Each of our guest chalets has a private deck with a luxurious plunge pool. Since the beginning of this year’s winter season, the pools are heated and can be used all year around.

Did you know that even cheetahs can climb trees? If not, you could have followed this as a Rhulani guest with us last month. Welcome to our July review from the bush.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Time to vote again. The “World Luxury Hotel Awards” announce the start for this year’s voting period to choose the best hotels in the world. Rhulani Safari Lodge is a shortlisted candidate in the category “Luxury Bush Lodge”. Just like in the last years, we try hard to be successful again. We hope for as many votes as possible and thank you for the support.

Last Friday, we received exciting news from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). The 5-star grading of Rhulani Safari Lodge has been confirmed for another year.

Madikwe Game Reserve announces exciting news from the Cheetah Project. The coalition of the two Cheetah brothers has stumbled on one of the straying females. Afterwards we were able to observe the female with one of the males on honeymoon for a short time.