Also this year, we were supported by the International South African Butler Academy (SABA) to consolidate our employees on the five star service standard. This time, the focus was on guest experiences, and a number of new signature services were introduced.

One of the most common and eye-catching birds in Madikwe Game Reserve is sitting on the treetop, when we are driving by in the afternoon. The “Yellow-Billed Hornbill” looks around and then flies away.

Madikwe Game Reserve is a true bird paradise. According to the latest estimates, there are more than 400 different bird species. On 17 October 2018 we began to photograph the birds and to create an encyclopedia. Our guests win a cocktail at the bar when they send us a new bird photo. Follow the current status here!

All of our luxurious guest chalets have a small, private plunge pool on the outside deck where you can cool off from the summer heat. Recently, we tested a system to heat the pools, so that you can use them also in winter time. Take a look!

Today is the International Mandela Day. At Rhulani Safari Lodge we celebrate this day to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s former President, and his values, through volunteering and community work at the “Andries Moseki Crèche in Lekgophung. We are building a new roof for the school.

This large buffalo herd has a hard time traversing the rather thick mud of Inkwe Pan. But they still seem to like it!

Have you ever watched the spectacle of a large herd of elephants at the waterhole? Rhulani Safari Lodge’s Ranger Alasdair tells us tells us about his fascination with elephants and how beautiful it is to watch them for hours playing and having fun in the mud.

This time it is not an elephant, to whom we would have to clear the way. It is a single blue wildebeest that takes the road ahead of us.

Rhulani Safari Lodge announces an attractive SPECIAL for local residents who want to take the opportunity to discover the beauties of African wildlife in the Madikwe Game Reserve later this month. We offer 50% discount on Accommodation Rates. This discount is applicable on Advance Accommodation Rates for bookings in July 2019.

Winter time means for us a bit of tranquility in Madikwe Reserve, shorter days, cool nights, but lots of sunshine. Visitors are impressed by the beauty of nature and the fascinating wildlife during this time. For example, we suddenly met about 20 jackals in the open field. Here is our summary from last month.