Etali Safari Lodge

Cooling off in the splendid outdoor whirlpool, sipping a cocktail as you watch the breathtaking African sunset on your own deck is the ultimate indulgence. Nothing beats a long, lingering shower taken in the inside/outside showers with only a bird or little antelope as audience. Second to that may be to soak away in your partner bath and enjoy a relaxing bath therapy prepared by a therapist.

Etali's state-of the-art Wellness Centre is a unique concept The design and layout of the cool, thatched, earthy toned secluded Wellness rooms, lends itself to a sense of space allowing the soundtrack of the great outdoors to float in and lull you into a deep state of relaxation. You hear the echo of the elephants around the water hole and the weaverbirds tapping on the windows. This piece of undisturbed Africa is where nature is truly in its element allowing you to discover how fantastically good you really can feel. Whether you are in need of pure self-indulgence, to commune with nature or detoxify the whole body, improve fitness levels or recover from illness or to simply relax and unwind from modern urban living then this is where you can instill a feeling of calm and relief.

Etalis delectable cuisine is a contemporary fusion of traditional African with an Asian twist. There is no set menu as the chef extraordinaire selects only the best local produce daily to work his magic.

Other than fine dining in the dining room or main deck, traditional South African dinners are offered in the 'lesaka' kraal built in stone.

Game Viewing

Enjoy the exciting unpredictability of an early-morning game drive with an expert ranger whose hawk-eyes will spot memorable moments ...a leopard sitting on a rock licking his paws ...the black rhino with attitude ...the watchful matriarch elephant, bigger than you ever imagined ...a pride of lions relaxing in the shade ...grazing zebras forming patterns in the grass ...the 'painted' wild dogs in their den ...giraffes, the lookout towers of the bush. Madikwe has a vast diversity of birds with over 300 species recorded so far perhaps youll be the one who adds another to the list.

If you prefer, a sunset game drive is the best time to enjoy rush hour at the water hole. The Lodge offers two dame drives per day.

Get closer to the heartbeat of Africa by taking a walk through the bush. Your guide will explain the medicinal value of trees and plants, and delight you with stories of the magical powers often attributed to them, identify grass and bird species and pick the bitter-sweet fruit of a maroela for you to taste. An interesting phenomenon is the Castles of Clay, huge termite mounds. The top of the 'castle' always faces northwest, while the temperature inside the mound remains a constant 37 degrees Fahrenheit.

For those of you fascinated by planets, the solar system or the wonder of the Southern skies, enrich your stay at Etali with an evening of stargazing. Explore the wonder of the Southern Cross, the awesome beauty of the Jewel Box, or the Milky Way at its best. The lodges telescope will allow you to focus on the best sightings for your time of stay.