Each guest who visits us and enters the Madikwe Game Reserve must pay a so-called “Park Fee” or “Gate Entrance Fee”. What is this fee for, how is it calculated, and how is it paid?

On this beautiful afternoon we waited a long time until we approached this male lion. We hoped that as soon as the sun disappeared on the horizon, this impressive predator begins to roar. We were lucky. The roar was heard in the whole area, and our vehicle was trembling.

New Year’s Eve at Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe was celebrated with a South African Braai (Barbecue) in the Boma Area. Guests could first enjoy the local dance group “Dikwena” performing for them around the fire and then choose from tasty grilled meats and salads.

An Evening Game Drive at Rhulani Safari Lodge – this is what everyone’s waiting for. After some hours of relaxing at the lodge you can grab some snacks, tea, coffe, cake or fruit at High Tea – before heading out on your evening safari in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

A large elephant herd with many young animals and babies is approaching the waterhole with a determined step. Under the hot sun they go for a drink, and then they enjoy themselves in the mud.

I just wanted to share some photos of the “Christmas in the Bush” Experience at Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe. Leading up to Christmas, the lodge was decorated with little Christmas Trees greeting you after your evening game drive, along with a shining star near the reception area and some window decorations.

Your Morning Game Drive at Rhulani Safari Lodge starts with a Wake-Up call around 5am in summer (6am in winter). Enjoy some snacks and coffee/tea at the lodge before heading out. Hop onto your seat and enjoy the ride –an amazing sunrise over Madikwe is waiting for you – as well as fascinating wildlife, interesting facts about animals and plants as well as snacks and coffee/tea in the bush.

At the end of an intensive and successful year, we are talking to Gerda Kubirske. who has been Rhulani’s manager for a year and a half now. Gerda shares her experiences and looks ahead to 2017. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Here we see three female Kudus, who meet for a drink at the waterhole. They look cautiously around, and after that they stand nicely in a row, just perfect for a group photo.

It’s amazing what variety of wildlife you can find in Madikwe Game Reserve – and I am not only talking about the Big Five and other famous and popular animals. It’s also important to keep an eye out for the small things in (wild) life.