Welcome
The adventure begins the moment you arrive at Rhulani Safari Lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, where an African welcome awaits you. Rhulani means “relax”, and 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 and life.
Luxury Accommodation
Indulge in the peace and tranquillity of the spectacular Madikwe Game Reserve. Enjoy the total privacy of your own plunge pool while you relax in the spacious luxury of your private chalet.
Choose between our six "luxury private chalets", the "luxury private chalet - premium" or the "luxury family suite".
Travelife Gold Accommodation Sustainability
As of 23 April 2025, Rhulani Safari Lodge is only the second hotel in South Africa to receive a "Travelife Gold" certification, thus meeting travel standards according to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). This confirms our ongoing commitment to a better place to live, work and visit.
Travelife is a global accommodation sustainability certification body, respected for being impartial and robust. Their comprehensive set of requirements cover emissions, biodiversity, human rights, fair labour, child safeguarding and animal welfare.
Virtual Tour
Take a tour of Rhulani Safari Lodge and discover the main areas as well as the different room categories in a 360° view.
Featured Blogs
Life of a Ranger: Lion family life
| Rhulani Safari LodgeDid you know that lions typically live in prides, and that if they have little cubs, you can have fantastic sightings where you can witness lion family life? Rhulani's ranger Willem shows us one of hi...Winter SPECIAL: Stay 3 / Pay 2 nights for check-ins in June
| Rhulani Safari LodgeWinter is slowly approaching here at Madikwe Game Reserve. This means the days are getting shorter, game drives are starting a little later, temperatures are dropping, and after a good rainy season, t...Rhulani Insights 250 – Wildlife from the lounge
| Rhulani Safari LodgeRhulani Safari Lodge isn't actually fenced in, so the animals often manage to get into the common area of the lodge, allowing us to observe them up close. Like in today's blog, where Rolf observes a...Life of a Ranger: Hornbill breeding habits
| Rhulani Safari LodgeDid you know that the hornbills nest in the cavity of a large tree, where the female lays one or two eggs on the nest and the male on the outside of the tree, and the female will work together to seal...Rhulani is the second hotel in South Africa to receive a Travelife Gold Sustainability Certification
| Rhulani Safari LodgeAs of 23 April 2025, Rhulani Safari Lodge is only the second hotel in South Africa to receive a "Travelife Gold" certification, thus meeting travel standards according to the Global Sustainable Touris...Rhulani Insights 249 – Foxglove
| Rhulani Safari LodgeAs Rolf says, there's much more to see on a safari than just the animals. Especially during the rainy season, there are some amazing plants that begin to bloom. Today we drive past a meadow full of so...
The Rhulani Experience
Immerse yourself in the Rhulani experience together with Rhulani's staff and Rhulani's owner Rolf and start a journey into the distance, where you will finally arrive at yourself.
Our Awards
- Luxury has become part of our DNA
- 2024 booking.com Traveller Review Award
- A glittering evening
- Thank you to all our dear guests!
