Today, 17 August 2026, the voting for the 2026 World Luxury Hotel Awards has officially started – and once again, Rhulani Safari Lodge is proudly amongst the finalists in the category “Luxury Bush Lodge”!
Now, we need YOU. ❤️
For Rhulani, the World Luxury Hotel Awards are much more than just another trophy. Since 2014, our lodge has been selected every single year – and every year, our guests, friends, travel partners and supporters around the world have helped us achieve something truly extraordinary.
🏆 12 consecutive times “Best Luxury Bush Lodge – Global Winner”
🏆 12 consecutive global victories since 2014
🏆 Including the prestigious Chairman’s Choice Award in 2023 for our commitment to wildlife conservation, community uplift and clean energy.
Our most recent victory in 2025 marked our 12th consecutive global title – a milestone that made us incredibly proud and showed once again that luxury, exceptional hospitality and responsible tourism can go hand in hand.
But now, the journey continues.
Can we make it 13 in a row?
The 2026 voting period has started today and runs until 31 August 2026. According to the World Luxury Hotel Awards, the winners will be determined by the results of this public voting period – so every single vote really does count!
And voting could hardly be easier. It takes no more than 10 seconds:
1. 📱 Scan the Rhulani QR code
2. 🏆 Select our category “Luxury Bush Lodge”
3. 📧 Enter your email address
4. ✅ Click “VOTE”
That’s it!
If you have more than one email address, you can also vote using your additional email addresses.
And please don't stop there: share the QR code with your family, friends, colleagues, travel companions and anyone who loves Rhulani and the African bush. The more people who vote, the stronger our chance of bringing the trophy home once again.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards are based on public voting, making this recognition particularly special to us. It is not simply an award given to us – it is an award we earn together with the people who have experienced Rhulani, supported us and believe in what we do.
For more than a decade, you have helped us write this incredible story. From our very first victory in 2014 to our 12th consecutive global win in 2025, your votes have been part of every chapter.
Now we are dreaming of making history once again.
❤️ PLEASE VOTE FOR RHULANI – AND PLEASE SHARE!
Every vote counts. Every supporter counts. And every shared vote could make the difference.
Let's bring the World Luxury Hotel Awards – “Best Luxury Bush Lodge – Global Winner” back to Rhulani for the 13th consecutive year!
Thank you for being part of the Rhulani family and for supporting us on this incredible journey.
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