I will start by saying that Madikwe Game Reserve is a magnificent malaria-free private reserve, where you can enjoy wonderful landscapes and observe the most important African fauna in the wild. The South African tour operator who organized the trip for us advised us for our visit to book a 4-day stay at the Etali Safari Lodge. I can affirm that, without a doubt, it was the right advice, even exceeding our expectations. Etali Safari Lodge, which has 9 suites, is in the center of the Madikwe Game Reserve. The reserve has an area of 750 square kilometers and can only be visited by clients of the lodges located in the reserve. It is the fifth largest nature reserve in South Africa. From the first moment we felt at Etali Safari Lodge at home. The lodge facilities are top notch. The suites are very spacious, well decorated and perfectly equipped. They have a very large terrace, with a small pool, which, although it was heated, we couldn't use it since in winter the temperatures are very cold, and we didn't feel like it. In our case, we were lucky to have a suite with views of the waterhole in front of the lodge, so from the suite we saw many animals that came to drink. Special mention to all the staff without exception, very competent, attentive, friendly, and helpful. To highlight Tshepi, as the person in charge of the lodge, always attentive to our needs and requests. Joseph, a great chef, running the kitchen and offering exceptional, varied, quality and well-presented menus. Jan and Darius, our ranger and tracker respectively, always striving to teach us the fauna of the reserve. What else can I say... All of them and the rest of the staff did their best to make our stay fully satisfactory, and they certainly did. Thank you so much! …