Overview

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.

Succumb to the peace and tranquillity of this spectacular setting.

Enjoy the total privacy of your own private plunge pool while you relax in the spacious luxury of your private chalet.

The seven chalets are air-conditioned for warm summer evenings and have a Morso fireplace for the cool winter nights.

All rooms are fully equipped with coffee and tea stations and a fully stocked bar fridge.

The en-suite bathrooms have an oval bath, twin basins, indoor and outdoor showers.

“In all things of nature there is something of the marvellous”

The two-bedroom luxury family suite has two en-suite bedrooms, with outdoor showers. All the rooms lead onto a private deck with plunge pool.

The bedrooms have air-conditioning and Morso fireplaces. The extra-large bedrooms can accommodate two comfortable stretcher beds for children. The sofas in the lounge can also be converted into two single beds.

You can have massage treatments in the privacy of your room or on your private deck.

There is free wireless internet in all chalets and common areas of the lodge.

Activities included during your stay

Game viewing

Experience the sensational game viewing opportunities that await you at Rhulani, whether it is from an open Land Cruiser, on foot with your experienced game ranger, or from the front of the lodge at the nearby waterhole.

Bird watching

Discover some of the 350 bird species Madikwe boasts.

Dining

Try the exquisite dining experience under the magnificent African night sky, warmed by a roaring fire. In addition, a variety of indoor and outdoor dining locations are also available. For those special occasions, enjoy a romantic dinner on your own private deck.

Our traditional Southern African cuisine is complemented by a selection of world-class South African wines.

Star gazing

Learn why mother Earth sent Scorpion to kill Orion during star gazing session. According to World Travel Market Global Trends report 2010, 50% of the world's population can no longer see the stars so few places remain in the world where people can enjoy the skies pollution-free. So don’t miss this opportunity to experience the grandeur of the heavens under a South African sky, weather permitting.

Swimming pool

Enjoy a cocktail around the swimming pool that overlooks the Madikwe Game Reserve. Lie on loungers on our wooden sun-deck to enjoy the warmth of Africa.

Children's activities

Let your children have fun in the playroom equipped with toys, art supplies and DVDs. We also have babysitters who will keep an eye on them while they are in the playroom, or while they take time off to hunt for bugs together.

Curio shop

Treat yourself to some fine souvenirs from our well-stocked curio shop that offers a wide range of South African artistic creations as well as safari clothes and curios.

Activities you can add when at Rhulani

Massages & Treatments

Indulge in a variety of massages in the privacy of your own room or on your private deck.

Bush walks

Feel the butterflies in your stomach and experience the African bush by going on a guided bush walk with our qualified ranger.

Excursions to Botswana

Visit the city of Gaborone, capital of Botswana, only 40km away from Rhulani. Learn about the rich cultural traditions of the Tswana people, or explore settings for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency – popular mystery novels by Alexander McCall Smith – now televised.

Conferencing

Our beautiful conference centre accommodates up to 30 delegates around our unique leadwood conference table. Conferences can be organised through our Reservations department and will be designed to suit your itinerary.

We have nine rooms available at Rhulani, however, overflow can be arranged at our neighbouring five-star lodge.

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