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Rhulani Safari Lodge, Madikwe
At one with nature
An authentic safari lodge, secluded within a picturesque expanse of the Madikwe Game Reserve
Hidden within the wild landscape of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the Rhulani Safari Lodge is a romantic safari escape, surrounded by incredible views, magnificent wildlife, and a well-frequented watering hole. But it's not just for couples, families are welcome here and little ones will be kept busy with a range of educational activities, identifying bugs and learning about nature on a bumble drive around the lodge. In between game drives, bird watching and guided walks, head to the Tshembo Hide, which gives you an incredible floor-level perspective of the animals visiting the waterhole.
Why we love Rhulani Safari Lodge, Madikwe
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Rhulani has been a regular, and well-deserved, winner of the Best Luxury Bush Lodge at the World Luxury Hotel Awards
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There are incredible photographic opportunities of the active water hole from the floor-level hide
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Each luxurious chalet has a private heated plunge pool and a cosy fireplace for the cooler evenings
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With a community and conservation focus, the lodge has been awarded the prestigious Travelife Gold certification for its sustainability practices
Rooms
To reflect the breathtaking beauty of the lodge's natural safari surroundings, each Luxury Private Chalet has been decorated in rustic savannah and vibrant sunset colours to create a wonderfully wild and indigenous feel in each room. Each are generously furnished with a luxurious en suite, a minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and a stunning private plunge pool and outdoor decking area. For extra space, the Luxury Private Chalet and Luxury Family Suite have the added benefit of a lounge.
Each Luxury Private Chalet is standalone with sweeping views of the surrounding reserve.
- king-size or twin bedroom
- en suite bathroom with shower and bath
- air-conditioning
- Nespresso machine
- mini bar
- fireplace
- Wi-Fi
- terrace
- heated plunge pool
- room 45m² and terrace 60m²
Facilities
To encourage variety in your stay, a traditional South African menu can be enjoyed in different locations in and around the lodge. Your hosts will set up dinner in different places (dependent on weather), so you can spend an evening on the generous outdoor patio, another socialising within the candlelit dining room, or perhaps eating beneath the night sky in the traditional African boma. For a more intimate experience, a romantic dinner in the privacy of your own chalet can also be arranged.
What's Included
Fully Inclusive • Breakfast, high tea, dinner (lunch available on request) • 2 game drives per day • Sundowners • Transfer from airstrip in Madikwe • Complimentary children's kit • Local beverages • Minibar
Using Africology products, massages often take place outdoors. You can also be at one with nature with a private yoga or meditation session.
Guests can head out on twice-daily game drives during their stay, but for keen explorers, there are bird watching opportunities, guided walking game trails and night safaris (at extra cost). Don't miss the opportunity to see animals at close quarters with a visit to the hide. Accessed by a tunnel from the main lodge area, you will be at floor level with the wildlife activity - don't forget your camera! In the evenings, learn about the night sky with a stargazing session.
Rhulani is one of only a handful of Southern Africa lodges to have been awarded Travelife Gold Certification. They are committed to reducing emissions, support the local community and protect the biodiversity of their local environment.
Well-behaved children over the age of 6 are allowed on game drives, although families. for comeplte flexibility, may want to take a private vehicle (extra cost). Younger children can go on bumble drive around the lodge where they will be shown creepy crawlies and how to identify animals by their dung. If that doesn't tire them out, then a mini leg massage with the lodge's spa therapists may be required.
At the discretion of the ranger, children aged 6 and over are welcome on game drives.
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