The adventure begins the moment you arrive at Madikwe Game Reserve. An African welcome awaits you at the lodge. Rhulani means "relax" so we invite you to sit back and enjoy the African bush with us!
Succumb to the peace and tranquillity of this spectacular setting.
Rhulani Safari Lodge is set along a crest with commanding stunning vistas of Madikwe. Rhulani Safari Lodge offers 5 star luxury accommodation in a malaria free environment.
Enjoy the total privacy of your own private plunge pool while you relax in the spacious luxury of your Private Chalet. Dive into the intimate atmosphere of Rhulani and choose between three room categories:
6 Luxury Private Chalets
1 Luxury Private Chalet PREMIUM
1 Luxury Family Suite
All our rooms are air-conditioned for warm summer evenings and have a Morso fireplace for the cool winter nights.
All rooms are fully equipped with coffee and tea stations, a fully stocked bar fridge, and a Nespresso coffee machine; everything for your maximum comfort and offered by us for free.
The en-suite bathrooms have an oval bath, twin basins, indoor and outdoor showers.
You can have massage treatments in the privacy of your room or on your private deck.
There is free wireless internet in all chalets and common areas of the lodge.
Lodge Features
Safaris
Experience the sensational game viewing opportunities that await you at Rhulani, whether it is from an open Land Cruiser, on foot with your experienced game ranger, or from the front of the lodge at the nearby waterhole.
Bird Safaris
Discover some of the 350 bird species Madikwe boasts.
Children's Activities
Let your children have fun in the playroom equipped with toys, art supplies and DVDs. We also have babysitters who will keep an eye on them while they are in the playroom, or while they take time off to hunt for bugs together.
In between the morning and the afternoon safaris, our field guiding team will be happy to provide a bumble drive (a mini safari circa one hour long), free of charge, for those who are not joining the regular safaris. The whole family may join. Tracking, bug finding and identifying animal dung are part of the programme.
Activities you can add when at Rhulani
Activities subject to prior arrangement
Tshembo Hide
Underground lounge for animal observation at the waterhole.
During the quiet hours during the day, linger in the cozy lounge of the "Tshembo Hide", which is our underground observation hide at the waterhole, look into the eyes of an elephant from a frog's perspective and observe the amazing wildlife up close.
Luxury Safari Cuisine
Try the exquisite dining experience under the magnificent African night sky, warmed by a roaring fire. In addition, a variety of indoor and outdoor dining locations are also available. For those special occasions, enjoy a romantic dinner on your own private deck.
Our traditional Southern African cuisine is complemented by a selection of world-class South African wines.
Children Policy
Check-in and Check-out Times
General information
To make a booking or to enquire about availability, rates and specials at Rhulani send us an email to info@justreserves.com or WhatsApp +27 63 768 8504.