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South Africa – 4-day Madikwe Safari with Etali Safari Lodge – Private accommodated

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Madikwe Game Reserve

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Madikwe Game Reserve

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South Africa – 4-day Madikwe Safari with Etali Safari Lodge – Private accommodated

From $3,395
Madikwe Game Reserve
Etali Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
Etali Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
Etali Safari Lodge

Includes

Private transfers from/ to Johannesburg
3 nights at Etali Safari Lodge on all-inclusive basis (bottled water, soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
2 daily safari drives
Park fees

Excludes

International flights
Drinks not listed as included
Laundry
Flights, which can be added in place of road transfers for an additional price
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Bordering Botswana in South Africa’s North West Province, Madikwe Game Reserve is the fifth-largest reserve in the country and is home to a great number of animal species. It contains a wild dog reserve, and is inhabited by the world-renowned Big Five, as well as Brown Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Aardwolf. Visitors will also be surrounded by over 300 bird species, including vulture, ostrich, and the large kori bustard. The landscape is characterised by vast grasslands, woodlands, and the rugged Tshwene Tshwene hills - creating enthralling scenes that often attract photographers and artists. Visitors can look forward to sunset drinks overlooking the Madikwe Dam. Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the only reserves in South Africa that is malaria free.
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Etali Safari Lodge

    Day 1 - 4

    Etali Safari Lodge offers guests a unique and personalised luxury African Safari Experience, wherein nature, relaxation and comfort combine to form an unforgettable memory. Etali is an owner-managed lodge with only 8 Luxury Suites available allowing for a pro-active focus on the individual needs of each guest. Each Luxury Suite offers a refuge where a closer bond with the natural world can be built, with all of the conveniences you need and none of the distractions you don't.
    Etali Safari Lodge
    Etali Safari Lodge
    Etali Safari Lodge
    Etali Safari Lodge
    Etali Safari Lodge
    Etali Safari Lodge

Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be met in Johannesburg and driven to Madikwe Game Reserve. Depending on your arrival time, join your first shared afternoon safari drive. You can also hire a car and drive yourself to Madikwe.

Transfer time: ~4 hours

  • Transfer from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Etali Safari Lodge

  • Check-in to Etali Safari Lodge

  • Afternoon shared safari drive.

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Morning and afternoon shared safari activities.

  • Morning and afternoon shared safari activities.

Day 4
  • Last morning safari drive

  • Check-out from Etali Safari Lodge

  • Transfer from Etali Safari Lodge to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Madikwe Game Reserve
South Africa
Day 1-2

Madikwe Game Reserve

Bordering Botswana in South Africa’s North West Province, Madikwe Game Reserve is the fifth-largest reserve in the country and is home to a great number of animal species.

Accommodations

Etali Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 1-4

Etali Safari Lodge

Etali Safari Lodge offers guests a unique and personalised luxury African Safari Experience, wherein nature, relaxation and comfort combine to form an unforgettable memory.

 

1 January - 31 December 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 58,855
  • Single traveller: ZAR 95,155
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 102,710
  • Children 6-15 years, sharing: ZAR 37,330*

 

*For families with more than 1 child there will be a small transfer supplement, because a bigger car has to be booked

 

Madikwe Game Reserve South Africa

Indigo Safaris organised the perfect safari to Madikwe. Quick to respond and advise us on great options. They clearly know the area and the lodges very well.

Samuel Killerby-Smith
Great knowledge

South Africa – Madikwe 4-night safari

We found Indigo Safaris after sending an enquiry through Safari Bookings. Lindie Janse Van Rensburg was our consultant. She made the whole process easy and was always prompt with replies to our questions. Absolute professional. Would highly recommend this tour company. Thank you so much, we had a fantastic time at Thakadu River Lodge in Madikwe game Reserve.

Kirsty
Helpful, easy to deal with

South Africa – 4-Day Madikwe Safari

Indigo Safaris was amazing in organising us the perfect safari and seamless transfer from Johannesburg to Madikwe. Lindie was always so quick to respond and advise us so I'd definitely recommend booking through Indigo Safaris. In terms of our Safari, the team at the lodge, accommodation, food and safari drives and guides were absolutely fantastic and the whole experience was definitely a highlight of our trip!

Tess Moujaes
Amazing Safari experience and seamless organisation

South Africa: 19-day Cape Town, Garden Route & Madikwe Safari

This was my second trip through Indigo Safaris, after Papua New Guinea in August. It came about at the last minute as the coup in Madagascar cancelled a trip booked previously through another company. Christopher spring into action and put together a wonderful itinerary for a trip combining a self-drive along the Garden Route that was so much easier than I thought it would be, tours around Cape Town, and a safari to Madikwe before returning to the Cape.
The accommodations were excellent, and that was before we got an upgrade in Cape Town, the scenery so varied, and the wildlife stunning. I'm looking forward to seeing what can be put together for our next trip with more than one week's notice!

Nishard Abdeen
Absolutely fabulous

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We would definitely recommend Indigo. Ines was so helpful and responded quickly whenever we had a question. The digital itinerary was great and easy to help us keep track of our trip!

John and Kathryn Nicolini
We a great experience with Indigo. All out accommodations were top notch and the transfers were excellent!

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Booking a safari isn't easy when you start with a google search. i sent out emails to five companies. Indigo's response time and follow up, alongside suggestions, were the best by far. They seemed committed to want to listen to what i wanted, not just what they had to offer. Despite booking nine months in advance, I really appreciated being given an email a month before the holiday to reconfirm everything. It's the thoughtful, small things like this that I felt set them apart. I would very much recommend them. The lodge they suggested was excellent, and exactly what we were looking for.

Trusted Customer
Excellent customer service. Great recommendation. Seamless execution.