed jackal had never been extirpated in the area and now flourished in the safety of the reserve. Currently the population of large mammals in the park exceeds 10000!

Staying at Etali: Luxury Safari Accomodation

To ensure individual guest attention and privacy, Etali offers only eight luxury suites and one family suite.

Our spacious suites are tucked into the granite rock and tamboti trees of the koppies (meaning small hills) on which the lodge is built. Each suite was designed and situated to be set apart for privacy in its own bushveld domain, to immerse guests in the refuge of the bush.

The lodge has a minimalist design, incorporating boulders, trees and other elements from the surrounding hillside. The mix of cool and earthy colours in the decor is peaceful and compliments the beauty of nature. The architectural and design intent was that the suites allow guests to focus on the bush.

Wheelchair Friendly Safari Accomodation

Etali Safari Lodge goes above and beyond to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience for all its guests, including those with limited mobility. One of its standout features is its exceptional wheelchair-friendly design, making it accessible for guests with disabilities.

With wheelchair accessibility in mind, Suite 5 offers spacious and well-adapted facilities to accommodate guests with mobility challenges. At Etali Safari Lodge, everyone can revel in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding wilderness and indulge in a safari adventure, knowing that their needs are expertly catered to with warmth and consideration.

Luxury  Suite Amenities

Each luxury suite is free-standing and has these amenities:

• Extra-long king size bed (can be changed for 2 twin beds if travelling with friends)
• En-suite bathroom with glass-walled shower
• Large private game-viewing deck and splash pool
• Claw foot bathtub
• Air conditioning, ceiling fan & wood-burning fireplace
• Outdoor shower
• Mini-bar, coffee & tea station
• Mini-safe
• Complimentary wifi
• Wheelchair-accessible (Suite 5, which we offer preferentially to guests with limited mobility 

Family Suite Amenities

The family suite offers two back-to-back rooms with an expansive shared deck, swimming pool and private lapa area. Except for an outdoor shower, the family suite has all of the other amenities of the luxury suites. We also offer the option of adding one or two twin beds to our luxury suites.

• Extra-long king size bed (can be changed for 2 twin beds if travelling with friends)
• En-suite bathroom with glass-walled shower
• Large private game-viewing deck and splash pool
• Claw foot bathtub
• Air conditioning, ceiling fan & wood-burning fireplace
• Outdoor shower
• Mini-bar, coffee & tea station
• Mini-safe
• Complimentary wifi

Conditons:

• All rates are per person per night and are given in South African rands and include VAT.
• Rates may be subject to change. Confirmed bookings will be honoured at the agreed rate.
• Waterhole view suite 5 is reserved for the elderly and disabled guests. Waterhole view suites 6 and 7 cannot be pre-booked.
  Children under the age of 6 are not permited on normal game drives unless a private vehicle is booked. Otherwise, we offer “bumble” drives and baby-sitting services.

INCLUDED IN OUR RATES:

• Accommodaton & meals
• House wines, local beers and non-alcoholic beverages
• 2 game drives per day
• Use of the gym and steam room
• Laundry
• Free wifi-access

EXCLUSIVE:

• Curio purchases
• Wellness centre spa treatments
• Gratuites
• Conservaton contribution 
• Gate fees  
• Airstrip fees 
  

*These fees are not set by us and are subject to change

Cancelation Policy

• All cancellations must be in writing
• Cancellations 15 days or more prior to arrival will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee of the total booking value.
• Cancellations 14 days or less prior to arrival will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee of the total booking value.
• A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.
  

Deposit Policy

For all bookings made within 30 days of travel

Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel

A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Bush & Boma Dining

Meals at Etali are served in a variety of dining areas, each with its own distinct character. Our main dining area is a covered deck giving a panoramic view of the Etali Waterhole and surrounding hills. Fresh breakfasts, delicious lunches, afternoon tea, and our multi-course fine dining dinners are served here. We also offer the option of dining inside the beautiful main lodge area.

Or perhaps a romantic dinner on your private deck is appealing? Just say the word and we will arrange it.

Etali has an exclusive site a short distance from the lodge, tucked into the koppies, where we serve bush breakfasts as a special treat.

We also host “boma” dinners at our second deck at ground level, giving you an amazing perspective of the waterhole at night. Our chefs prepare traditional South African meals on the braai (where food is cooked over coals), accompanied by salads, starters, and fresh-baked bread. Dine in our boma, by a roaring fire, under the stars, and see who comes to the waterhole that evening. 

Experience the Wellness Cente & Spa at Etali
The Wellness Center at Etali

The bush relaxes your mind; the Etali Wellness Centre extends that experience to relax your body. Be pampered in the tranquillity of the Wellness Centre. Our massages, hot-stone therapy, body wraps, and facials are performed by professional, qualified therapists. You may also enjoy steam therapy in our sauna and our mini-gym facilities.

Whether you are in need of pure self-indulgence, to detoxify the whole body, or simply relax and unwind from modern urban living, this is where you can feel calm and relief. We offer treatments for both men and women and can arrange for couples’ treatments.

ETALI SAFARI WELLNESS MENU

At Etali Wellness Centre, a place where tranquility rises, the emphasis at our secluded & thatched wellness centre is on relaxation, de-stressing and recapturing your body’s natural equilibrium through the various wellness treatments we offer. Our philosophy on natural health is based on holism, relaxation and rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit. This piece of undisturbed Africa allows you to listen to the rhythms of nature, while you surrender to the healing touch of our therapists’ hands.
Our product houses of choice are used at some of the most prestigious spas worldwide. Both lines are technologically advanced and contain nature’s richest, most active ingredients.
At the Etali Safari Wellness Centre, the combination of expert therapist care and bespoke products deliver on its promise of an experience of a lifetime.

SPA FACILITIES

Bush Gym
Enjoy your workout in the bush. The bush gym is located near the wellness centre.
Steam therapy
Enjoy this heat based facility and allow your body to rid itself of toxins and impurities. Complimentary use with all spa treatments.

TREATMENTS
ETALI SIGNATURE TREATMENT

Tlhakanya signature Treatment 2hr R1,600

In Tswana the word “Tlhakanya” means to mix and come together. The experience starts with a visit to the Essential oil infused steam room, followed by a full body scrub, leaving your skin silk like and hydrated. This is followed by a full body wrap of your choice and a hydrating facial treatment. Our combination of Swedish and warm stone body massage will leave you revitalized with a sense of wellbeing

FACIAL THERAPIES

Vitamin C Treatment 60min R750

Benefit: A radical facial treatment for dull and dehydrated skin. Combine the high potency of Vitamin C with a stimulating treatment to improve vitality and brighten the complexion.

Anti Free-Radical Facial - Intensive Repair Treatment 60min R700
Benefit: This Vitamin-enriched repairing facial combats dry, dehydrated & dull looking skin by infusing free-radical fighting Vitamins A and E by means of a bi-thermal high-performance treatment mask.

Sensitive Skin Treatment - Calming and soothing 60min R650
Benefit: The treatment aims to sooth & calm the skin. A cooling, lift-off mask is applied in order to seal in the benefits of the active ingredients. This treatment leaves skin moist and soft.

Moisture Infusion with Honeybush - Hydrating & Nourishing 60 min R500
Benefit: Hydrating & nourishing plant extracts and rich botanical oils intensely restores moisture and strengthens your skin.

Spa Facial - Revitalising 30min R400
Benefit A highly effective combination of alpha hydroxyl acids, peptides and moisture binding ingredients offers an instant improvement in radiance, freshness and vitality.

FOR HIM

Specialized Male - For Him 60 min R700
Counteract the aging process with a clinically effective, advanced skin treatment. The actives captured in the specific products will replenish your skin whilst combating aging aggressors. Visibly resurfacing, this treatment promotes healthy, youthful skin.

Gentlemen’s Classic Facial 60min R500
This facial includes deep cleansing specifically targeting clogged pores, sooths razor burn and sensitivity. Rebalancing, moisturizing and calming therapy for your skin.

Combine any of our exfoliation, massage and wrap treatments and enjoy a glorious sensory escape that will leave your body pampered and pristine.
Pre-treatment: we suggest 5-10 minutes in our essential oil infused steam room prior to your body treatment.

ETALI SIGNATURE TREATMENT

Tlhakanya signature treatment 2 hr R1,600
In Tswana the word “Tlhakanya” means to mix and come together. The experience starts with a visit to the Essential oil infused steam room, followed by a full body scrub, leaving your skin silk like and hydrated. This is followed by a full body wrap of your choice and a hydrating facial treatment. Our combination of Swedish and warm stone body massage will leave you revitalized with a sense of wellbeing.

BODY EXFOLIATION
Exfoliation thoroughly eliminates the build-up of dead and dry skin cells, allowing the skin to resurface silky-soft and hydrated.

Monko Salt Glow – Full body salt scrub 30min R350
The exfoliating sea salt is enriched with a unique blend of essential oils to render the skin smooth and re-mineralized.

Gotlha treatment – Full Body exfoliation 30min R350
This creamy exfoliation, gently yet thoroughly eliminates the build-up of dead and dry skin cells leaving your skin soft and hydrated.

BODY WRAPS
Created with specific benefits in mind, each wrap is infused with high levels of active ingredients designed to restore and revitalize.

De- stress 60min R 600
Formulated to vanquish stress, this wrap, delivers nature's rich and mineralizing elements to heal and nourish. The skin feels renewed, mineralized and fatigue-free.
Purifying 60min R 600
Designed to assist in the cleansing and removal of toxins from the body. Leaving you with a sense of well-being.
Nourishing 60min R600
The ideal treatment after sun exposure and safe for mothers to be. Deeply restorative & nourishing, a glorious all over body treatment.

Massage therapy offers many benefits – relaxation, blood circulation, lymph drainage, muscular relief, and skin rejuvenation.

Back, neck & shoulder massage 30min R 380 or 45min 520
An extremely focused massage paying specific attention to shoulder muscles, the muscles along the spine and those of the lower back in order to alleviate pain and promote relaxation.

Soul of Africa Swedish body massage 60min R 650 or 90min R875
This classic technique gently, rhythmically manipulates the large muscle groups in order to bring about relaxation. Medium to deep pressure is used to help improve circulation, the lymph and muscular systems.

Monko Massage (Aroma infused) 60min R 680 or 90min R980
A customized blend of oils addresses your specific needs. A gentle pressured, fluid massage with the focus on the essential oils that penetrate into the blood stream, leaving you with a deep sense of well-being.

Heated stone massage 60min R875 or 90min R1020
Smooth, heated stones create a warm, comforting sensation, providing a state of deep relaxation and tension relief.

Head Massage 30 min R380
Various pressure and focused movements brings relief to stress and tension in the head and shoulders 

ESSENTIAL CARE FOR HANDS AND FEET 

Our contemporary methods & professional products treats both hands and feet against the signs of age and environmental damage 

Gel dip Varnish only (Nails or Toes) 40min R250 

Revolutionary Gel dip is a Long Lasting Nail Polish that is precise & beautiful lasting up to 14 days Add the Gel dip to any of the Manicure or Pedicure treatments R150 extra 

MANICURES 

Regenerating hand treatment 60min R450 

This manicure promotes “youthful looking hands” within a spa manicure. Dry, chapped hands are rendered smoother, softer, and wonderfully re-hydrated. This treatment includes an exfoliation, massage, cuticle treatment, specialized mask and varnish. 

Quick manicure 30min R350 

Focus on grooming the nails, cuticle care, nail shaping, buff, varnish and moisturizing the skin 

Hand & arm treat 30min R300 

Enjoy this relaxing hand & arm exfoliation and massage. The combination of active care products will nourish & hydrate the skin. 

PEDICURES 

Spa pedicure 60min R580 

Great care is taken to remove the build- up of dead skin, treat and care for the cuticles and nails. A beautiful scrub and mask is used. The feet and calves are massaged with warm stones & toe nails are painted or buffed. 

Express pedicure 40min R350

Nails are filed, cuticles treated and heels smoothed prior to the application of a deep moisturizing cream. 

Foot ritual 30min R300 

Enjoy this relaxing foot wash, scrub and massage with products selected to leave your feet relaxed and invigorated.FINISHING TOUCHES TLOSA MORIRI - HAIR REMOVAL Sugaring is a 100% natural, effective and most hygienic method of hair removal. The sugaring technique leaves the skin silky soft with no sticky residues. 

TLOSA MORIRI - HAIR REMOVAL
Sugaring is a 100% natural, effective and most hygienic method of hair removal. The sugaring technique leaves the skin silky soft with no sticky residues.

SUGARING — LADIES 

• Full Leg including feet 55min R330
• ¾ Leg 45min R285 
• Half Leg 30min R265 
• Bikini Standard 30min R140 
• Brazilian 45min R240 
• Hollywood 50min R285 
• Under arm 30min R125 
• Lip/Chin/Ears/Nose/Eyebrows 15min R115
• Half Arm 40min R175 
• Full Arm 45min R205 
• Full Face 30min R205 
• Stomach 30min R185 

EYE GROOMING 

Define and accentuate your eyes by having your brows & lashes expertly treated, tinted & shaped 

• Eye lash tint R80 
• Eye brow tint R60 
• Lash & Brow R130

SPA ETIQUETTE
We undertake to provide you with the best possible service to make your time with us enjoyable. Our spa environment is tranquil and relaxed. To maintain this level of special ambiance we request that noise levels are kept to a minimum and that your mobile phone remains switched off while in the spa, during treatments and in the relaxation areas of the spa. Children under the age of 16 may not accompany you into the Wellness Centre, unless they are booked in for treatments. Please respect the “ME” times of other spa guests as well as their right to privacy. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.

SPA ATTIRE
For your comfort, bathrobes, slippers and disposable undergarments are provided. You are required to wear a bathing costume when using the steam room. Nudity is not permitted. Please wear minimal jewelry to the Wellness Centre.

HEALTH CONDITIONS
Please inform your therapist of any medical condition including disabilities, ailments, allergies, pregnancy, or if you are on any medication. A parental consent form is required for all spa guests under the age of 16. Please communicate with your therapist as to your level of comfort and areas in need of attention.

SAFETY
Etali Wellness Centre cannot be held responsible for any theft, damage, loss or misfortune that may occur. If you prefer, your valuable items may be placed in the safe at reception.

ARRIVAL
We kindly request punctuality as late arrivals will result in a reduction in treatment time whilst the full treatment fee will apply.
We suggest that you report to reception 10 minutes prior to your scheduled treatment/s to allow you sufficient time to complete the compulsory client consultation card before being escorted to the Wellness Centre.

THERAPISTS
Our therapists are fully trained and qualified professionals in their industry. We are committed to ongoing, continuous training and our therapists attend regular extensive training schedules.

PRODUCTS
Etali Wellness uses the highest quality of Professional skin care range in our spa services. We encourage continued use of these products at home for optimum results. Products purchased are non-refundable.

WELLNESS CENTRE BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS
Pre-booking of treatments is essential.
We welcome day visitors subject to availability. Pre-payment to secure the booking for day visitors can be made via credit card or EFT. Please note cancellation policy as this applies to day visitors as well.
To make your appointment contact reception.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Flexi hours. Please confirm with reception.

PRICING
All pricing is subject to change and without prior notice. All prices are inclusive of 15% VAT.

CANCELLATION POLICIES
A 24-hour notice period is required for cancellations and rescheduling. If Wellness Centre appointments are cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time the full treatment fee will apply and we reserve the right to charge your credit card accordingly. No-shows will incur a 100% penalty fee.

MISCELLANEOUS
Our Spa is a non-smoking, drug free facility and the consumption of alcohol is prohibited. A gratuity may be left at your discretion.

South Africa Is The Best Country For A Wheelchair-Friendly Safari
Of all the countries on the continent of Africa, the country of South Africa has the most resources to make your journey as smooth and comfortable as possible, from start to finish. South Africa’s airports, hotels, sightseeing spots, and restaurants are the most suitable for wheelchair users compared to other countries.

Etali Safari Lodge can be easily accessed by road, and is about a 4.5 hour drive from Johannesburg. We can organise a wheelchair-accessible vehicle to transfer you to and from the lodge.

A Wheelchair Safari In Madikwe Game Reserve
Our philosophy is that everyone should be able to experience the wilderness. Our reception turning circle has a ramp leading down to the main lodge area. All of the main dining areas—the inside main area (dining, lounge and bar), the outdoor covered main deck, and fireside boma area near the waterhole—are wheelchair-accessible. From the main deck, there is a connecting walkway to room 5, which is our wheelchair-friendly suite.

Suite 5 (and all of our luxury suites) have open indoor and outdoor showers, which are all wheelchair-accessible. Suite 5 has a waterhole view. If you would like any furniture in your suite re-arranged or moved, we are happy to oblige.

We also have a wheelchair on-site should you find that using one is helpful. During game drives, a mobility-impaired guest can sit in the front seat of the game viewer, next to the guide. (Secret: it’s the best seat in the house!)

Let us know your level of mobility and your needs and we will let you know how we can accommodate you. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the Etali Experience. 

We also have a wheelchair on-site should you find that using one is helpful. During game drives, a mobility-impaired guest can sit in the front seat of the game viewer, next to the guide. (Secret: it’s the best seat in the house!)

Let us know your level of mobility and your needs and we will let you know how we can accommodate you. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the Etali Experience.  

The Etali Safari Lodge Kosher Kitchen

Etali Safari Lodge began kosher offerings 15 years ago and is proud to be one of the few luxury safari lodges to offer kosher safaris. We created a kosher friendly kitchen in our main lodge dining area.

The kitchen, including a separate stove and refrigerator, is open to view, so our kosher guests can watch their meals being prepared. We also have separate kosher facilities for our “bush breakfasts” and boma dinners. All of our kosher equipment, including kosher pots, pans, cutlery and crockery, is kept on-site. Etali has long provided its chefs and waitstaff with training on kosher requirements, and we give annual refresher training to keep current with the latest requirements.

Before you arrive, we ask about your food preferences and any special requirements beyond what is necessary to keep kosher. We’ll source the highest quality kosher ingredients, including kosher wines, beers and liquor, from our suppliers in Johannesburg. The ingredients are fresh and ready for your arrival so that your personal kosher-trained chef can prepare Kosher meals of the highest quality.

The additional cost for this service is R750 per adult per day, and R375 per child per day. (This does not include the costs of a Mashgiach or supervisor. The related flights, transfer costs and accommodation required for the Mashgiach are for the guests’ account.)

The Magic of a Big 5 Safari
Safaris at Etali are something special. Every day in the bush brings a new experience. We offer twice daily safaris in modified open Land Cruiser game vehicles, which include a canvas roof for sun protection.

Your safari is led by an experienced guide, who shares a wealth of knowledge whilst driving the vehicle, and a “hawk-eye” tracker, who sits on a seat mounted on the hood of the vehicle to help spot animals and their tracks.

Part of the magic of the bush is that you do not know what nature will show you. The excitement of tracking a lion, rounding the corner and seeing a “crash” of rhino, or finding a pack of African wild dogs will stay with you forever.

Our Guide & Tracker Teams

The quality and experience of our guides and trackers will make your safari. Not all lodges have guide-tracker teams; we believe that two sets of experienced eyes give the best safari for our guests. Wildlife sightings in Madikwe are spectacular.

Vehicles in Madikwe are allowed to drive off-road for sightings of the Big 5, and unusual sightings. Game drives of all lodges in the reserve are connected via a radio system, which increases the number of sightings. In addition, the number of vehicles at sightings are limited to ensure intimate and private experiences.

We offer blankets and hot water bottles when the temperature is cool; cold, fresh water for summer; and we have ponchos in case of rain.

Although guests under 6 years of age are not allowed on game drives, we organise “bumble” drives for younger guests, where larger predators are not sought out. Our guides and trackers are excellent with kids. In addition, we offer babysitting services, subject to availability and for an additional fee.

What to Expect on Safari

Your first safari starts early in the morning, just before dawn (at 06:00 am in winter and 05:30 am in summer), to ensure that you are ready for sightings during the prime time of dawn. There is nothing like being out in the bush, watching the sun rise, looking for wildlife.

Mid-way through your safari, your guide and tracker will stop and set up morning coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks. The morning game drive lasts around 3 hours and a fresh breakfast is on offer when you return to the lodge.

The afternoon safari starts after royal tea on the lodge’s main deck at 04:00 pm (in winter) and 04:30 pm (in summer). This drive also lasts around 3 hours. You will drive for an hour or two before stopping for “sundowners”—enjoying drinks of your choice, along with safari snacks, whilst watching the sunset.

After sundowners, the “night drive” begins and you experience nocturnal animals by spotlight. Upon your return to the lodge, our staff will welcome you under a bed of stars and escort you to dinner.
What to Expect on Safari
Your first safari starts early in the morning, just before dawn (at 06:00 am in winter and 05:30 am in summer), to ensure that you are ready for sightings during the prime time of dawn. There is nothing like being out in the bush, watching the sun rise, looking for wildlife.

Mid-way through your safari, your guide and tracker will stop and set up morning coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks. The morning game drive lasts around 3 hours and a fresh breakfast is on offer when you return to the lodge.

The afternoon safari starts after royal tea on the lodge’s main deck at 04:00 pm (in winter) and 04:30 pm (in summer). This drive also lasts around 3 hours. You will drive for an hour or two before stopping for “sundowners”—enjoying drinks of your choice, along with safari snacks, whilst watching the sunset.

After sundowners, the “night drive” begins and you experience nocturnal animals by spotlight. Upon your return to the lodge, our staff will welcome you under a bed of stars and escort you to dinner.

Experience a Walking Safari

Walking safaris are also on offer. Being on foot gives a different and exciting perspective of the bush. These safaris are led by experienced guides, who carry a rifle and who have been trained in how to approach wildlife to allow guests to enjoy safe and thrilling encounters with any of the wildlife in Madikwe. Imagine watching an elephant or rhino with your own two feet on the ground—it is unforgettable.

Walks also unveil everything from the finer details of the bush to the grand swaths of landscape. This type of safari allows you to connect to nature at a whole other level. We focus on aspects of the bush that are easier to enjoy on foot rather than in a vehicle, like birds, trees, grasses, tracks, animal dung, soil, and rocks.

There are no set routes for these walks; our guides set a pace that is comfortable for the group. Walks are usually done after breakfast, for as long or short as the group would like. You do not want to miss this experience.

Walks are limited to those over the age of 16. Guests who are 60 years or older are welcome on walks as long as they have a medical certificate.

Families Are Welcome

Children of all ages are welcome at Etali Safari Lodge. We offer a range of kids activities to help keep younger guests entertained while simultaneously respecting the experience of other guests.

Although children under the age of 6 are not allowed in dangerous game sightings, our kids program includes a “bumble” drive where our guides take the kids (with or without parents, depending on how much of a break you would like), on a drive after breakfast.

The bumble drive is one where dangerous game is not sought out, or closely approached, but our guides make the bush exciting, including by casting plaster-of-paris tracks. We also entertain children with kitchen activities like decorating cupcakes; kids’ manicures and face-painting; arts & crafts; and special kids menus during meals.

Kids activities are included in our rates and are adapted to the individual age and preferences of each child. Babysitting services are available on request, are subject to availability and may incur a small fee.

Wheelchair-Friendly Safari
Our philosophy is that everyone should be able to experience the wilderness. During game drives, a mobility-impaired guest can sit in the front seat of the game viewer, next to the guide. (Secret: it’s the best seat in the house!)

Let us know your level of mobility and your needs and we will let you know how we can accommodate you. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the Etali Experience.