Every day in the bush brings a new experience, as nature reveals her wealth of beauty.

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 you’ll 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. We offer two dame drives per day inclusive in our package.

We also offer golf as an activity.  We offer the choice between the lovely Phakalane Golf Estate in Gaberone only 45 minutes away or the Sun City 'Gary Player' golf course that is 2 hours away.

Bush Walks
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.

Star Gazing

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. Our telescope will allow you to focus on the best sightings for your time of stay.

The night skies in the African bush are something very special. Millions of stars seem to shine with a brilliance and clarity that one can only enjoy far from the city lights. Planets, galaxies and star clusters all look spectacular in a small telescope in the dark skies of the bushveld.