When we welcomed our first guest to Rhulani Safari Lodge on 27 September 2013, it began an exciting and incredible adventure. From that day on, our journey has been characterised by as much joy and passion as sweat and sacrifice.

Since 1 March 2013, Rhulani has belonged to the Swiss owners Marisa Silva and Rolf Steiner. Their vision is to position Rhulani as the most intriguing and beautiful safari option in Africa, motivating them to rethink and improve the lodge’s product and service offerings every day.

We want our guests to decelerate from everyday life in an environment of the highest quality and excellent service and, at the same time, hear, see and feel the fascinating nature around us.

The African bush radiates a fascinating magic that is hard to describe in words. Every day we are astonished to discover the miracles nature creates and how the elements interact.

Many of our guests tell us how they are touched by a sunset, the silence or an evening at the campfire under the stars. Or they start to cry in a vehicle parked next to a peacefully sleeping lion. As we live in an increasingly crazy world where we look for the extremes, isn’t this just amazing? It is as if we are reminded that untouched nature offers everything we need so that we feel completely well and lack nothing.

This is what led Marisa and Rolf to invest in this small, unique place and build an oasis of peace. The ultimate goal is to convey this special "Rhulani feeling" – we want our guests to decelerate from everyday life in an environment of the highest quality and excellent service and, at the same time, hear, see and feel the fascinating nature around us. Rhulani is a Shangaan word that means “relax”.

We welcome you warmly and thank you for choosing us for your immersion in the fascinating wilderness of Madikwe Game Reserve. We wish you an unforgettable, magical time with us.