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Rhulani offers selected drinks for Sundowners at no extra charge

  • January 01, 2015 | Rhulani Safari Lodge

Rhulani expands its inclusive services further. From 1 January 2015, our guests will enjoy an aperitif, during the Sundowner in the middle of the Bush, for free.

“Sundowners create a unique atmosphere. We decided to contribute to this special moment with a refreshing aperitif” – Chris Altenkirk, General Manager

Sundowners create a unique atmosphere between friends and family who experience the bush together with their ranger

Rhulani's guests are welcome to continue ordering any beverages of their choice for sundowners

"In general, the consumption of drinks will continue to be charged separately and paid at check-out," says Elrie, Rhulani’ s Front of House lady. While the automatic inclusion of three exquisite meals in the daily rate is a common gesture in the industry, for a high level lodge like Rhulani, the inclusion of beverages is a known challenge. "We don’t want to lower the quality of our drink list just so it would be possible for us to include drinks in the package" says general manager, Chris. “Our guests looks for quality and not just for simplicity.”

The exception now refers to the traditional stop in the midst of the bush during the afternoon Game Drive, where the guests climb down from the vehicle, stretch their legs and enjoy the African sunset with a refreshing aperitif. "This moment creates a unique atmosphere between friends and family who experience the bush together with their ranger. So, we’ve decided that we would like to contribute to this unique moment by offering a complementary drink for everybody." says Chris. From 1 January, Rhulani will present a list of “Complementary Sundowners” which will not appear on the final bill. “Besides the usual refreshments like water, soft drinks or beer, we also have a choice of red wine or white wine and several other Liquor options”, says Elrie.

With this innovation, Rhulani also attends to suggestions from some of its guests. "Although it was always clearly notified that all beverages are charged separately, occasionally there were still confusions regarding the Game Drive drinks. This is now resolved," says Chris.

Rhulani's guests are welcome to continue ordering any beverages of their choice for sundowners even if it doesn’t appear on the list, however those will be at additional cost.

At sundowners, guests climb down from the vehicle, stretch their legs and enjoy the African sunset with a refreshing aperitif