Rhulani Safari Lodge

Wow, what a place. We booked Rhulani for our honeymoon and first ever safari, it’s safe to say we will return again! The experience was incredible, the lodge is beautiful, the food and service - wow! The whole team, especially our ranger Alasdair are fabulous, our ranger gave us the best safari experience we could have wished for. Thank you to all of the Rhulani team x

From the most friendly and helpful staff to the location of the lodge we could not fault Rhulani .They have their own waterhole and a fantastic hide where you can get up close and very personal with the elephants ! The perfect room for us was Room number 1 , right by the fence where you could sit on your verandah watching the animals passing by . During our 4 night stay dinner delicious food was served in a different location which was another lovely touch . Thank you Tom and team for a great lodge experience and Alasdair for providing the most exciting and knowledgeable game drives .

It's difficult to put into words the overall experience we had on our safari vacation. Apart from the amazing drives we went on with our guide Alister, everything was taken care of before we ever had to ask. The luxury lodges were fantastic! The plunge pools were perfect mid day and after the afternoon drive. The massages were extremely relaxing. Everyone on staff was delightful and treated us like family. Looking forward to our next trip there.

Once again we were for 6 nights in Rhulani safari lodge. It was one of our best holidays ever. As the the other stays we felt unwind from the moment we arrived until we had to leave. The lodge is truly wonderful, you have all the privacy you need plus a super super Hospitality. The staff is fabulous, warm - hearted, always helpful and super friendly. We felt very comfortable. The Game Drives with our Guide Alasdair were absolutely phantastic. We have not enough word to describe our Feelings. Every drive was sensational, the brain was overloaded with breathtaking impressions. We saw 3 different leopards, many lions with cubs, elephants,black and white rhinos, hyenas (brown and spotted), flying Kori Bustards and much more. One highlight was the special Dinner to my birthday. The employees and Manager Tom Hendrik organized a very special event. Thanks for this. I was emotionally deeply touched. THANKS!!! Also thanks to Mr. Steiner, owner of Rhulani for all his help and understanding for all our questions and wishes. We will definitly come back. And we can highly recommend these Lodge deep in the wonderful Bush of Madikwe. Thanks !

We had the most unforgettable stay at Rhulani safari lodge! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty of the surroundings and the incredible care of the staff. The rooms were simply stunning, with a direct view of the watering hole where we had the magical experience of watching elephants and their babies, zebras, impalas, and more right from our window! The proximity to nature was unlike anything we've experienced before, and the view from the lodge offered us a front-row seat to these magnificent animals. We were also extremely lucky to have Dylan as our guide. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable about everything in the Madikwe reserve, but his passion for conservation was truly inspiring. We learned so much from him, and his enthusiasm made every game drive an interesting and exciting experience. We especially loved setting up for morning coffee and sundowners with Dylan, hearing his stories and insights about the wildlife and his own experiences. If you have the chance, definitely request him – he’s amazing! The service at the lodge was impeccable, with every staff member ensuring we were comfortable and well looked after. The food was another highlight— the 4 course dinners were truly something special and the perfect way to end each adventure-filled day. Overall, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we couldn’t recommend Rhulani safari lodge more highly! Thank you for making our stay so extraordinary!

Rhulani is located in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve, in North West province of South Africa, and close to the Botswana border. Madikwe is non-malarial, and has the full spectrum of the animals, including the Big 5, countless species of birds and eclectic range of trees, bushes and grasses. The Rhulani team led by Tom-Hendrik are extremely personable, engaging and accommodating of any dietary needs (chef made an unbelievable gluten free, dairy free chocolate cake that was moist and delicious). The watering hole, frequented by numerous elephants throughout the day, can be viewed from a unique hide that allows you to be just a few metres from the elephants. We were so very fortunate to have Dylan Mitchell as our guide. His knowledge of the reserve, experience with the mammals, along with his encyclopaedic avian wisdom, meant that we all learned and appreciated so much more. His tracking skills led us to many special sightings, including a cheetah on the Northern boundary, and a crash of white rhinos (with tusks in Madikwe) on the Southern boundary. Dylan is the GOAT of Reserve Guiding. Words cannot cover the enormous joy we have experienced on this family adventure, to celebrate a milestone birthday. But a picture tells a thousands words…..