Rhulani Safari Lodge
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Member since: 26 Nov. 2013
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The adventure begins the moment you arrive at Madikwe Game Reserve. An African welcome awaits you at the lodge. Rhulani means "relax" so we invite you to sit back and enjoy the African bush with us!
Creating Rhulani has been both stimulating and inspirational. We set out to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, to build a modern-day refuge, an oasis of calm, a place to nourish the soul and lift the spirit. We invite you to experience the serenity and harmony of this special place with us – come celebrate nature, celebrate life.
Please note; «Conservation Levy» to be paid on arrival
Currently:
Adults: ZAR 165 per person per night
Children <12 years: ZAR 82.50 per person per night
New – from 1 March 2023:
Adults: ZAR 190 per person per night
Children <12 years: ZAR 95 per person per night
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation up to 30 days prior to arrival: 20% of the total amount will be due
- Cancellation between 29 and 15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total amount will be due
- Cancellation between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival: 100% of the total amount will be due
NO SHOWS Guaranteed reservations that fail to arrive are subject to a 100% ‘no-show’ fee on the booked value.
Special conditions apply for travel cancellations or postponements caused by coronavirus COVID-19:
1. Rhulani Safari Lodge is closed due to a COVID-19 incident
- Cancellation Penalty: waived
- Postponement Penalty: waived
2. Rhulani Safari Lodge is inaccessible for you due to a travel ban or lockdown
- Cancellation Penalty: 10% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
3. Your trip has been declined by the South African authorities because you did not meet the COVID-19 entry requirements
- Cancellation Penalty: 10% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
4. Your transport was canceled and no reasonable alternative is available
- Cancellation Penalty: 20% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
5. Your trip was made impossible by the requirement of self-isolation or quarantine before departure
- Cancellation Penalty: 20% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: waived
6. You no longer want to travel because of a self-quarantine requirement upon returning to your home
- Cancellation Penalty: 20% of the booking amount
- Postponement Penalty: 10% of the booking amount
7. It is difficult to assess the COVID-19 situation for the day of your travel, you don't want to take any risks
- Cancellation Penalty: as per original policy
- Postponement Penalty: 14 days or less before arrival: 50%; 15 - 30 days before arrival: 20%, 31 - 90
days before arrival: 10%, 91 days or more before arrival: waived
GENERAL INFORMATION
• No pets allowed
• All firearms need to be declared at the Main Gate
• Gates open at 6.00am and close at 6.00pm
• It is important to drive carefully and be aware of village pedestrians, domestic animals and
children.
• Speed limit in the park is 40km per hour
Map
Extra Info
| Property Type | Chalet, Game Lodge |
| Check-in | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
| Check-out before | 11:00 AM |
| Cancellation Policy | No Refund |
| Can Be Used For | Film Location, Wedding |
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Reviews
If you’re looking for a place where the staff is going the extra mile then head to Rhulani! The friendly, professional staff, makes you feel at home from the first minute on you set foot there. Always great food, even freshly baked muffins at 6am before the safari starts! The lodges with heated privat pools are warmly decorated with lots of great taste!
3 days with Alistair on safari were packed with professional insight about African animal life… we learned so much and we were blown away of what we saw EVERY day!!!
He‘s fun approach to animals and humans alike are gonna be memories we‘ll never forget. We laught so much, thanks Alistair…
We‘ll def. be back soon…
Many great details made this stay special, including the heated plunge pool, fireplace, and hide (we saw wild dogs there after looking for them the whole day). Not to forget the game drives with lots of lions!
We most definitely liked the hide, the King size bed, the wood stove, and the big bathtub.
Recently we stayed at Rhulani Safari Lodge for 4 nights. We arrived by private charter plane to a small airstrip close by, and our game ranger, Ralf picked us up .Upon arrival to the lodge, We were greeted by Tom with a warm wet towel and a welcome drink. The staff was there to say hi. Our room was a chalet with walls (not a tent) which we preferred. Since the hot tub was cool for our liking, the staff raised the temperature for us. The room were elegantly decorated and had a very full complimentary minibar. The plan was to eat all meals in a different location, but it was too cold a few nights. Michael was excellent at waking us up every morning at 6am for game drive and walked us to and from the lodge for safety. He also started a fire in our room for cold nights. As it was a lot colder than we had packed for, Michael filled hot water bottles for us for game drive and blankets and ponchos. Our driver Ralf was excellent. He did his best to not only show us all the animals, he was fun and excited. Our bar tenders and the rest of staff were also very friendly. Finally, the lodge has a "hide" or underground bunker that allowed us to see the animals VERY CLOSE. I would highly recommend Rhulani and would return without hesitation.
Rhulani is simply the best place to stay if you want to do a safari in South Africa.
The Hide is unique and you see all sorts of animals (we saw elephants, rhino, Gnu, buffalo) right there without even having to go to a game drive! You take photos just 3 metres away from the animals, right at Rhulani. Simply unique.
The staff is outstanding: they make you feel welcome and special. Jacky, the manager is very capable and engaged. Daniel is always friendly and ready to help; we watched a Champions League match around a glass of whiskey. Kyla is competent and on the ball.
The food is delicious and the several different dinner settings (Boma, old Boma, indoor, Marula Tree) make each meal special. Congratulations to Moses, who was the chef when we were there.
All rooms (they are actually small houses) are free-standing and independent from each other. No room has visual access to any other room. THis ensures total privacy for the guests.
Alasdair , the ranger we had, is excellent: professional, never tired, always energetic, well connected with the other rangers, he knows where to find the animals and he will take you wherever they are, no matter how far. He knows Madikwe inside out.
Madikwe is renowned for offering the possibility to see the animals from very close up. We saw lions, 1 lioness, cheetahs and hienas walk past our car just 1 metre away. We saw 60 elephants with heards of Zebras, Gnus, Buffalos, Giraffes, all drinking from a large pond, just like the scene in the Lion King film. We then drove amongst them all.
Unforgettable.
Incredible staff. Everyone was so warm and helpful and just happy to have you there. This place exceeds expectations and is a MUST stay.
Everything and the owner Rolf is amazing, taking us for a personalized tour.
All the bungalows have wonderful views of passing game and are completely private.
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About the Host
Member since: 26 Nov. 2013
About the Host
Member since: 26 Nov. 2013
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