Rhulani Safari Lodge

Balcony/Terrace, Swimming pool, children

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(94 Ratings)

Nature lodge in North West, South Africa

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this nature lodge rental

Featuring a restaurant that includes outdoor dining by a Boma bonfire, Rhulani Safari Lodge in the Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve also offers wildlife viewing opportunities.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of North West, South Africa

Available Rooms

1 King • 1 King • 1506 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Sofa • 1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Rhulani Safari Lodge

$$$$

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(94 Ratings)

Nature lodge in North West, South Africa

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this nature lodge rental

Featuring a restaurant that includes outdoor dining by a Boma bonfire, Rhulani Safari Lodge in the Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve also offers wildlife viewing opportunities.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of North West, South Africa

Available Rooms

1 King • 1 King • 1506 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(94 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Perfekte Safari Lodge mit super Preis Leistung Verhältnisse

Frühstück ganz gut . Lage im Bush perfekt

Nichts

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Good

Staff are very friendly Hotel is ok Not the best food in the world, had one or two good meals. The rest were below average

The reserve has very few animals, the game viewing experience is nothing to write home about

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

The ultimate safari experience

Everything was perfect. I would recommend Rhulani to everyone and would go back for our next stay in Madikwe without hesitation. The double family bungalows are huge with very comfortable beds. The staff are so helpful and welcoming and informative. Our guide-ranger Willem was the best ! We saw more in one morning than we could ever have expected to see and learned so much. An unforgettable experience for the whole family.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Superb.

The staff were so friendly and bent over backwards to accommodate requests.

Everything was excellent.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Magical place; it was far beyond our expectations. Best staff in the world. Wonderful food. Alistair is an incredible ra

Beautiful lodge; spacious, modern, luxurious bungalows. Nothing was missing, super clean. Delicious food; service is beyond, everybody is friendly and makes you feel like royalty. You can watch the water hole from the lobby; there are always animals visiting. We saw baboons, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, impalas, zebras while having a drink. It’s a magical place. Our ranger was unbelievable, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. We saw so many animals, learned so much.

Nothing. It was perfect.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

lifelong memories

Beautiful setting, our room was very private, quiet and really felt like home by the end of our stay. Great guides for the Safari and fantastic food.

there was nothing I didn’t like

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Fabulous lodge in the best game reserve in South Africa

Rhulani is an amazing lodge in an amazing game reserve. We were taken on twice daily game drives with a very kind interesting and knowledgeable ranger named Willem. We saw all the animals we dreamed of seeing and more, but also learned about plants and insects. The lodge is very beautifully designed, and the private cabins are nice and very comfortable, with a private pool. The beds are super comfortable and have a nice big mosquito net around them (which doesn't touch the bed so doesn't make you feel claustrophobic the way they sometimes do. The food is excellent and the staff is wonderful. Good spaces for hanging out during the day. The lodge has a watering hole where you can see animals throughout the day, which is a wonderful experience.

As a recommendation to the lodge I would say that we were getting slightly overfed. There were snacks when you got up at 5 for your drive, snacks on the way, then a big breakfast, massive lunch at 1, then a high tea before the second game drive, then snacks on the road and then dinner. Great food but perhaps a bit much.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

WOW

It was amazing!! We had such a great and wonderful time in here!! The room was perfect, well organized and stylish! The plunge pool was something else!! THe facilities are really good too! Worth an especial comment for all the staffs, guides, chef... everyone! They were great, which made the whole experience better! If you looking to a place to relax, drink and eat well - this is the one! The game - the reserve is well sized with plenty of animals!! We saw the big fives in one morning (not so common but it happened). Lots of entertainment and the guides had a huge knowledge of the area, which made or game drive way more entertaining!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Everything was superb

None.....however advisable to prompt visitors to use a 4x4 type vehicle....just an advise

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Spectacular trip

Our stay completely exceeded our expectations. The whole trip was spectacular. The room and the lodge were tastefully decorated. The bed was super comfortable. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Everyone felt like looking after you like a family member, unlike some commercialised option, friendly but cold. The attention to details are exceptional, when we left, they even filled our water bottles with fresh water for our journey without telling us. AND the game drives!!! We saw 4 out of the big fives on the first drive! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about all kind of wildlife, patiently answering all our questions. And always goes to extra mile to find the most extraordinary view for us. Thanks so much to Dean, our guide, leaving us a everlasting memory. Also the hide, where you can rest in comfort and watch animals having very natural and intimate behaviours within arm reach. Highly recommend Rhulani, we’d love to come back one day!

Lions and leopards roaring at night? lol Just kidding, it was such a luxury to be completely emerged in nature and there is nothing we didn’t like about the place.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

it was good value for a very short stay.

it was pretty and interesting. water hole/hide was very special.

I was a solo traveler. For some reason they seated me alone in a separate room for dinner. I would have enjoyed meeting other people. The lodge was full and this may have been they only seat they had.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Unforgettable!!

The chalets are amazing with so much privacy, the hide was spectacular (at one moment there were 15 elephants drinking there). Also the game drives with our hilarious ranger Alasdair were so much fun!! The staff is amazing and makes you feel so at home. You can tell they love their job and we will we definitely come back again especially because of these lovely people.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

The rooms are spacious, has a heated pool and a fire place for those chilly winter evenings. Our room (#5) had a view of the water hole, so we could lounge on the deck (or in the pool) and watch the animals come drink. The hide is amazing and offers the opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals, you can hear sounds you would never do otherwise. The food was good and we had dinner in a different venue each of our three evenings. The bush breakfast on the last day was very special too. The staff are all very friendly, and our guide (Alasdair) was the cherry on top – authentic and eccentric. Thank you for a special and memorable experience Rhulani.

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Superb

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!

note this is personal preference: Food quality was below expectations for this price point, especially for non meat eaters. We would have preferred some more bean stews or similar to the served side dishes only or subpar pastas. If you like steak and bbq you’ll be fine though!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

A beautiful place, an incredible team and the trip of a lifetime

Our holiday with Rhulani was the trip of a lifetime and I cannot recommend it highly enough. We spent a long time researching the different regions and camps and were so pleased with our choice, Rhulani far surpassed our expectations! The lodges and camp were beautiful, particular draws for us were Rhulani's views over a water hole and the hide that enables you to observe the passing animals up close, and they didn't disappoint, we had some amazing sightings. We spent many an hour by the pool, sipping drinks whilst watching the wildlife, a real dream. The staff were brilliant, the best team I have come across on my travels; friendly, welcoming and attentive. Everywhere was kept immaculate and the food was always plentiful and delicious, with several options available. We really enjoyed that each of our dinners were served in different areas of the camp, including by the fire in a boma under the stars one night. Our guide Daniel was amazing, we saw and learned so much with him, having a laugh along the way, and his enthusiasm and passion made the trip what it was. Thank you so much to all the Rhulani team, we really hope to be able to come back some day! A quick note on Madikwe, in case it is helpful for anyone deciding between reserves: The scenery is lovely and varied, the drives were never busy, sites are controlled so only a limited respectful number of vehicles can approach an animal at once (they take it in turns if something interesting is called in over the radio), and drivers can go off road to see things better - something they can't in all reserves.

There honestly wasn't anything we didn't like.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Baie Lekker!!!!

We loved the hide, was very lucky and saw elephants, buffalo, hyena, wild dogs and plenty of antelope.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

It was an awesome stay, with small room for improvements.

We most definitely liked the hide, the King size bed, the wood stove, and the big bathtub.

Would recommend to add an activity room. For example a Gym room, or maybe a game room with games.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

excellent friendly staff

the staff is always the best. it’s very fancy and good enough for a getaway long weekend.

n/a

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Fantastic. Would gladly return

Wonderful lodge staffed by attentive and helpful people whose mission is to try and ensure that all reasonable guest needs are met and that your stay is exceptional Lodge is also beatiful, well equipped and really well kept. Great place to stay and the safari team are really good too. They know where to go and try really hard to provide the best safari experience and will tailor outings to individual needs The on premise watering hole feature with hide is a real bonus.. amazing place to stay

Not much. If i had to say anything its probably lack of TV in room. Not really essential and would hardly have used it but sometimes nice to have even if only occasionaly whilst chilling. If weather had been better we would hardly have noticed though

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Incredible

Everything

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Best experience in life

Best experience in life.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Just an unbelievable experience.

Great place with super friendly staff. In our four game drives our guide Ralph was able to not only show us elephants, rhinos and lions but we also got to see one of the cheathas and one of the leopards. The lodge is really luxurious and the food was delicious. We also highly appreciated the organisation of our transfer to and from the lodge. Would come here again without hesitation. It is worth the price.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

was great, very friendly staff

spacious dinner in different places everyday

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Exceeded expectations in every way!

outstanding service, stunning rooms, fun and committed staff. This lodge has the best underground hide I’ve ever experienced - allows viewing of all game without them feeling watched.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Home away from home, but better!

Nice and small not over crowded. Game drive also fun, they don’t over crowd the vehicle. Every member of the staff is so friendly and ready to help. Our Ranger Willem was the best, very informative and ready to give us the best adventure possible.

nothing, all was great.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Superb

Our ranger Ralph always went the extra mile to ensure our game drive experience was exceptional.He is a larger than life character with a larger than life heart to match . He made the overall trip a truly memorable experience . All the staff were really helpful and friendly and the setting was fabulous

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Rhulani is a beautiful lodge, and gives you the full 5 star safari experience!

For us Rhulani ticked all the boxes, and far above our expectations! What a wonderful lodge, with a real 5 star experience, with a homey feeling. Amazing staff, good food and great hospitality. We stayed for 3 nights and didn’t want to leave. And many thanks to Ralph, who gave us such epic sightings, especially the first game drive; a Leopard!! we couldn’t believe it! thanks again staff of Rhulani. Keep up the good work.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

An unforgettable stay and experience in a fantastic resort

Lots of room and very luxurious; the staff was very friendly and experienced. The food was really fantastic and fresh. Our safari guide was really great. He knew and explained a lot about nature and animals and did the utmost to make our safari experience unforgettable and he succeeded! A great and positive person that makes this place special

nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Exceptional

I have been to MANY safari lodges and this one is the best. The lodge is truly spectacular in every way and even has a new hide that allows you closely watch animals at the water hole; thrilling! The field guides are absolutely outstanding (these guys really make the difference between a good safari and a fabulous safari). Sean was the very best!! The website photos don't do it justice. GO TO RHULANI

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in North West, South Africa?

The average price for a rental in North West, South Africa is $64 per night. This rental is $45 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rhulani Safari Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Rhulani Safari Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Rhulani Safari Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rhulani Safari Lodge?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Rhulani Safari Lodge

Nature lodge in North West, South Africa

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of North West, South Africa

Available Rooms

Rhulani Safari Lodge

Nature lodge in North West, South Africa

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of North West, South Africa

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in North West, South Africa?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Rhulani Safari Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rhulani Safari Lodge?

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