Welcome
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!
Creating Rhulani has been both stimulating and inspirational. We set out to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, to build a modern-day refuge, an oasis of calm, a place to nourish the soul and lift the spirit. We invite you to experience the serenity and harmony of this special place with us – come celebrate nature, celebrate life.
- Malaria-Free Big Five game reserve
- Four and a half hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria
- Seven luxury chalets, each with a private deck, plunge pool and Morso fireplace
- One luxury two-bedroom suite with its own lounge for families
- Unforgettable game drive experiences
- Boma dinners, indoor dining, romantic dinners for two
- Serviced by an amazing team of dedicated, proud and passionate staff
Blog
Rhino notching in a double pack for mother and calf
It was time again. Rhulani Safari Lodge provided support to an important conservation activity related to the protection of endangered rhinos. The ears of a white rhino mother and its calf were notched. The day was an unforgettable experience for Rhulani’s guests.
Life of a Ranger: The lion and the failed zebra birth
Did you know that when a zebra is born, the baby has to come out with its front legs first and otherwise fatal complications can occur? Rhulani’s ranger Willem tells us today about a failed zebra birth, and we see how this sad incident becomes easy prey for lions.
Rhulani Minute Safari - The little Elephant and the tree
Elephants love the trees. They give them food and they provide shade on hot days. This little elephant here has a bit of trouble with this tree. No shade, no food. But at least he can scratch his butt a bit.