Welcome
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.
- Malaria-Free Big Five game reserve
- Four and a half hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria
- Seven luxury chalets, each with a private deck, plunge pool and Morso fireplace
- One luxury two-bedroom suite with its own lounge for families
- Unforgettable game drive experiences
- Boma dinners, indoor dining, romantic dinners for two
- Serviced by an amazing team of dedicated, proud and passionate staff
Blog
Rhulani Minute Safari - Jackal Geophage
As is well known, there are some animal species that can be observed looking for food on the earthy ground and in doing so actually consume the earth or sand, which provides the animals with important minerals. Today we observe a Black-backed Jackal doing this special behavior.
Rhulani Insights 221 – Safari in the rain
Safaris are known to take place outdoors, and as a result we can encounter all sorts of weather conditions. The sun shines most of the time in South Africa and not a drop of rain falls for many months. But it can happen that you get caught in a real storm.
Rhulani Minute Safari - Boomslang eats a Chameleon
Very close to Rhulani, a boomslang has grabbed a chameleon and is now eating it head first, skin and hair.