From 2 - 8 June the South African Butler Academy (SABA) visited Rhulani Safari Lodge for the fifth time. Our team completed a new international hospitality training program focused on five-star service standards. Based on this program we have introduced a new range of signature services and set of daily activities which will impress our future guests.

In our “daily rate” we always mention the tariff inclusions and exclusions. However, our guests often ask us for more details in order not to experience bad surprises and to better plan the financial aspects of a visit. Here is a detailed overview

It gets early dark in the winter time in Madikwe, and so we get to see many nocturnal animals on our game drives, after a beautiful sunset. Here is our monthly report from the bush, with statistics for May 2017.

On Friday 26 May 2017, we took part in an important activity to protect the endangered rhinos. Sponsored by Rhulani, the ears of a young, white rhinoceros were notched, and microchips were implanted. All these are measures to ensure the survival of the mammal. An unforgettable experience for our guests.

We would like to inform you that for all guests visiting Madikwe Game Reserve, a new “Conservation Levy” has been introduced. The new levy of ZAR 150 per person per night (50% for children under 12) will apply for reservations made at Rhulani Safari Lodge from 1 June 2017 and with a check-in date from 1 August 2017.

Selected staff members of Rhulani Safari Lodge spent almost a whole week in the classroom and took part in a “First Aid Course”, conducted by Africa SAFE-T. This is part of our safety & security measures and benefits our guests.

One of the ways to travel to Rhulani is by taking the daily, scheduled flight from Federal Airlines (Fedair), departing from Johannesburg International Airport. An experience report from an exciting journey.

Rhulani’s guests were actively involved in an important conservation activity of the Madikwe Game Reserve. A defective collar was successfully removed from a male cheetah.

It was again a clear night and a new edition of the event three months ago. On the 10th of May 2017, interested guests of Madikwe Game Reserve joined the “Full Moon Drumming Circle” to raise awareness about the rhino poaching challenge and raise funds for our counter-poaching unit.

Beautiful days accompanied us and our guests through the month of April, including a pleasant Easter period. For many guests it was holiday season, and thus the opportunity to take a trip to the African bush. The nights are now a little cooler, but no one is disturbed, because dinners at the boma fire under the African starry sky are still possible, and the sleep quality in the cooler room is just perfect. Here is our April update.