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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.



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Life of a Ranger: Giraffe eating habits

Did you know that giraffes are browsers and therefore have very long lips with which they can grab the leaves, chew them and then transport them to their first stomach? Today #Rhulani’s Ranger Thato tells us more about the eating habits of giraffes, and we hear about a myth saying that these animals always eat downwind.

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The dangerous playmates of Willem’s dog Emily

Willem, Rhulani’s 26-year-old ranger, has a beautiful black dog named Emily. Emily accompanies his master everywhere and also lives with him, in the middle of the African bush, when Willem is at work and shows our guests around the Madikwe Reserve. Then, Emily also goes on a journey of discovery and always comes across his favorite toys - the snakes.

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Rhulani Minute Safari - Pumba’s wagging tail

The infamous warthog’s tail is hard not to note. Their tail stands erect as soon as the warthog is fleeing from any situation. This is caused by a muscular contraction which constricts involuntarily at the base of the warthog’s tail. While the warthog is foraging the tail hangs behind with the odd flicker to swot off any flies.

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