The setting at Rhulani Safari Lodge in Madikwe guarantees that game is plentiful, even at the special Tshembo Hide where wild animals can be viewed from.
Game Viewing
The Big 5 are local residents, as well as what has now become a successful wild dog breeding programme. If you’re lucky you may see one of the cheetahs that were also introduced as part of the conservation drive of Madikwe.
An outstanding amount of birds makes this a paradise for bird watchers. Many other animals make this their home - lion, leopard, buffalo and elephant herds, black and white rhino, cheetah, brown and spotted hyena, giraffe, zebra, various antelope as well as a multitude of smaller interesting mammals.
Good game viewing is available all year as the park is a single unit conservation area (there is no migration). Exceptional game viewing experiences are part of the magic of Rhulani Safari Lodge, with a knowledgeable game guide to point out the finer details of both big and small animals.
The Tshembo Hide has a comfortably furnished, underground lounge where wild animals can be viewed from.
Bush Dining
Exceptional dining is standard in Rhulani. There is a choice of places to linger over a superb meal - indoor and outdoor dining are both available. A romantic dinner for 2 on your own deck would be totally private, or alternatively, you could swop fireside tales with other guests in the boma overlooking the waterhole. Either way personal attention and fine dining are assured.
Children Activities
Children of all ages are welcome at Rhulani, so the emphasis is clearly on warm, friendly family activities. For times when parents can’t be with their children (take note that children under 6 are not allowed on game drives) there is a playroom available where children are entertained by competent staff. There are toys, art supplies, DVD’s and bug hunting expeditions. An in-room babysitting option is also offered.
Specialised Activities
Adults are also offered extra activities such as star gazing, massages in your private suite, food and wine pairing. This all makes for a fully occupied day. The alternative is to sit on the deck and lazily watch the world drift by! If you have time, you can hop over the border and visit Gaborone in Botswana for the day, it’s only 40 Km away. Learn about the Tswana culture and traditions, as you explore this modern African city.
From time to time special events occur – summer could see a yoga and meditation gathering. If conservation practices such as rhino notching (for identification the ear is notched after darting) are necessary, guests may be lucky to participate. Lion contraception and buffalo collaring are also activities that occasionally take place here. Or, you can become more involved and share your passion for conservation by arranging an exclusive conservation sponsored activity with Rhulani Safari Lodge.
Not only does Madikwe Game Reserve in North West Province boast the favoured Big Five, but visitors may also be lucky enough to see hippo, g...