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!

The exciting wildlife in Madikwe caused many surprises and highlights last month. We found predators at rather unusual kills, and we discovered some of the rare animals, by which even our experienced rangers were amazed. Welcome to our monthly report from November.

Rhulani Safari Lodge recently received three important hotel awards (we reported in detail). Now it’s time to confirm this great success and prepare for the next round of evaluation. We have been nominated for two awards in 2019.

After our three hotel awards in early November 2018, it’s time to celebrate this incredible success together with our Rhulani employees who made this possible for us. Thank you so much, dear Rhulani Team!

Offering not just the Big Five but also its own specialized Top 10, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s largest and most exclusive reserves. Guests of the luxury lodges get the run of Madikwe’s 750 sq km of open plains and classic bushveld, making this conservation success story a memorable experience – from animal sightings to sundowners.

For Rhulani Safari Lodge the first days of November were the time of awards. And once again, we were extremely successful. We won three prestigious awards in the luxury hotel industry. Rhulani’s owners attended personally the three award ceremonies and received a valuable trophy. We are very thankful and proud!

With the first hot days around 40 degrees and with a first big storm summer time has started. Like every month we tell you about the discoveries on our safaris, where we managed to see quite unusual animals this time. Our Field Guide Riaan had his camera ready and took amazing pictures. This is our report from October.

Rhulani Safari Lodge announces a change in lodge responsibilities effective November 1, 2018. Carla Baasden and Riaan Taljaard, previously Assistant Managers, have been promoted to be the Management Couple. New Assistant Manager and Head Ranger is Sean Townsend.

Even in the middle of the African bush, access to internet has become a matter of course. This is also the case in Rhulani Safari Lodge. We offer free wifi in all guest rooms and main areas of the lodge. But how good is our internet?

We are looking forward to this moment every year. Even bets are made on the exact date. This time it was on Saturday, October 13th. The first real rainfall ushered in the beginning of the rainy season in Madikwe Game Reserve.