Here he lies, our majestic lion, whom we call “Monomogolo”. We are right next to him and he shows no movement. He’s the boss here. Isn’t he beautiful with the mane which is slightly darker than usual?

During this special time, we would like to give you the key to our heart, that is the “symbolic key” to our beloved Rhulani Safari Lodge. How about spending some time in the tranquility of the bush? Be amazed by the wild life, enjoy a mug of tea or our coffee by the fire place or a hot bath in your own heated plunge pool? Make the bush your home (and home office).

This beautiful Burchell’s zebra is so hungry that while it is eating grass it forgets that we are very close and that we are watching it. There are a lot of zebras in the Madikwe Game Reserve, and most of them are very relaxed.

The buffalo is one of the most dangerous inhabitants of the African bush for us humans. However, they are very careful in the herd, they mostly hide in the bushes and look at us eagerly when we are around.

Rhulani Safari Lodge announces the following attractive Winter SPECIAL:
- Stay 3 / Pay 2 nights
- 40% discounted Last Minute Rates apply
- for check-in dates in July, August & September 2021

Our guests, who are enjoying the safari looking for the big animals, are completely surprised when their guide Sean suddenly stops and pulls out his camera. He eagerly tries to take a picture of a small bird that stand on the ground and later presents itself once again on a tree. That must be a special bird…

We almost missed this elephant on our safari, although it could hardly have been closer to us. He was hiding behind a leadwood tree. But he still couldn’t hide his big, wrinkling ears very well. Have a look!

As a proud nominee, Rhulani Safari Lodge is taking part in the “2021 Haute Grandeur Global Awards” and is hoping to get an award this year as well. Part of the evaluation is a rating poll which has just started. We kindly ask you to register your rating now. Deadline is 29 July 2021. We thank you very much!

Did you know that the Lilac-breasted Roller with its bright colors is one of the most photographed birds in South Africa? Rhulani’s manager Riaan tells us more about this beautiful bird that is very common in Madikwe Game Reserve; and he shows us a small natural hollow where this bird makes a nest.

Somewhat hidden between the bushes we find a pride of lions. There is a natural puddle of water here on this rainy day. Ideal for us to watch the big cats while they are drinking.