Right at the entrance gate to Madikwe we meet a kudu mother with a cub, where you can still see the fluffy skin. They are not afraid, but always stay together.

We have recently upgraded one of our Luxury Private Chalets, so we now have an ideal solution to accommodate families with two children or three adults in the same room. In today’s blog we take a look back, as the construction process was in full swing.

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.

All Madikwe visitors must pay a “Conservation Levy” for each day of their stay. Why is this additional fee necessary and what is the money used for?

This is the “classic safari experience” par excellence. A herd of elephants blocking the road, giving us an entertaining spectacle. In the background a beautiful view of Madikwe Game Reserve.

Have you ever watched on a safari the small, nimble Warthogs, that run like lightning, tail up, through the savannah? Rhulani Safari Lodge’s Ranger Martin shows us a recent sighting of a cute warthog family and tells us more about these interesting animals.

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!